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2018 is the Year of the Dog according to Chinese zodiac. This is a Year of Earth Dog, starting from the 2018 Chinese New Year on Feb. 16 and lasting to 2019 Lunar New Yearâs Eve on Feb. 4. The Chinese Zodiac, known as Sheng Xiao, is based on a twelve-year cycle, each year in that cycle related to an animal sign.
Along with many other Asian countries, both the Chinese and the Vietnamese recognize the Lunar calendar as part of their cultural tradition. It's a calendar that incorporates a zodiac of twelve animals in rotation. As a new lunar new year begins, the year of a new animal also begins. On February 16 2018, we will start the Year of the Dog. That means that if you turn 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, etc. years of age starting on the lunar new year, this is your year. Supposedly, those born in the Year of the Dog tend to be loyal, responsible, honest, friendly, faithful, smart, and straightforward.