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What Animal Is 1982? — Dog

壬戌 · Ren-Xu Water

1982 zodiac dates & the boundary rule

1982 is the Year of the Dog (Ren-Xu, Water) from 1982-01-25 — Chinese New Year — through 1983-02-12.

Born between January 1 and 1982-01-25? Your animal is the Rooster, not the Dog — the zodiac follows the lunar year, not the calendar year. Check your birthday on the free reading to be sure.

Dog personality

Dogs are loyal to the bone — friends and family get a guardian for life. Straight-talking and principled, they are the trustworthy one in every circle.

Rabbit (six harmony) stands beside the Dog; Tiger and Horse (trine) share the watch. The Dragon clash requires learning to yield first.

Full Dog zodiac profile & daily horoscope →

FAQ

What animal is 1982?

The Dog. 1982 is the Year of the Dog (Ren-Xu, Water).

When does the 1982 zodiac year start?

On 1982-01-25 — Chinese New Year. Anyone born before that date belongs to the previous animal, the Rooster.

What element is 1982?

Water. The year pillar is Ren-Xu.

Does the zodiac year follow January 1 or Chinese New Year?

Chinese New Year. The 1982 zodiac year starts on 1982-01-25, not January 1 — babies born earlier in 1982 may belong to the Rooster.