Kung Hei Fat Choi!
The foundation of the Chinese Zodiac, also called Chinese Animal Astrology, was from the 12 "Earthly Branches" represented by the 12 animal symbols (The Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Boar), the five elements (metal, water, wood, fire, and earth) and the Yin-Yang theory.
There are many myths and legends about how the 12 animals representing the 12 years in a lunar cycle came into being. One of the most popular is that the Lord Buddha called all the animals to come to him before departing this earth. Only 12 animals came, and as a reward he named a lunar year after each according to the order in which it arrived. The Rat was the first to get there, crossing the final river on the back of the Ox and jumping down in front. Following them were the Tiger, Rabbit (Hare), Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep (Goat, Ram), Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Boar
I was born under the Year of the Dog
(1970) – 狗 / 犬 (戌)
(Yang, 3rd Trine, Fixed Element Metal): 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. Here is how i was described: Honest,
intelligent, straightforward, loyal, sense of justice and fair play,
attractive, amicable, unpretentious, sociable, open-minded, idealistic,
moralistic, practical, affectionate, sensitive, easy going. Can be cynical,
lazy, cold, judgmental, pessimistic, worrier, stubborn, quarrelsome.
To be more specific, i am a metal dog (6
February 1970 – 26 January 1971). In Chinese Taoist Metal attributes are considered to be
firmness, rigidity, persistence, strength and determination. The metal person
is controlling, ambitious, forceful and set in their ways as metal is very
strong; and they are self-reliant and prefer to handle their problems alone.
The metal person is also materialistic, business oriented and good at
organization and stability. However the metal person can also appreciate luxury
and enjoy the good things in life. Just as metal can conduct electricity, the
Metal person has strong impulses and generative powers and can bring about
changes and transformations for those who come into contact with them.
| Dog Year | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | February 16, 2018 | February 4, 2019 |
| 2006 | January 29, 2006 | February 17, 2007 |
| 1994 | February 10, 1994 | January 30, 1995 |
| 1982 | January 25, 1982 | February 12, 1983 |
| 1970 | February 6, 1970 | January 26, 1971 |
| 1958 | February 18, 1958 | February 7, 1959 |
| 1946 | February 2, 1946 | January 21, 1947 |
| 1934 | February 14, 1934 | February 3, 1935 |
