The Dog in 2017: Your Chinese Horoscope. Neil Somerville
28 January 1960 to 14 February 1961
Ox 15 February 1961 to 4 February 1962
Tiger 5 February 1962 to 24 January 1963
Rabbit 25 January 1963 to 12 February 1964
Dragon 13 February 1964 to 1 February 1965
Snake 2 February 1965 to 20 January 1966
Horse 21 January 1966 to 8 February 1967
Goat 9 February 1967 to 29 January 1968
Monkey 30 January 1968 to 16 February 1969
Rooster 17 February 1969 to 5 February 1970
Dog 6 February 1970 to 26 January 1971
Pig 27 January 1971 to 14 February 1972
Rat 15 February 1972 to 2 February 1973
Ox 3 February 1973 to 22 January 1974
Tiger 23 January 1974 to 10 February 1975
Rabbit 11 February 1975 to 30 January 1976
Dragon 31 January 1976 to 17 February 1977
Snake 18 February 1977 to 6 February 1978
Horse 7 February 1978 to 27 January 1979
Goat 28 January 1979 to 15 February 1980
Monkey 16 February 1980 to 4 February 1981
Rooster 5 February 1981 to 24 January 1982
Dog 25 January 1982 to 12 February 1983
Pig 13 February 1983 to 1 February 1984
Rat 2 February 1984 to 19 February 1985
Ox 20 February 1985 to 8 February 1986
Tiger 9 February 1986 to 28 January 1987
Rabbit 29 January 1987 to 16 February 1988
Dragon 17 February 1988 to 5 February 1989
Snake 6 February 1989 to 26 January 1990
Horse 27 January 1990 to 14 February 1991
Goat 15 February 1991 to 3 February 1992
Monkey 4 February 1992 to 22 January 1993
Rooster 23 January 1993 to 9 February 1994
Dog 10 February 1994 to 30 January 1995
Pig 31 January 1995 to 18 February 1996
Rat 19 February 1996 to 6 February 1997
Ox 7 February 1997 to 27 January 1998
Tiger 28 January 1998 to 15 February 1999
Rabbit 16 February 1999 to 4 February 2000
Dragon 5 February 2000 to 23 January 2001
Snake 24 January 2001 to 11 February 2002
Horse 12 February 2002 to 31 January 2003
Goat 1 February 2003 to 21 January 2004
Monkey 22 January 2004 to 8 February 2005
Rooster 9 February 2005 to 28 January 2006
Dog 29 January 2006 to 17 February 2007
Pig 18 February 2007 to 6 February 2008
Rat 7 February 2008 to 25 January 2009
Ox 26 January 2009 to 13 February 2010
Tiger 14 February 2010 to 2 February 2011
Rabbit 3 February 2011 to 22 January 2012
Dragon 23 January 2012 to 9 February 2013
Snake 10 February 2013 to 30 January 2014
Horse 31 January 2014 to 18 February 2015
Goat 19 February 2015 to 7 February 2016
Monkey 8 February 2016 to 27 January 2017
Rooster 28 January 2017 to 15 February 2018
Note
The names of the signs in the Chinese zodiac occasionally differ, although the characteristics of the signs remain the same. In some books the Ox is referred to as the Buffalo or Bull, the Rabbit as the Hare or Cat, the Goat as the Sheep and the Pig as the Boar.
For the sake of convenience, the male gender is used throughout this book. Unless otherwise stated, the characteristics of the signs apply to both sexes.
Welcome to the Year of the Rooster
With his shrill cock-a-doodle-do, proud strutting and distinctive plumage, the Rooster is an impressive bird. He commands attention and, with his beady eyes, is always alert and summing up situations. And his vigilant nature will be seen in his own year.
The Year of the Rooster promises much, but above all it calls for effort and hard work. Those who slack could feel the effects of the Rooster’s beak! Roosters have high standards and over the year important progress will be made.
On the international stage there could be much posturing and flexing of military muscle. As a result there could be periods of tension in some areas, especially where there is a power vacuum or a strong surge of nationalism, but a lot of the posturing of the Rooster year is just for show and in many instances agreements will be brokered and tensions eased.
A further feature of the year will be the increasing voice of some minorities. Long-standing resentment can surface and in some instances sweep away established orders. Some of the year will be unsettling and its effects – including on some national borders – far-reaching.
Early in 2017 the newly elected American president will take office and be quick to exert their authority. Not only will they be keen to start on their own legislative programme but also eager to make their mark on American foreign policy. International developments early on in the Rooster year could lead to swift responses and set the tenor of the new administration. In addition, the Rooster year will see much dialogue between world leaders, with key issues being addressed, especially ones relating to global security, environmental concerns and trade. Some landmark treaties will be signed and their effect can be considerable.
Within many nation states there will also be much internal dialogue and many decisions concerning policies and future directions. Rooster years can see much soul-searching and this process can be hastened by several prominent leaders standing aside.
With the world stage seeing times of uncertainty, the financial markets will be jittery and speculators will need to be on their guard. This is no year for ‘easy money’ or ‘get rich quick’ strategies. Instead, hard work will be the order of the day, although important growth will be seen during the year. With the Rooster priding himself on his appearance, the fashion industry could be especially buoyant, with new styles coming to the fore. Tourism and the fitness industry are also set to fare well. In addition, the internet will continue to influence the lives of many, as well as shape