The Chinese Year of the Red Fire Dog is for the period of January 28, 2006 to February 1, 2007. This year is the male Red Dog year. It is the combination of the color red which signifies fire and metal that create a unique year of abundance and justice for all. Some Chinese refer to it as the year of the Hot Dog.
The year of the fire dog is a time of strong relationships and friends. If you add the numbers two and six in the year 2006, some Chinese astrologers believe this signifies the very fortunate number 8 which is the sign of auspicious relationships. Eight in the Chinese tradition means fortune and luck.
The Fire Dog is a sign of great positive energy. The Fire Dog seeks peace and harmony. The goal is deep-rooted justice in all levels of relations. The Fire Dog is not superficial or tolerant of the appearances of justice. The Fire Dog contains the elements of Earth, Fire and Metal. There is abundant energy in this sign and it is all for the good.
The previous year of the Rooster 2005 was an unsettling year for many because the Wood Rooster carries planetary uncertainty and upheaval. The year of the Monkey 2004 also has a level of uncertainty and lacks the pure positive energy of the Year of the Red Dog. Some predict that while there is great opportunity for harmony and connection to the environment, Red Dog’s fire and metal may spur volcanic and earthquake activity in order to bring about balance.
The history of the celebration of years is linked to the inauguration of the first king of China. The year was 2698 BC that Yellow King was inaugurated as the first king of China, not the first emperor. There is a slight dispute among some that the actual date was 2397 BC. Thus, in terms of counting years, 2006 is the 4,704 Chinese year. The actual first day of the Red Dog year is February 4, 2006. This is because the start of Spring in the Chinese calendar starts on February 4, which is called the Tiger month. It has significance because this is when the sun enters the 315th
Degree on the Tropical zodiac.http://www.chinesefortunecalendar.com/2006.htm
For those born in the year of the Fire Dog 2006 it is one of the more likeable signs of all the Chinese cycles. The Dog symbolizes honesty, straightforwardness and above all fair play. The Dog has a passion for justice and is the type that as a friend will always be a phone call away. Loyalty is very important to the Dog. In addition to this, the Dog while not outwardly sensitive is deeply wounded by even the slightest sign of criticism that to the Dog seems unjustified. The Dog also finds it very difficult to shrug off perceived or real acts of disloyalty. This is because the Dog believes he always gives 120 percent to everyone and cannot perceive why others don’t at least go 50 percent.
It is recommended by Chinese thinkers that no reconstruction projects be performed until after February 3, 2007. The other warning about the year of Red Dog is to avoid the “Three Shars or Three Killings,” by not placing your back to the North. By placing your back to the North you are inviting the “Three Shars” which mean financial loss, sickness and argument. One needs to face the North to avoid the negative impact of the “Three Shars
The Red Dog is a sometimes boisterous sign that commands the rooms attention when entering. Their natural charisma and exuberance are key to their personality. They are get up and go people who simply do not comprehend the word, “can’t.”
Above all the Dog is concerned with the health and happiness of loved ones and family. There is not a mountain or body of water that will deter the Dog from coming to the aid of a friend. Fiercely loyal and compassionate, the Dog will arrive and within minutes figure out a game plan for success. The symbol for the year of the Fire Dog is fire sitting on the earth. It is a symbol of harmony and support which signals a time for international harmony and good in the universe unlike previous years of discontent and conflict. See: http://www.algonet.se/~anki-p/year-of-the-dog-2006.html
It is a year to give gifts of stuffed dog animals with bright red ribbons tied around their neck or a dog clad in red. Red is a color of fire and intelligence. The Red Dog full of energy and health will provide a good transition into the next Chinese year f the Pig, a water sign that begins in February 2007.
