2018 Chinese zodiac: year of the Earth Dog
2018 was the year of the Earth Dog in the Chinese zodiac. It began on 16 February 2018 and ended on 4 February 2019.
2018 is the year of the Earth Dog (Yang). The Chinese year of the Dog ran from 16 February 2018 to 4 February 2019, so anyone born between those dates is a Earth Dog. Babies born in 2018 before 16 February 2018 belong to the Fire Rooster of 2017.
2018 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 2018 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 2018?
The Chinese year does not start on 1 January. In 2018, Chinese New Year fell on 16 February 2018.
- Born 16 February 2018 or later in 2018: Earth Dog.
- Born 1 January – 15 February 2018: Fire Rooster (2017 sign).
Dog compatibility
| Match | Signs |
|---|---|
| Best (same triangle) | Tiger, Horse |
| Secret friend | Rabbit |
| Traditional clash | Dragon |
Other Dog years
1982, 1994, 2006, 2030, 2042. The Earth Dog itself returns in 2078.
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Frequently asked questions
What Chinese zodiac is 2018?
The Earth Dog, for births from 16 February 2018 to 4 February 2019.
What if I was born in January or early February 2018?
If you were born before 16 February 2018, your sign is the Fire Rooster of 2017, because the Chinese year had not yet changed.
What element is 2018 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 2018 in 2026?
They turn 8 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.