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2018 Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Earth Dog
2018 is the year of the Earth Dog (戊戌, Wu Xu). The Chinese year began on Friday, February 16, 2018 and ran until February 4, 2019. If you were born in that window, your animal sign is the Dog and your element is Earth.
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| Animal sign | Dog (狗) |
|---|---|
| Element | Yang Earth |
| Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch | 戊戌 (Wu Xu) |
| Na Yin (sound element) | Flatland Wood (平地木) |
| Chinese New Year dates | February 16, 2018 to February 4, 2019 |
| BaZi year starts (Lichun) | February 4, 2018, about 05:27 Beijing time |
| Age in 2027 | Turns 9 |
立春Born in January or February 2018?
In the popular calendar, the 2018 zodiac year began with Chinese New Year on February 16, 2018. Anyone born from January 1 to February 15, 2018 belongs to the previous year, the Fire Rooster. BaZi (Four Pillars) astrology changes the year at Lichun, the start of spring, which fell on February 4, 2018 at about 05:27 Beijing time. That was before New Year, so if you were born after Lichun on February 4 and before February 16, 2018, BaZi already counts you as an Earth Dog while the popular calendar still says Fire Rooster.
Not sure? The Chinese zodiac calculator checks your exact birth date in both systems.
性格Earth Dog personality
Dogs are loyal, fair and protective. They stand by their people, value honesty and quietly look after everyone around them. Earth adds stability and realism, so the Dog of an Earth year tends to be steadier, more practical and more patient than other Dogs.
合冲2018 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 2018 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 2018
What Chinese zodiac is 2018?
2018 is the year of the Earth Dog (戊戌). If you were born before Chinese New Year on February 16, 2018, your sign is the previous animal.
What element is 2018 in Chinese astrology?
The element of 2018 is Yang Earth, from the Heavenly Stem 戊 (Wu). Its Na Yin, or sound element, is Flatland Wood.
When did Chinese New Year 2018 start?
Chinese New Year 2018 fell on Friday, February 16, 2018, and the year ran until February 4, 2019. In BaZi astrology the year starts at Lichun instead, on February 4, 2018.
Who is the 2018 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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