1958 Chinese zodiac: year of the Earth Dog
1958 was the year of the Earth Dog in the Chinese zodiac. It began on 18 February 1958 and ended on 7 February 1959.
1958 is the year of the Earth Dog (Yang). The Chinese year of the Dog ran from 18 February 1958 to 7 February 1959, so anyone born between those dates is a Earth Dog. Babies born in 1958 before 18 February 1958 belong to the Fire Rooster of 1957.
1958 Earth Dog personality
People born in the year of the Dog are loyal, sincere and protective. Their strengths are fairness, reliability and devotion to people they love; their watch-outs are anxiety and pessimism.
The Earth element adds stability, practicality and patience, so the Earth Dog of 1958 combines the Dog's nature with earth qualities. Yang years are traditionally seen as outgoing and active.
Careers that suit the Dog: law, social work, healthcare, teaching, security.
Born in January or February 1958?
The Chinese year does not start on 1 January. In 1958, Chinese New Year fell on 18 February 1958.
- Born 18 February 1958 or later in 1958: Earth Dog.
- Born 1 January – 17 February 1958: Fire Rooster (1957 sign).
Dog compatibility
| Match | Signs |
|---|---|
| Best (same triangle) | Tiger, Horse |
| Secret friend | Rabbit |
| Traditional clash | Dragon |
Other Dog years
1934, 1946, 1970, 1982, 1994. The Earth Dog itself returns in 2018.
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Frequently asked questions
What Chinese zodiac is 1958?
The Earth Dog, for births from 18 February 1958 to 7 February 1959.
What if I was born in January or early February 1958?
If you were born before 18 February 1958, your sign is the Fire Rooster of 1957, because the Chinese year had not yet changed.
What element is 1958 in the Chinese zodiac?
Earth (Yang). Earth is linked with stability, practicality and patience; its colour is yellow and brown.
Which signs are compatible with the Dog?
Best matches are the Tiger and Horse, plus the Rabbit as a "secret friend". The traditional clash is with the Dragon.
When is the next Earth Dog year?
2078. The same animal and element combination returns every 60 years.
How old is someone born in 1958 in 2026?
They turn 68 during 2026.
Source and method
Chinese New Year dates (China Standard Time) were cross-checked against two independent lunar-calendar tables and published listings. Animals and elements follow the traditional 60-year (sexagenary) cycle.