The 16th February hails the start of the Chinese New Year. Many Javea Connect members will be happy that 2018 is a Year of the Dog.
In Chinese astrology, each year is related to a Chinese zodiac animal according to the 12-year cycle. 2018 is an Earth Dog Year.
Years of the Dog include 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, and 2030…
If you’re born in a Dog year, you’re a Dog, and the following are deemed lucky for you:
- Lucky numbers: 3, 4, 9
- Lucky colors: red, green, and purple
- Lucky flowers: rose, cymbidium orchids
Dog Years, Are You a “Dog”?
People born in the following date ranges are believed to be born in a Year of the Dog. Their Chinese zodiac signs are dog.
You can check below to discover whether you are a Dog.
| Dog Year | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | February 16, 2018 | February 4, 2019 |
| 2006 | January 29, 2006 | February 17, 2007 |
| 1994 | February 10, 1994 | January 30, 1995 |
| 1982 | January 25, 1982 | February 12, 1983 |
| 1970 | February 6, 1970 | January 26, 1971 |
| 1958 | February 18, 1958 | February 7, 1959 |
| 1946 | February 2, 1946 | January 21, 1947 |
| 1934 | February 14, 1934 | February 3, 1935 |
Five Types of Dog; Which One Are You?
In Chinese element theory, each zodiac sign is associated with one of the five elements: Gold (Metal), Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. For example, a Wood Dog comes once in a 60-year cycle.
It is theorized that a person’s characteristics are decided by their birth year’s zodiac animal sign and element. So there are five types of Dogs, each with different characteristics:
| Type of Dog | Year of Birth | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Dog | 1934, 1994 | Sincere, reliable, considerate, understanding, and patient |
| Fire Dog | 1946, 2006 | Intelligent, hardworking, and sincere |
| Earth Dog | 1958, 2018 | Communicative, serious, and responsible in work |
| Gold Dog | 1910, 1970 | Conservative, desirable, cautious, and always ready to help others |
| Water Dog | 1922, 1982 | Brave and self-centered, even seemingly selfish; well-versed in dealing with financial issues |
