The Dog

The Dog loves loyally and defends what is right. Trust is its currency. In Chinese astrology, the Dog is a Metal sign — and that element flavors how its loyal, honest, protective nature shows up. Personality — The Dog is loyal, honest, protective. People born under this sign tend to lead with those qualities, sometimes to a fault — but more often to their advantage. Strengths & Growth — Strengths: loyal, honest, and a quiet resilience that surprises people who underestimate the Dog. Recent & Upcoming Years — 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030, 2042. If your birthday falls in one of these years (check the exact lunar cutoff), the Dog is your Chinese zodiac sign. Curious how your Chinese sign meets your Western sun sign? Explore the blend below — or get your full birth chart to see the whole sky at once.