Chinese zodiac 1982: Water Dog
If you were born in 1982, your Chinese zodiac sign is the Dog and your element is Water (Yang). Loyalty, honesty and a sense of justice. Here you see what that combination means and from which exact date your year counts in Saju.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Birth year | 1982 |
| Year pillar (stem and branch) | 壬戌 (Rén Xū) |
| Sign | 🐕 Dog |
| Element of the year | Water |
| Polarity | Yang |
| Your Saju year starts | February 3, 22:46 (UTC−5) |
How your year is formed
In Saju every year has a heavenly stem and an earthly branch. 1982 is 壬戌: the stem 壬 is Water Yang ("The Ocean": the depth that embraces and adapts) and the branch 戌 is the Dog. Together they make the year of the Water Dog.
Your element and your animal
The animal's element (Earth) moderates that of the year (Water): a tendency to hold back and organize your own energy well before acting.
In Saju, the Water element is associated with depth, adaptability and intuition. It is an image to recognize yourself, not a fixed label: everyone lives it in their own way.
Born in January or February 1982?
Your Saju year starts on February 3, 1982 at 22:46 (UTC−5, approximate). If you were born before that moment, your sign is that of the previous year: 1981: Metal Rooster. If you were born after, it is that of 1982. The free calculator resolves it with your exact date and time.
What the Dog is like in Saju
The Dog (戌) represents fidelity, honesty and the protection of its own. It is sincere, reliable and has a strong sense of justice. It may worry excessively and see risks where others see opportunities.
It loves with deep loyalty and looks after its partner. It needs trust and transparency; it finds it hard to relax when something is unclear.
Other Dog years
These are the birth years of the Dog sign in the range of this guide, with their element:
Nearby years
Frequently asked questions
What Chinese zodiac sign am I if I was born in 1982?
If you were born in 1982 after February 3 22:46, your sign is the Water Dog. If you were born before that date, the previous year counts: 1981: Metal Rooster.
What element do I have if I was born in 1982?
The element of the year 1982 is Water. It combines with your animal (Dog) to give your symbolic character in Saju.
This content is a philosophical and cultural reading to reflect on yourself, not a prediction or professional advice.
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