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1982 Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Water Dog
1982 is the year of the Water Dog (壬戌, Ren Xu). The Chinese year began on Monday, January 25, 1982 and ran until February 12, 1983. If you were born in that window, your animal sign is the Dog and your element is Water.
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| Animal sign | Dog (狗) |
|---|---|
| Element | Yang Water |
| Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch | 壬戌 (Ren Xu) |
| Na Yin (sound element) | Great Ocean Water (大海水) |
| Chinese New Year dates | January 25, 1982 to February 12, 1983 |
| BaZi year starts (Lichun) | February 4, 1982, about 11:46 Beijing time |
| Age in 2027 | Turns 45 |
立春Born in January or February 1982?
In the popular calendar, the 1982 zodiac year began with Chinese New Year on January 25, 1982. Anyone born from January 1 to January 24, 1982 belongs to the previous year, the Metal Rooster. BaZi (Four Pillars) astrology changes the year at Lichun, the start of spring, which fell on February 4, 1982 at about 11:46 Beijing time. That was after New Year, so if you were born between January 25 and February 3, 1982 (or on February 4 before about 11:46), the popular calendar makes you a Water Dog while BaZi still counts you as a Metal Rooster.
Not sure? The Chinese zodiac calculator checks your exact birth date in both systems.
性格Water Dog personality
Dogs are loyal, fair and protective. They stand by their people, value honesty and quietly look after everyone around them. Water adds intuition and flexibility, so the Dog of a Water year tends to be perceptive, diplomatic and good at adapting.
合冲1982 Dog compatibility
The Dog's natural matches are the Tiger and the Horse (its trine partners) and the Rabbit (its secret friend). The most challenging pairing is with the Dragon, the sign directly opposite. See the full Chinese zodiac compatibility chart.
流年The 1982 Dog in 2027
2027 is the year of the Fire Goat. For the Dog: Punishment pattern with the Ox and Goat (丑戌未相刑). Read the fine print. Read the full Year of the Dog 2027 forecast.
问答Questions about 1982
What Chinese zodiac is 1982?
1982 is the year of the Water Dog (壬戌). If you were born before Chinese New Year on January 25, 1982, your sign is the previous animal.
What element is 1982 in Chinese astrology?
The element of 1982 is Yang Water, from the Heavenly Stem 壬 (Ren). Its Na Yin, or sound element, is Great Ocean Water.
When did Chinese New Year 1982 start?
Chinese New Year 1982 fell on Monday, January 25, 1982, and the year ran until February 12, 1983. In BaZi astrology the year starts at Lichun instead, on February 4, 1982.
Who is the 1982 Dog compatible with?
The Dog's best matches are the Tiger, Horse and Rabbit. The most challenging match is the Dragon.
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