1982

Each year is related to a Chinese zodiac animal according to the 12-year cycle. Years of the Dog include 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, and 2030... The Dog occupies the eleventh position in the Chinese zodiac, after the Rooster, and before the Pig.

If you're born in a Dog year, you're a Dog, and the following are deemed lucky for you:

• Lucky numbers: 3, 4, 9
• 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

Five Types of Dog; Which One Are You?

In Chinese element theory, each zodiac sign is associated with one of the five elements: Gold (Metal), Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. For example, a Wood Dog comes once in a 60-year cycle.

It is theorized that a person's characteristics are decided by their birth year's zodiac animal sign and element. So there are five types of Dogs, each with different characteristics:

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

Unlucky Things for Dogs

• Unlucky colors: blue, white, gold
• Unlucky numbers: 1, 6, and 7
• Unlucky direction: southeast
• Unlucky months: the 5th and 8th Chinese lunar months

The Dog's Personality: Loyal, Honest...

Dogs are loyal and honest, amiable and kind, cautious and prudent. Due to having a strong sense of loyalty and sincerity, Dogs will do everything for the person who they think is most important.

As Dogs are not good at communication, it is difficult for them to convey their thoughts to others. Therefore, Dogs tend to leave others with the impression that they have a stubborn personality.

Born with a good nature, Dogs do not tend to be criminals or seek dishonest gains. They just need a quiet life and a good family and, therefore, forget the ugliness and evil on Earth.

Dogs are always ready to help others and do not care about their own interests, but if they find themselves betrayed by cunning people they will feel shocked and hurt.

When thrown into doubt, Dogs think the world is evil and complicated. Then they criticize sharply when giving comments on something, and infer all things are according to their pessimistic point of view.

Good Health for Dogs

Overall, Dogs enjoy good health for they tend to be happy all the time. Dogs are active at sports so they are resilient to illnesses, such as colds, coughs, and fever.

In heavy work periods and frequent social activities, they should ensure they get plenty of rest in addition to taking proper exercise, which will benefit both their physical and mental health. Since Dogs are not keen about seeking money and power, they feel less stressed and tense at work and in their home life.