Year of the Dog Healing Crystals

Understanding the Chinese Lunar Year

The Chinese Calendar is a lunisolar calendar that tracks both the moon and the sun.  Every month begins on the new moon and lasts 28 days.  To keep the lunar calendar aligned with the solar seasons, New Years Day isn’t a specific day like January 1^st, but rather a floating holiday that occurs between January 21^st and February 20^th.  Chinese New Year is celebrated when the new moon is closest to the midpoint between winter solstice and the spring equinox.  For example:

• In 2024, Chinese New Year began on February 10^th
• In 2025, Chinese New Year began on January 29^th
• In 2026, Chinese New Year will begin on February 17^th

For people born on February 20^th through December 31^st your Chinese Zodiac will match the western calendar year. For people born January 1-20^th, your Chinese Zodiac will always match the year before because you were born at the end of the Chinese lunar year.  The tricky dates are for people born between January 21^st and February 19^th.  For those birthdays, you will need to look up when the new moon arrived on your specific year.

Year of the Dog Crystals

People born in the Year of the Dog are fiercely loyal and honest.  They stand up for what they believe in and will stand firm in their convictions despite the crowd.  Dogs believe in justice and are quick to sound the alarm when boundaries are crossed.  They believe in the facts and rely on good judgement, so their instincts can typically be trusted.

Dog is a Yang Sign – associated with the sun and outward flowing energy. Dogs are devoted to everyone in their pack, but will swiftly defend a stranger if their ethical code is triggered.  They behave responsibly when the situation calls for it, but can be very playful when they’re off-duty.  Crystals that resonate with the Year of the Dog help us to embody these fantastic qualities.

Elemental Energy – What kind of Dog are you?

In the Chinese Zodiac each year resonates with one of the elements: Earth, Fire, Mental, Water, and Wood.  A Water Dog and a Wood Dog will share many similarities, but they’ll also have a unique flair from their elemental energy.  While we recommend the above crystals for all Dogs, you may also enjoy exploring crystals associated with your element.

Earth Dog – You were born in 1958 or 2018. You are absolutely dependable and can be counted on in good times and bad.  Working with earth energy crystals will ensure that good sense always wins over blind loyalty.  Earth signs and Dogs are always grounded, with Earth Dogs leaning into the nurturing side of this element.  Since you were born in a year that ends in a 8, you might also enjoy exploring the numerology of the number 8.

Fire Dog – You were born in 1946 or 2006.  You are a bold protector of your pack , generous and absolutely sincere.  Working with fire energy crystals will keep you kind and wise.  All fire signs are passionate, while Dogs love deeply, making Fire Dogs amazing lovers, friends, and family.  Since you were born in a year that ends in a 6, you might also enjoy exploring the numerology of the number 6.

Metal Dog – You were born in 1970.  You are deeply intelligent and highly resilient, and prefer to handle problems on your own.  Working with metal energy crystals will give you extra strength for whatever comes your way.  Metal signs and Dogs can both seem aloof, but Metal Dogs will soon warm up if you earn their trust.

Since you were born in a year that ends in a 0, single digit numerology doesn’t apply. However, you might also enjoy exploring the numerology of 1970.  1+9+7+0= 17.  1+7 = numerology of the number 8. 

Water Dog – You were born in 1982.  You have keen emotional intelligence and pay attention to the facts, making you a natural ethical watchdog and advocate.  Working with water energy crystals will keep your thinking fluid and communication channels open.  Water signs like to go with the flow, and Water Dogs have a charming easygoing nature.  Since you were born in a year that ends in a 2, you might also enjoy exploring the numerology of the number 2.

Wood Dog – You were born in 1934 or 1994.  You are grounded, yet flexible, and above all you are kind.  Working with wood energy crystals will encourage you to keep this wise balance.  Wood signs are highly adaptable, giving Wood Dogs a talent fort lifelong friendships that evolve over time.  Since you were born in a year that ends in a 4, you might also enjoy exploring the numerology of the number 4.