狗
Chinese Zodiac · 戌 · 狗
Year of the Dog
Loyal, fair and protective
In 2027 (丁未, Fire Goat)
2027 · the Fire Goat year →刑太歲 · Punishing Tai Sui破太歲 · Breaking Tai Sui
A Tai Sui relation (犯太歲) is traditionally read as a year to move steadily and look after routines — never as a threat.
2027 is a 丁未 year: fire (丁) over earth (未).
Traditional matches
Years of the Dog
Each year begins at the Start of Spring (立春), around 4 February. Born before that moment? You belong to the previous animal.
| Year | Pillar | Element | Starts (Start of Spring, Beijing time) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | 甲戌 | Wood Dog | 1934-02-04 20:03 |
| 1946 | 丙戌 | Fire Dog | 1946-02-04 18:03 |
| 1958 | 戊戌 | Earth Dog | 1958-02-04 15:49 |
| 1970 | 庚戌 | Metal Dog | 1970-02-04 13:45 |
| 1982 | 壬戌 | Water Dog | 1982-02-04 11:45 |
| 1994 | 甲戌 | Wood Dog | 1994-02-04 09:30 |
| 2006 | 丙戌 | Fire Dog | 2006-02-04 07:27 |
| 2018 | 戊戌 | Earth Dog | 2018-02-04 05:28 |
| 2030 | 庚戌 | Metal Dog | 2030-02-04 03:08 |
| 2042 | 壬戌 | Water Dog | 2042-02-04 01:12 |