Dog Chinese Zodiac (狗 戌): Years, Compatibility, and Clashes
The Dog is the sign for people born in 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, counted from Li Chun (around 4 February) each year rather than from 1 January or Lunar New Year. Its element is Earth (yang). The Dog matches best with the Rabbit and clashes with the Dragon.
Dog years and when each one starts
Each Dog year begins at the exact moment of Li Chun, shown here in WIB (UTC+7). Born before that moment, your sign is still the previous year's.
| Year | Sign | Starts at Li Chun |
|---|---|---|
| 1946 | Fire Dog | 4 February 1946 at 17:03 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 1958 | Earth Dog | 4 February 1958 at 14:49 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 1970 | Metal Dog | 4 February 1970 at 12:45 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 1982 | Water Dog | 4 February 1982 at 10:45 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 1994 | Wood Dog | 4 February 1994 at 08:30 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 2006 | Fire Dog | 4 February 2006 at 06:27 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 2018 | Earth Dog | 4 February 2018 at 04:28 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 2030 | Metal Dog | 4 February 2030 at 02:08 WIB (UTC+7) |
Dog traits in Chinese tradition
Chinese tradition links the Dog with loyalty, honesty, and a protective instinct for its people.
The year sign is one of eight characters in a BaZi chart. Two people with the same sign can read very differently once the month, day, and hour are in. See your full chart in the BaZi calculator.
Which signs match the Dog?
In the branch tables SPYLL's calculator uses, the Dog's six-harmony (六合) partner is the Rabbit, and it shares a three-harmony (三合) group with the Tiger and Horse. These pairs tend to cooperate easily. For a couple, the year sign is one of eight characters in each chart, so compare the full charts before reading much into it.
Which sign does the Dog clash with?
The Dog clashes (冲) with the Dragon: the two sit opposite each other in the twelve-branch cycle. It also has a harm (害) relation with the Rooster, and a punishment (刑) relation with the Ox and Goat. A clash describes friction worth noticing, such as different rhythms or priorities, not a reason to avoid anyone.
The Dog in 2027
2027 is the year of the Fire Goat, starting at Li Chun on 4 February 2027 at 08:46 WIB (UTC+7). The Dog has a punishment (刑) relation with 2027, which tradition ties to pressure and rules that feel tight.
Not sure of your sign? Check your birth date
Dog FAQ
Born in January 2018, am I a Dog?
Only if you were born after Li Chun. The shio year turns at Li Chun, which fell on 4 February 2018 at 04:28 WIB (UTC+7). Anyone born from 1 January up to that moment is still a Rooster, even though the calendar already says 2018.
Which signs are compatible with the Dog?
In the branch tables SPYLL's calculator uses, the Dog's six-harmony (六合) partner is the Rabbit, and it shares a three-harmony (三合) group with the Tiger and Horse. These pairs tend to cooperate easily. For a couple, the year sign is one of eight characters in each chart, so compare the full charts before reading much into it.
Which sign does the Dog clash with?
The Dog clashes (冲) with the Dragon: the two sit opposite each other in the twelve-branch cycle. It also has a harm (害) relation with the Rooster, and a punishment (刑) relation with the Ox and Goat. A clash describes friction worth noticing, such as different rhythms or priorities, not a reason to avoid anyone.
How does the Dog fare in 2027?
2027 is the year of the Fire Goat, starting at Li Chun on 4 February 2027 at 08:46 WIB (UTC+7). The Dog has a punishment (刑) relation with 2027, which tradition ties to pressure and rules that feel tight.