Today welcomes Chinese New Year 2018, the year of the Dog! In the Chinese zodiac, the Dog is a true companion, associated with “loyalty, honesty, intelligence”, and a strong sense of right and wrong. This year of the Dog may see people fighting for the causes they believe in.
People born in the year of the Dog have a birthday as below:
| 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 |
And depending on which year, you may be a Wood, Fire, Earth, Gold or Water Dog:
| 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 |
*Source: https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/chinese-zodiac/dog.htm
Famous people who have birthdays in the year of the dog include Michael Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, Prince William, Mariah Carey, Madonna, and Winston Churchill, amongst many more. Those born in the year of the dog are said to have the following luckiest things:
- Lucky numbers: 3, 4, 9, and numbers containing them (like 34 and 49)
- Lucky days: the 7th and 28th of every Chinese lunar month
- Lucky colors: red, green, and purple
- Lucky flowers: rose, cymbidium orchids
- Lucky directions: east, south, and northeast
- Lucky months: the 6th, 10th, and 12th Chinese lunar months
Other Zodiac animals include:
- Rat: 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960
- Ox: 2009, 1997, 1985, 1973, 1961
- Tiger: 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974, 1962
- Rabbit: 2011, 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963
- Dragon: 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964
- Snake: 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965
- Horse: 2014, 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966
- Goat: 2015, 2003, 1991, 1979, 1967
- Monkey: 2016, 2004, 1992, 1980, 1968
- Rooster: 2017, 2005, 1993, 1981, 1969
- Dog: 2018, 2006, 1994, 1982, 1970
- Pig: 2019, 2007, 1995, 1983, 1971
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Happy New Year!
Team GlobeUs
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