The years are associated with various Chinese zodiac animals in the Chinese lunar calendar. Occupying the 11th spot in their 12-year lunar cycle is the ever-loyal and genuine dog.
We took the liberty of researching and compiling everything there is to know about the year of the dog!
Year of the Dog: An Overview
According to Chinese astrology, the Jade Emperor once held a race to select his 12 Chinese zodiac animals. The race concluded with the dog at the 11th position; thus, the dog year occurs during the eleventh year of their 12-cycle of the Chinese New Year, where the date ranges from late January or early February.
You are one of the dog people if your birth year falls on the following: 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, and 2018. The dog also has the Earthly branch Xu (戌).
Dogs tend to be honest and loyal, so dog people display the same traits too. However, many factors affect this, including the five elements, the Earthly and heavenly branch, and all other lucky things.
Love & Relationships
Least Compatible With
Dog people born in years of the dog (or simply called dogs) are least compatible with the dragon, sheep, and rooster. The reasons being:
- There is a cloud of distrust hovering between them and the dragon.
- Effective communication is difficult with the sheep.
- The rooster and dogs just don’t have anything in common.
Most Compatible With
Unlike other animals, the love compatibility of dogs is for only one Chinese zodiac: rabbit. The loyal and honest disposition of dogs complements the gentle and considerate nature of the rabbit—perfect for starting a family! While the rat, tiger, monkey, and pig complement dogs, they are more suited for friendship than love life.
Characteristics & Personality of the Dog
Aside from loyalty and honesty, the dog is also brave, responsible, clever, and lively. However, they can be self-righteous, stubborn, sensitive, emotional, and nosy [1].
Men born in January or February under this zodiac sign are observant and straightforward, like a metal horse. They seek honesty and provide the same in return, making them popular among their friends (especially if the type of their blood is A).
On the other hand, female animals are extremely cautious, but they can be very helpful to trusted friends and family.
Lifestyle & Health
Thanks to their active and generally healthy lifestyle, people born with this zodiac animal don’t suffer much from adverse health concerns. Though colds and coughs are manageable, flu and pulmonary diseases would take more effort to prevent during the winter. A simple engagement to yoga, biking, or sports would do.
Best Careers & Jobs
Like the tiger, dogs have a strong sense of justice, making being a lawyer or public servant a good occupation. This is even more heightened with B blood type.
Individuals born in the year of the dog are also highly observant, so programming, blogging, and advertising are great choices too. The straightforward nature of this zodiac animal makes teaching and being a doctor a viable option too.
Blood types O and AB tend to be the best in the workplace.
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Numbers
If you’re born in January or February, falling in the year of the dog, your lucky numbers are 3, 4, and 9, which is interestingly the same as their most love compatible animal. In comparison, the unlucky numbers are 1, 6, and 7 (or the numbers that are lucky for the dragon).
Colors
Lucky colors for people with this Chinese zodiac are green, red, and purple. Meanwhile, unlucky shades are blue, white, and gold (all of which are considered lucky for the monkey).
Flowers
The lucky flowers for people under the dog year category are rose, oncidium, and cymbidium orchids. The latter is a kind of purple lucky flowers (which combines favorable flowers with the fortunate colors).
Directions
The lucky directions for this birth year are east, southeast, and south, while the unfortunate ones are north and west.
Elements of the Dog
Wood Dog
These dogs have a burning passion for justice, which reflects their personality. The wood dog is genuine, reliable, and considerate. A person with this sign makes the best lawyer in the bunch.
Water Dog
The water dog is foresighted, which bears some characteristics of the Earth ones, as this is a sign of attention to detail. Those belonging to the water sign are responsible in life too. However, they can be like every other people in the world who is drawn to being self-centered.
Metal Dog
The metal dog is the conservative one. They have high self-esteem and self-respect and do their best to stay out of trouble. Like the fire horse, they too can be conservative in clothing but are cordial and accommodating in nature.
Earth Dog
Nobody can question the persistence of the Earth dog. According to Chinese culture, they can be meticulously attentive as well. This is why good fortune awaits the Earth dog.
Fire Dog
Among the dogs’ Chinese zodiac and five elements, these are the most kind-hearted, cautious, and humble in life.
Famous People Born in the Year of the Dog
If you are born in the year of the dog, you may find your Chinese zodiac animal duplicates below [2]:
- Michael Jackson
- Justine Bieber
- Nicki Minaj
- Donald Trump
- Ellen DeGeneres
- Anne Hathaway
- Mother Theresa
- Freddie Mercury
- George Bush
- Stan Lee
FAQs
What does the Year of the Dog symbolize in the Chinese zodiac?
According to Chinese mythology, dogs are honest and loyal companions to their masters regardless of the status quo. In addition, they also represent auspiciousness. Although persistent and reliable, extra effort needs to be exerted during Ben Ming Nian to avoid bad luck from Tai Sui.
Is the Dog lucky in 2022?
Yes. Dogs rank number 4 in the luckiest animals this Chinese new year both in wealth and career. Working hard and being persistent will definitely bring good financial returns. Although, they do not have much luck in love relationships this 2022. To prevent diseases, make sure to exercise regularly.
Wrapping Up!
The year of the dog is one of the most beautiful years in Chinese astrology. The impeccable sense of loyalty, honesty, persistence, and reliability are very wonderful traits to have. The year 2022 is said to be lucky for dog people, so why not celebrate this Chinese new year with a bang?
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Shop The Year Of The Dog 16-Ounce Ramen Bowl NowReferences:
- http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/articles/c/chinese-zodiac-dog/
- https://www.ctpost.com/entertainment/article/15-Celebrities-born-in-the-Year-of-the-Dog-12620240
