What are the personality traits of the Chien?

The Chien is commonly described as loyal, honnête, agréable et gentil. Frequently mentioned strengths include fiercely loyal and protective and strong moral compass and integrity.

Which zodiac signs are most compatible with the Chien?

The Chien usually works most smoothly with Lapin et Tigre. Tension is more often noted with Dragon, Chèvre, Coq.

What years belong to the Chien?

Recent Chien years include 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030. The cycle repeats every 12 years.

What element is associated with the Chien?

The Chien's fixed element is Terre. Each individual Chien year also carries a yearly element, which is why Fire Chien and Water Chien are not read the same way.

Is the Chien yin or yang?

The Chien is Yang. Yang signs are usually read as more active and outward.

Chien Chinese Zodiac Sign

狗 (Gou) · #11 / 12 · Yang · XU Branch

🌍 EarthAutomne · Ouest-Nord-Ouest · 7 PM - 9 PM

Chien Traits de personnalité

People born in the Year of the Chien are often described as loyal, honnête, agréable et gentil. The Chien ranks #11 in the zodiac cycle and carries the fixed Terre element, which adds stable, practical et reliable qualities to the reading. As a yang sign, it is usually read as more outward and active.

The Chien's hour is 7 PM - 9 PM. In traditional reading, that time is linked with the chien's natural rhythm. It also connects with the XU branch, the Ouest-Nord-Ouest direction, and the Automne season.

Points forts

✓Fiercely loyal and protective
✓Strong moral compass and integrity
✓Reliable and trustworthy friend
✓Courageous when defending others
✓Fair-minded and just

Faiblesses

✗Can be overly anxious and worried
✗Tendency toward pessimism
✗May be judgmental of others
✗Stubborn in beliefs
✗Difficulty relaxing and letting go

Chien by Element

Each 12-year cycle pairs the Chien branch with a different yearly phase. The animal stays the same, but the tone of the reading shifts.

Bois Chien Wood

Years: 1934, 1994

Bois Chien is usually read as Chien with a more more expansive, ideal-driven, and developmental yearly tone.

Feu Chien Fire

Years: 1946, 2006

Feu Chien is usually read as Chien with a more more visible, urgent, and expressive yearly tone.

Terre Chien Earth

Years: 1958, 2018

Terre Chien is usually read as Chien with a more more grounded, measured, and durable yearly tone.

Métal Chien Metal

Years: 1970, 2030

Métal Chien is usually read as Chien with a more more disciplined, exacting, and self-controlled yearly tone.

Eau Chien Water

Years: 1982

Eau Chien is usually read as Chien with a more more perceptive, adaptive, and inwardly strategic yearly tone.

Method note: This site uses Lunar New Year as the year boundary for general zodiac-sign pages. Some BaZi schools instead mark the year at Li Chun, so advanced chart interpretations may differ.