Year of the Dog: Chinese zodiac personality and compatibility
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- year of the dog
- chinese zodiac
- dog
- compatibility
- 2027
The Dog is the most loyal and honest sign of the Chinese zodiac. People born in its years are trustworthy friends, defenders of fairness and very caring.
What is a person born in the Year of the Dog like?
The Dog's fixed element is Earth and its energy is yang. Dogs are sincere, responsible and will do anything for the people close to them. They can't stand injustice. At times they worry too much and expect the worst.
- Strength: loyalty and honesty
- Weakness: anxiety and pessimism
Which years are Dog years?
The Chinese year does not begin on 1 January but at Chinese New Year, which falls in late January or February. If you were born in January or early February, check the exact date of your year.
- 1946, Fire Dog
- 1958, Earth Dog
- 1970, Metal Dog
- 1982, Water Dog
- 1994, Wood Dog
- 2006, Fire Dog
- 2018, Earth Dog
- 2030, Metal Dog
Who is the Dog compatible with?
By Chinese tradition, the Dog gets on best with the signs that share its triangle on the zodiac wheel, and with one secret friend. The hardest match is its opposite sign, though that is a tendency, not a verdict.
- Best matches: Tiger, Horse
- Secret friend: Rabbit
- Difficult match: Dragon
The Dog in 2027: what will the Year of the Fire Goat bring?
In 2027 the Dog and the Goat traditionally don't quite agree, so small tensions are possible at work or at home. Diplomacy and calm talk will sort them out. Loyal friends are your biggest support this year.
Lucky numbers, colours and directions for the Dog
Chinese tradition links every sign with its own lucky numbers, colours and directions. Sources differ a little, so treat these as symbolic and fun.
- Numbers: 3, 4, 9
- Colours: red, green, purple
- Directions: east, south, northeast