1958 Chinese Zodiac
1958 is the Year of the Yang Earth Dog.
This Dog year begins on Chinese New Year, February 18, 1958, and runs until the eve of the next lunar new year.
Born in January or early February 1958?
The zodiac animal changes on Chinese New Year, not January 1. If you were born before February 18, 1958, your sign is actually the Rooster (the previous lunar year) — not the Dog.
The element of 1958
⛰️ Yang Earth — Earth is stability, patience, and pragmatism. It grounds an animal, trading flash for reliability and long-term thinking. Earth types are the ones who actually finish things, though they can grow rigid and over-cautious.
People born in the Year of the Dog
The Dog is the zodiac's conscience — loyal, principled, and quietly brave. Dogs run on a deep sense of justice; they cannot stand to see the vulnerable wronged and will throw themselves between harm and the people they love. Honest and unpretentious, they value fairness over flash and trust earned over charm. A Dog's loyalty, once given, is near-absolute, and its judgment of character is rarely wrong. Behind the steadiness is a worrier who carries the weight of everyone it cares about.
Dog lucky colors & numbers
| Lucky colors | Green, Red, Purple |
|---|---|
| Lucky numbers | 3, 4, 9 |
| Native guardian (本命佛) | Amitabha Buddha (阿弥陀佛) |
Other Years of the Dog
Frequently asked questions
What Chinese zodiac animal is 1958?
1958 is the year of the Dog — more precisely the Yang Earth Dog. The Dog year begins on Chinese New Year, February 18, 1958.
If I was born in January 1958, what is my sign?
If you were born before February 18, 1958, you are actually a Rooster (the previous lunar year), not a Dog. The animal only changes on Chinese New Year's Day.
What element is 1958?
The 1958 year carries the Yang Earth element, drawn from the year's Heavenly Stem in the sexagenary cycle. That makes it a Yang Earth Dog.