The Dog Sign
The Dog is known as loyal and devoted to fairness. Your friends know you will still be there when needed.
- Earthly branch
- 戌
- Branch element
- Earth
- Polarity
- Yang
- Six Harmony
- Rabbit
Years of the Dog
| Year | Pillar | Element | Lunar New Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 庚戌 | Metal | 10 February 1910 |
| 1922 | 壬戌 | Water | 28 January 1922 |
| 1934 | 甲戌 | Wood | 14 February 1934 |
| 1946 | 丙戌 | Fire | 2 February 1946 |
| 1958 | 戊戌 | Earth | 18 February 1958 |
| 1970 | 庚戌 | Metal | 6 February 1970 |
| 1982 | 壬戌 | Water | 25 January 1982 |
| 1994 | 甲戌 | Wood | 10 February 1994 |
| 2006 | 丙戌 | Fire | 29 January 2006 |
| 2018 | 戊戌 | Earth | 16 February 2018 |
| 2030 | 庚戌 | Metal | 3 February 2030 |
Six Harmony: Rabbit
The two of you form a Six Harmony pair, traditionally one of the most complementary relationships between signs.
Three Harmony: Tiger and Horse
The two of you belong to a Three Harmony group, traditionally read as being in step and working together easily.
Opposite: Dragon
Your signs sit opposite each other on the circle. Traditionally this is read as two strong styles; with mutual listening, the difference can become a complement.
Prone to misunderstanding: Rooster
Tradition reads this pair of signs as more prone to misunderstanding. A habit of speaking openly can help a great deal.
No special bond: Rat, Ox, Snake, Goat, Monkey and Pig
Your signs have no special bond in tradition. Your harmony is decided by what the two of you build together.
Lunar New Year or Li Chun?
The zodiac year by the Lunar New Year and the BaZi year do not always change on the same day. The Lunar New Year follows the moon, while BaZi changes at Li Chun, a solar point that falls around 4 February.
Frequently asked questions
Which years are the Dog?
Among them 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018 and 2030.
When is the next year of the Dog?
2030, with the Lunar New Year on 3 February 2030.
Which sign is opposite the Dog?
The Dragon. Traditionally these are two strong styles, and they can complement each other when both listen.