Born in 2018: Earth Dog Year — Element, Lucky Colors and Kua
The lunar year 2018 began on Friday, 16 February 2018. Anyone born from that day until 4 February 2019 belongs to the Earth Dog — Wu Xu (Mậu Tuất) — with the Vietnamese destiny element Flatland Wood (Bình Địa Mộc).
The Dog born in 2018
Dogs are traditionally described as loyal, honest and fair-minded, a friend who stands by you. The year’s stem, Wu (Mậu), is yang earth, which colours the Dog with patience and steadiness.
Wood stands for growth, kindness and planning: people of this element tend to be generous, idealistic and good at building things up. Fields that traditionally suit a Wood mệnh include education, healthcare, agriculture, furniture and woodwork, publishing.
Lucky colors and numbers
| Best | black, navy and blue — Water generates Wood | |
| Good | green in all shades — your own element, Wood | |
| Neutral | yellow, brown and beige — Wood controls Earth: usable, but tiring | |
| Avoid | white, grey, silver and metallic tones — Metal controls Wood |
Lucky numbers (He Tu / Hà Đồ): 3, 8, 1, 6. Numbers to use sparingly: 4, 9.
Kua number and favourable directions
Men born in 2018: Kua 9 (Li · Ly), East group. Favourable directions: East, Southeast, North, South.
Women born in 2018: Kua 6 (Qian · Càn), West group. Favourable directions: West, Northeast, Southwest, Northwest.
All eight directions for men (Kua 9)
| Direction | Star | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| East | Sheng Qi — Vitality | Best direction: prosperity, reputation and energy. Ideal for the main door or the way your desk faces. |
| Southeast | Tian Yi — Health | Health and helpful people. Good for elders’ bedrooms and the direction the stove faces. |
| North | Yan Nian — Harmony | Family harmony and lasting relationships. Good for a couple’s bedroom. |
| South | Fu Wei — Stability | Peace, steadiness and study. Good for the family altar or a study desk. |
| Northeast | Huo Hai — Mishaps | Minor losses and quarrels. Better used for storage or a bathroom. |
| Southwest | Liu Sha — Six Killings | Relationship and legal troubles. Better used for a bathroom or utility room. |
| West | Wu Gui — Five Ghosts | Money loss, arguments, fire risk. Avoid for the main door and kitchen. |
| Northwest | Jue Ming — Total Loss | The weakest direction: illness and setbacks. Keep important rooms away from it. |
All eight directions for women (Kua 6)
| Direction | Star | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| West | Sheng Qi — Vitality | Best direction: prosperity, reputation and energy. Ideal for the main door or the way your desk faces. |
| Northeast | Tian Yi — Health | Health and helpful people. Good for elders’ bedrooms and the direction the stove faces. |
| Southwest | Yan Nian — Harmony | Family harmony and lasting relationships. Good for a couple’s bedroom. |
| Northwest | Fu Wei — Stability | Peace, steadiness and study. Good for the family altar or a study desk. |
| Southeast | Huo Hai — Mishaps | Minor losses and quarrels. Better used for storage or a bathroom. |
| North | Liu Sha — Six Killings | Relationship and legal troubles. Better used for a bathroom or utility room. |
| East | Wu Gui — Five Ghosts | Money loss, arguments, fire risk. Avoid for the main door and kitchen. |
| South | Jue Ming — Total Loss | The weakest direction: illness and setbacks. Keep important rooms away from it. |
Compatible and clashing signs
- Three Harmonies Tiger and Horse — the Fire trine, the strongest natural allies.
- Secret friend Cat — the Six Harmonies partner, easy trust and teamwork.
- Clash Dragon — the opposite sign; attraction is possible but friction is common.
- Harm Rooster — prone to misunderstandings; needs clear communication.
Check compatibility between two birth years
2018 Dog in 2027, the Year of the Goat
In 2027 a person born in 2018 turns 9 (lunar age 10).
| Relation to the year | Punishment Break A “punishment” link with the year: watch paperwork, contracts and gossip, keep your words gentle and follow procedures to the letter. A “break” link with the year: plans may be reshuffled at short notice, so keep a plan B ready. |
| Three Disasters | No Not a Three Disasters year for you. |
| Ruling star (men) | Rahu (La Hầu) Traditionally a difficult star, especially for men: gossip, legal or paperwork trouble. Speak carefully and keep documents in order. |
| Ruling star (women) | Ketu (Kế Đô) Traditionally a difficult star, especially for women: worries and unplanned expenses. Keep the peace at home. |
| Element vs. year | Year supports you The year's Water nourishes your Wood: extra support and momentum. |
Full 2027 forecast for the Dog
Frequently asked questions
What is the Chinese zodiac sign for 2018?
People born from 16 February 2018 to 4 February 2019 are an Earth Dog (Mậu Tuất). If you were born between 1 January and 15 February 2018, your sign is the previous year’s: Fire Rooster (Đinh Dậu).
What element is someone born in 2018?
By the Heavenly Stem, 2018 is Yang Earth. In Vietnamese tradition the destiny element (mệnh) is the nạp âm: Flatland Wood (Bình Địa Mộc), which belongs to Wood.
What are the lucky colors for people born in 2018?
With a Wood mệnh, the best colours are black, navy and blue (Water nourishes Wood) and green in all shades. Colours to use sparingly: white, grey, silver and metallic tones. Lucky numbers: 3, 8, 1, 6.
Which signs are compatible with the Dog?
The Dog gets on best with the Tiger and Horse (Three Harmonies) and the Cat (Six Harmonies). The opposite sign, the Dragon, is the classic clash.
How is 2027 for people born in 2018?
In the Goat year 2027 the Dog has: punishment, break. Ruling star: Rahu for men and Ketu for women.
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