YEAR OF THE DOG

Year of the Dog

2018 is the Year of the Dog according to Chinese zodiac. This is a Year of Earth Dog, starting from the 2018 Chinese New Year on Feb. 16 and lasting to 2019 Lunar New Year’s Eve on Feb. 4.

Dog is the eleventh in the 12-year cycle of Chinese zodiac sign. The Years of the Dog include 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030, 2042...

Dog is man's good friend who can understand the human's spirit and obey its master, whether he is wealthy or not. The Chinese regard it as an auspicious animal. If a dog happens to come to a house, it symbolizes the coming of fortune. The invincible God Erlang in Chinese legend used a loyal wolfhound to help him capture monsters.

Earthly Branch of Birth Year: Xu
Wu Xing (The Five Elements): Tu (Earth)
Yin Yang: Yang

Years of the Dog

• Jan.28,1922-Feb.15,1923
• Feb.14,1934-Feb.3,1935
• Feb.2,1946-Jan.21,1947
• Feb.18,1958-Feb.7,1959
• Feb.6,1970-Jan.26,1971
• Jan.25,1982-Feb.12,1983
• Feb.10,1994-Jan.30,1995
• Jan.29,2006-Feb.17,2007
• Feb.16,2018-Feb.4,2019
• Feb.3,2030-Jan.22,2031
• Jan.22,2042-Feb.9,2043
• Feb.8,2054-Jan.27,2055

Lucky Signs for People Born in Dog Year:

Lucky Numbers: 3, 4, 9
Lucky Colors: green, red, purple
Lucky Flowers: rose, oncidium, cymbidium orchids
Lucky Directions: east, southeast, south

Things Should be Avoided:

• Unlucky Numbers: 1, 6, 7
• Unlucky Colors: blue, white, golden
• Unlucky Direction: north, west

Personality of the Dog

People born in the Year of the Dog are usually independent, sincere, loyal and decisive according to Chinese zodiac analysis. They are not afraid of difficulties in daily life. These shining characteristics make them have harmonious relationship with people around.
 

• Strengths
  Valiant, loyal, responsible, clever, courageous, lively
• Weaknesses
  Sensitive, conservative, stubborn, emotional
• See more about Destiny by Birth Month

Love Compatibility of the Dog

• Best Matches: Rabbit
  They are born to be a perfect match. Similar personality traits and common hobbies add much fun to their love relationship. They can understand each other and face difficulties with enough patience.
• Bad Matches: Dragon, Sheep, Rooster
  Different sense of worth cause many conflicts in their daily life. Both of them are not willing to share inner true feelings. The lack of effective communication and trust won't bring a happy and relaxing marriage life.
• See more about Chinese Zodiac Sign Compatibility

Fortune in 2018

The year of 2018 is the Zodiac Year of Birth (Ben Ming Nian) for Dog people. In general, people with Chinese zodiac Dog sign will have a year full of challenges. Their career may face changes. The financial condition will be not as good as last year. Failed investments may lead to the unbalance of income and expenses. Most of them need to make great efforts and adapt for a long time. During the Year of Dog, they may suffer from sub-healthy body condition. Even though they feel exhausted because of the high pressure from work, they should balance well their health condition and career.

See more about Lucky Prediction by Month 2018

Dog's Personality by Western Astrology Signs

People with Chinese zodiac sign "Dog" have various personality traits based on the twelve western astrological signs, like genuine Aries, assiduous Taurus, attentive Gemini, romantic Cancer, loyal Leo, decisive Virgo, creative Libra, kind Scorpio, honest Sagittarius, prudent Capricorn, energetic Aquarius and wise Pisces.

Dog's Personality by Blood Types

• Blood Type O: They are brave, clever, honest and optimistic. Outstanding work abilities and good tempers make them achieve a lot in early and middle lives.
• Blood Type A: Helping others with all efforts is their biggest virtue. Extensive and stable interpersonal relationship can provide much necessary help to their career.
• Blood Type B: They always try to achieve success by their own efforts. Honesty and optimism are their shining points.
• Blood Type AB: With high self-control and prudence in their nature, they always obtain bosses’ recognition in early and middle ages.

Which Type of 'Dog' Are You?

Combining the 12-zodiac cycle and the 5-element cycle, people show diverse traits and horoscope. See what kind of Dogs you are.

Types	Years of Birth	Personality Traits
Wood Dog	1934, 1994	Honest, reliable, considerate, having a strong feeling for justice.
Fire Dog	1946, 2006	Kind-hearted, cautious, working in a down-to-earth way.
Earth Dog	1958, 2018	Persistent, meticulously attentive, with good fortune in wealth.
Metal Dog	1910, 1970	Conservative, accommodating, strong sense of self-respect.
Water Dog	1922, 1982	Foresighted, responsible, but some self-centered.

Celebrities with Chinese Zodiac Dog

Winston Churchill, Benjamin Franklin, Bill Clinton, Herbert Hoover, Golda Meir, Voltaire, Marcel Proust, George Gershwin, Jane Goodall, Socrates, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Prince William, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, Anna Paquin, Brad Renfro, Ellen DeGeneres, Heather Graham, Jessica Biel, Kelly Clarkson, Kirsten Dunst, LeAnn Rimes, Leelee Sobieski, Queen Latifah, Ryan Cabrera, Shirley McLaine, Susan Sarandon, Thora Birch, Uma Thurman, Dakota Fanning, Moises Arias, Andre Agassi, Confucius, Sun Quan (King of Wu in China’s Three Kingdoms Period 220 - 280), Li Yuan (the first emperor of the Tang Dynasty 618 - 907), Zhou Enlai (the first Premier of PRC)