Happy Chinese New Year of the Dog
Happy Lunar New Year! Whether you’re a Rat, a Snake, or the guest of honour in this Year of the Dog, find out what the Chinese Zodiac has in store for your career and travels in Malaysia this holiday season.
Hey! Nope, this isn’t a long post of any sort. We just want to say happy holidays and wish you a Prosperous and Happy Chinese New Year of the Dog!
Not sure if this is your year? Here are the 12 Chinese Zodiac signs and the corresponding years:
Rat: 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960
Ox: 2009, 1997, 1985, 1973, 1961
Tiger: 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974, 1962
Rabbit: 2011, 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963
Dragon: 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964
Snake: 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965
Horse: 2014, 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966
Goat: 2015, 2003, 1991, 1979, 1967
Monkey: 2016, 2004, 1992, 1980, 1968
Rooster: 2017, 2005, 1993, 1981, 1969
Dog: 2018, 2006, 1994, 1982, 1970
Pig: 2019, 2007, 1995, 1983, 1971
This is one of those times when calling someone a rat, pig, snake, dog or monkey (H&M, this is your cue) isn’t extra offensive. Use it well. Like the great philosopher in Spiderman once said, “With great power…”
Refer here, if you want to know what the zodiacs mean for you and the year.
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