On February 16, 2018, we will celebrate the Chinese New Year in the eastern calendar and it will be held under the auspices of the Yellow Earth Dog. This is a peace-loving animal, so, fortunately, no natural or man-made disasters are expected. Joy, light and a lot of things await us. But there will be no loneliness, melancholy and other elements of a dog’s life this year!
The two fiery years are being replaced by the Year of the Dog, so the world will become more restrained and calm. This will affect everything: politics, economics, finances, personal life and even nature.
For you, the period will be positive in everything related to personal and spiritual growth, you will have a feeling that your path is correct. Creative potential will be high, you can do whatever you like, and not look back at anyone.
Love and relationships
A dog is a family creature who loves coziness and comfort. However, she cannot sit at home: she is very active and loves to communicate. Therefore, it will not be difficult for outgoing people to find new acquaintances, establish connections and make friends in 2018. Shy people should put all doubts aside and finally learn to interact with the world. Those who are planning to live 2018 in captivity in their own apartment without friends and acquaintances will be disappointed: the Dog will disrupt your dull plans. It will be easy and simple to find friends, and smart people will definitely take advantage of this. In addition to expanding your circle of business and professional communication, you can increase your chances of personal happiness. Yes! For many, there is a huge chance of meeting their soul mate in 2018. Even if it doesn’t come to a wedding, the relationship that arose during this period will be strong and lasting for many, many years.
This year, married couples are advised to very carefully choose those who will enter their home. It is possible that new friends, workers, and service personnel may encroach on peace near the family hearth. The Yellow Earth Dog is not as simple as it seems: it will repeatedly test your strength and endurance, and pit you against unusual characters. Its task is to teach you to distinguish good from evil in a mask. Your task is to pass the test with honor.
Children
Children will be given to all those who are thirsty and waiting in 2018. Rejoice! The long-awaited pregnancy and successful birth are just around the corner. Healthy, beautiful children, one might say, are already rushing to you! Babies born this year will be unusually talented, thoughtful, diligent, persistent and kind. Among them are engineers, doctors, scientists, teachers, real creators.
Adult children will not upset their parents. Answer them in kind: devote all your free time to your children, even if they have already acquired their own offspring.
Help and support them in all their ideas and endeavors!
Health
The dog is in good health. And all because he leads an active lifestyle and is often outdoors. Those who want to radically improve their well-being in 2018 should adhere to the same lifestyle. Get out into nature on weekends and communicate more with friends outside the home. For those who are young and strong, the Dog highly recommends trying themselves in long-distance running - even marathon running.
In addition to traditional medicine, use alternative and oriental medicine. They will help you get the best results in disease prevention, healing, and maintain your health at the proper level.
Lastly about food. Or rather, about safety at the table. The dog cannot tolerate sweets, alcohol, and, oddly enough, fatty foods. These products may cause serious problems. You shouldn’t be afraid of the huge number of rules and requirements of the 2018 totem. The main trait of the Earth Dog is tolerance.
Business, work, career
This year you have a rare situation when you have a chance to conquer any career heights, and at the same time increase your status in society, become more influential, significant, and authoritative for others. Do not be afraid to take on more responsibility, because now your professional destiny is being decided in the most literal sense of the word. You can discover your true calling and confidently follow your heart. Moreover, you don’t even need to be particularly active, the main thing is not to interfere with circumstances, catch the wave that will come right to your doorstep, and boldly surrender to the flow of events.
From January to April, you will understand what you want to change in your work, and you will be ready for it. Next, it is useful to expand the area of professional (and other!) knowledge. The best period for self-realization in your career will begin in August, you are simply doomed to success, it is only important to recognize your chance in time. It could also be an interview that you get into completely by chance. And the opportunity to suddenly start your own business, to become the one and only expert in your field. Moreover, you are not very inclined to obey now, which means that you should be prepared for a new leadership position. Financial affairs will go well all year, and in November and December you will feel the results of your professional actions.
The Year of the Fire Rooster has just begun, and many are already wondering: what animal is the year of 2018? Nowadays astrology is extremely popular, Russians are trying to find out in advance how the patron beast will affect the entire next year. Now we know that in 2017 the loud and bright, but homely Rooster, who loves order and worship in everything, rules. What will the next year 2018 bring us? What animal symbolizes it according to the eastern calendar? What color will the New Year be? How to prepare for the upcoming holiday?
Symbol of next year
If you don’t yet know what the symbol of 2018 will be, then let us remind you that this is the patronage of the Yellow Earth Dog. Let us please the Russians, the entire period will be characterized by stability, wisdom, balanced decisions, and people born this year are endowed with a calm character, have worldly wisdom, devotion to friends and loved ones. True, the symbol of the year does not like new things and has difficulty accepting radical updates. But dog people are often slow, they have a hard time making decisions on which a lot depends, they like to delegate the taking of tough measures to someone else, they are often secretive and withdrawn, and sometimes they blindly trust their loved ones.
Everyone born under this sign is always faithful and honest, they will become the most devoted friends and life partners. They approach matters extremely responsibly; you can always rely on them and trust them with any information without fear of its disclosure. The only thing is that before human dogs are given any task, they need to clearly explain the sequence of actions and visually describe the purpose of the work.
A person born according to the horoscope in the year of the Dog accepts his family and friends as they are, with all their problems and shortcomings, he will never condemn them for their actions, but, on the contrary, will look for a logical justification for them.
True, people whose year falls in 2018 react sharply to lies and betrayal; they speak out openly if they feel that they are being deceived.
Now you know what animal there will be next year. But how does this symbol converge with representatives of other signs? The Dog is a friend of almost all symbols according to the eastern calendar; sometimes conflicts with people born in the year of the Goat are possible.
If we talk about the personal life of dog people, they are always devoted spouses, they sincerely believe in their other halves, but, as mentioned above, they do not tolerate lies and betrayal. By betraying him once, you can lose his love forever. Strong marriage alliances can be built with people born in the year of the Horse, but strained relationships will be with the Tiger and Dragon.
People whose year will be under the auspices of the Dog usually choose various professions; they can be excellent leaders and teachers.
Now you know the year 2018 of which animal will be patronized by the Yellow Earth Dog, which will bring us stability and tranquility. But how to prepare for the future holiday, what to wear to celebrate it, what to prepare to appease the patron of the year?
Current colors and shades of clothing for the New Year 2018
The symbol of the year 2018 is the Yellow Dog, so if you don’t yet know what to wear for the next holiday, then, of course, the mistress of next year loves “fiery” colors. A bright red dress would be ideal. The patron will definitely notice the rich coral, purple or scarlet color. However, the choice of clothes for the New Year's holiday is not limited solely to the color red and its shades; clothes in bright yellow, orange, blue and green are perfect. The main thing is the richness and richness of the shades. Many people believe that if you celebrate the holiday correctly, then 2018 will be accompanied in everything, all your dreams and hopes will definitely come true. Therefore, choose your New Year's outfit carefully!
New Year's table
What to cook for the New Year's holiday? Now we know who it will be in 2018, and, of course, the Dog prefers meat dishes, the menu must be satisfying, this beast does not like to go hungry. An abundance of delicious hot and cold meat dishes is welcomed on the table, it can be jellied meat, shish kebab, aspic, cutlets, chops, steaks, baked meat, baskets with meat pate. But there may not be fish on the New Year’s table!
Potatoes and rice are also not held in high esteem by the symbol of 2018; it is better to avoid them. The dog loves hearty desserts: creamy ice cream, cakes and pastries, cottage cheese and sour cream dishes.
You can decorate the festive table with bright fruits, making it a real summer in the middle of winter, because next year’s hostess will like rich colors.
Now let’s find out which of the other signs will be pleased with 2018 and which will be disappointed. Which symbols should be wary of making fateful decisions next year? Which animal will be protected in 2018?
Prediction by zodiac signs
2018 according to the Chinese calendar is the year of the Yellow Earth Dog, what is the forecast for other signs, will other animals be able to “make friends” with the mistress of next year?
- For the Rat, the year may not be successful, because the Rat is a selfish nature, and the Dog, on the contrary, is devoted and selfless. For the year to bring good things, the Rat will have to give in in many ways.
- The Ox will definitely be lucky, especially in his personal and family life.
- The characters of the Tiger and the Dog are a little similar, so next year the Tiger will have many new adventures, pleasant acquaintances and accomplishments.
- Rabbits will have a calm, measured year, without any changes.
- But the Dragon must wait for a trick at work; one of his colleagues can seriously set him up in front of his superiors.
- Everything will be stable for the Snakes, too, although you shouldn’t expect changes in your personal life.
- Next year the horse will definitely meet a new love, and perhaps a strong marriage will develop with her.
- The Goat will have a successful career in 2018.
- The Monkey can expect serious problems at work.
- The Rooster should not waste his time on trifles.
- For Dogs, the next year will be very successful, although you should expect troubles in personal relationships.
- The pigs will finally solve their financial problems.
Now we know which animal is the patron of 2018 according to the eastern horoscope. The dog is a faithful and devoted friend, so next year everything will definitely work out.
Hello, dear friends! How quickly time flies! Half of this year is already behind us, which means it’s time to slowly take stock and prepare for the future. What to expect? What will 2018 be like according to the Chinese calendar?
Success or failure?
Residents of the Celestial Empire, when making forecasts, primarily take into account 2 factors: the elements and the animal.
2016 and 2017 are associated with Fire, so the period was filled with sudden outbreaks, changes, and instability. Now we are moving into the power of the Earth - a calmer element. You can read more about the elements in another post. What animal does 2018 correspond to according to the Chinese calendar? To the dog! Friendly and loyal creature. The color of the future is yellow. It itself is associated with peace and tranquility.
What will the future bring? In general, there are quiet, gradual changes for the better, but with reservations. Let's consider each area separately.
Personal front
New 2018 Year of the Yellow Earth Dog is a great chance to find your soul mate! The shaggy patron loves not only comfort, but also large companies. You will easily make new acquaintances. However, you need to be careful: the dog cannot tolerate betrayal and betrayal. If you don't take your partner seriously, you yourself risk being left broke.
For those who have already found happiness, 2018 also promises good luck. This is a good time to get married and start a family. The dog does not have a “double bottom”, so you can be sure of the sincerity of your partner.
Just don't sit within four walls! This is alien to a shaggy friend, and water does not flow under a lying stone. Despite the promising combination, it will still take some effort.
Family and friends
There will be many new acquaintances, but the risk of conflicts is high. Try to behave with restraint. This will definitely be rewarded. Always think about whether it is worth spoiling the nerves of both yourself and others because of everyday little things. The year 2018 of the Yellow Earth Dog will bring exceptionally wise and intelligent friends into your life. It is possible that you will find them while traveling. Don't be afraid of adventure!
However, something will have to be sacrificed. Let go of “extra” people from your life. If you want to gain loyal allies, first let the traitors and liars leave.
Favorable moment for conceiving a child. Replenishment will appear in those families in which peace, understanding and fidelity reign.
Prosperity
What does 2018, the Year of the Dog according to the Chinese calendar, promise us financially? Depends on you! For those who love honest work, this is a chance to get ahead. The shaggy patron greatly values stubbornness and activity, so he will reward your efforts. Nothing good awaits lazy people and those who have been seen in ignoble acts. However, as at any other time.
A good year to start your own business. Smart and responsible people will achieve success: circumstances will develop in their favor. There is also a high chance of promotion if your boss was born in the year of the Dog.
Health
And a lot of good things await us here! The earth dog enjoys good health because he loves sports and nature. It's time to switch to the right lifestyle. Discover new hobbies, meet friends outside the home more often. This way you will attract the attention of your shaggy patron.
Important: next year corresponds to the sign WU XU. It itself is soil, therefore it coincides with the elements and promises success. However, if you make the Dog angry, stability will turn into mental wandering. You will constantly feel out of place. There is a risk of getting stuck in a “swamp” - an eternal search for friends, a profession and oneself.
How to make friends with a Dog?
Want to avoid problems? Start with the right meeting of the future! You just need to remember what 2018 will be like according to the Chinese calendar in order to intuitively navigate. The dog loves fun, friends and meat feasts. So give it to her! Crackers, sparklers, fireworks... Have a real holiday! It's a good idea to go outside after dinner and meet your dog right there.
In terms of clothing, the furry patron is not picky. He likes red, yellow and green tones. The backup option is colors from beige to brown. The companion has a special passion for shiny things. Decorate your house and Christmas tree with sparkles, toys and tinsel. Be sure to hang garlands!
Please note that the Chinese calendar is a little late. You will need to meet the dog on February 4, 2018 at 00.30 Moscow time.
The coming year promises to be calm, but at the same time successful. However, this only applies to those who are hardworking and honest. Strive, and sooner or later you will achieve your goal!
How are you spending this year? Were the forecasts and expectations met? Tell us about it!
January is still far away, but people are already interested in the question of whose year 2018 will be according to the Eastern calendar, what can be expected from it.
The twelve animals that replace each other in the Chinese calendar are complemented by the alternation of the dominant elements. These elements are wood (green), fire (red), earth (yellow), metal (white), water (black). The symbols of 2018 are a dog and earth, and yellow one.
Why is the land yellow and the water black in China? For the Chinese, the land is mostly sand and loam, it is not black, like in Kuban. And the water in the river flowing under the trees seems dark; After all, there are a lot of Black Rivers in Russia.
So, as we celebrate the New Year 2018 according to the eastern calendar, we must greet the yellow earthen dog. Maybe it would be more correct to call the dog an earth dog? This also sounds awkward, although the earth or earth dog is clearly a more phlegmatic and peaceful animal than the fiery rooster - the symbol of 2017. By the way, in Russia the handsome fiery rooster is a rather negative symbol, meaning fire. Fans of dark humor may note that after a fire it is logical to dig a dugout...
In the traditional Chinese calendar, cycles correspond to the phases of the moon. For the Chinese, it is important not only which animal’s year is 2018 according to the eastern calendar, but also the time of its occurrence: it will happen on the new moon, February 16, 2018. It is on this day that we should congratulate the Yellow Dog on the beginning of her year. But it just so happened that in the countries of European culture the arrival of the Year of the Dog will be celebrated on the night of January 1, 2018. 
Figurines of dogs will stand on the festive table, cute dogs will decorate greeting cards and advertising booklets, and ladies will wear dresses close in color to the symbol of the year: yellow, orange, terracotta, beige. By the way, astrologers recommend wearing diamonds and diamonds as jewelry. If you don’t happen to buy a suitable diamond, you can compromise and wear jewelry with cute pieces of glass.
What will the year 2018 be like according to the Eastern calendar?
Astrologers and fortune tellers will tell each person in detail what the coming year means for him, how to achieve success and happiness, and what to be wary of.
Well, what awaits all of us, according to traditional predictions? The symbolism of the Year of the Dog is opposite in emotional intensity to the Year of the Fire Rooster. A dog, in the understanding of Chinese sages, is a respectable animal, faithful to principles and rules. The character is conservative, balanced. The dog guards existing property and does not go on a raid. She is pragmatic and gives preference to real values and true friends. Does not like innovations and radical changes.
Will 2018, whose patron is the Yellow Dog, be as stable as the Chinese calendar promises? Let's wait and see... The previous years, the symbol of which was this cute animal - 1958 and 1898. They are distant in time from world upheavals and disasters, and are associated with peaceful life and prosperity.
Talismans, amulets in the year of the Yellow Dog
It has been noticed that in different countries dogs bark in different languages. In any case, people express dog barking in different words. A Russian dog says “woof-woof”, and a Chinese dog says “wan-wan”. Traditional images differ.
Dog figurines made in the Feng Shui tradition are not at all similar to dog figurines made in Russia. Chinese dogs, made of gold or its imitation, are fantastic beasts with large heads, flattened muzzles, menacingly bulging eyes and many decorative ornaments. These are formidable guards guarding treasures. Their eyes are made of sapphire (in cheap imitation, they are made of rhinestones), their mouth is too large and grinning. There is not a drop of sentimentality in these figurines; these dogs are categorically serious. 
It is appropriate to purchase a Chinese figurine to celebrate 2018 according to the Eastern calendar. By the way, in China such figurines are placed at doors to protect the home from evil spirits. But a more pleasant symbol of the year for us will be a porcelain or copper dog made in the European tradition. A dog with an attentive expression on its cute muzzle. A friend of the person you want to pet.
Zodiac Signs and Year of the Dog
Europe accepts Eastern culture “all at once,” combining symbols and being carried away by their external, decorative side. For most of us, this is a game into which we are increasingly drawn. For residents of China and India, the zodiac signs and the Chinese calendar are incompatible; these are different worlds. But in European culture they combine remarkably well. Astrologers have found a place for all signs of the Zodiac in the years of the dog, rooster, sheep and other Chinese animals.
By contacting a specialist in all kinds of predictions and interpretations, you can find out how the calm energy of the Yellow Earth Dog will affect Leo or Aquarius. Which union will be favorable in 2018 for Unicorn or Aquarius? Will the Year of the Dog bring success in business to Gemini? Looking through the vague astrological forecasts, you can find all sorts of answers, often contradictory. Choose the best predictions and let them come true!
The patron and undivided mistress of 2018 will be the Dog - an animal endowed with devotion, justice, and the ability to get along with others. She will especially zealously protect people born this year from troubles and various troubles. The color of the year is yellow. It can evoke positive associations. Symbolizes light and warmth. The element of the year is Earth, personifying fertility, wisdom and wealth.
Thus, The ruling animal of 2018 will be the yellow earthen dog. The beginning of the Year of the Yellow Earth Dog according to the eastern horoscope falls on February 16th. The exact time of the Chinese New Year 2018 is 00 hours and 07 minutes Moscow time. It is at this moment, according to the lunar calendar, that the new moon begins, and with it the year of the Yellow Earth Dog, which will last until February 4, 2019.
Characteristics of the 2018 Year of the Dog
The past two years, which were “fiery” and characterized by activity, aggression and assertiveness, will be replaced by a calmer year. Excessive emotionality, passionate feelings and a tough disposition will be replaced by stability, balance, thoroughness and tranquility. This influence of the elements and color of the year will affect literally everything - character, health, personal life and even politics, as well as weather conditions.
In addition to honesty, friendliness and determination, the Dog has a difficult and rather unpredictable character. Therefore, throughout the year, people may feel lazy and lack of energy from time to time. But these temporary difficulties will only affect those who lack clear goals, motivation, and life guidelines. People who manage to win over the mistress of the year, having secured her support, will be able to count on all sorts of benefits.
In general, 2018 promises to be harmonious and rich in positive events on a global scale; perhaps brilliant discoveries will be made in the field of medicine and economics. The year is also favorable for love and family relationships. Many couples in love will have an increased incentive to start a family. Single people will be able to meet their soulmate. And those who dream of adding to their family will receive the happy news of a long-awaited pregnancy. According to statistics, in the Year of the Dog the birth rate increases sharply. Surely this is due to the fact that the element of Earth symbolizes fertility, abundance, and motherhood.
Color of the year 2018
In Eastern culture, all colors can carry not only a certain emotional load, they are also functionally significant and also have specific content. Yellow color is given great importance. It symbolizes prosperity, unshakable faith, the beginning of something new, unity, joy and happiness.
In ancient China, yellow was the color of emperors. For a long time, in the territory of this country, clothes of the specified color and its shades were allowed to be worn exclusively by emperors and persons close to them. In the countries of the East, “solar” magic, the main color of which is yellow, has been relevant since ancient times and is still relevant. The teaching is based on rituals aimed at:
- to obtain a rich harvest;
- to changes in weather conditions;
- to transform “dead” soil into fertile soil;
- to protect people from evil spirits, diseases, witchcraft influence and various types of misfortunes.
Each color corresponds to a certain side of the world and a specific time of year. Thus, the color yellow symbolizes autumn and the directions leading to the center of the Earth. Therefore, it can be combined with golden, brown and white colors. The peculiarity of eastern color symbolism lies in the duality of color meanings. Based on this, the color yellow can represent not only goodness, faith, happiness, power, marriage bonds and harmony, but also the abode of the dead.
If we consider the influence of the color yellow for 2018, it can be noted that the most significant events in people's lives will take place in the autumn months. Those who manage to appease the mistress of the year will find harmony in their relationship with their partner. This is especially true for married couples. Single people will have a good chance of meeting a life partner and finding personal happiness; prosperity; brilliant career success; well-being in financial matters; improvement of health.
Element of 2018
Element of 2018 Earth is one of the elements of nature and the element that will dominate in the coming year. Symbolizes worldly wisdom, moral purity, devotion to ethnic, cultural and family traditions. Therefore, astrologers recommend celebrating 2018 taking these aspects into account.
In the eastern horoscope, this element occupies a central place, corresponding to the North Star, around which the celestial bodies revolve. Due to the fact that the North Star has always personified the Emperor, who was its earthly incarnation, this element is inextricably linked with control and power. As for the time of year, mid-summer is associated with the Earth, when the main fruits, berries, fruits, grains and vegetables begin to ripen. This element of nature is also associated with a certain period of life - maturity, which, as a rule, is the middle of the life path.
The element of Earth will have a powerful influence throughout the year. This will be expressed in stability, which will be present in almost all areas of life. A special impact will be had on those who are in power, hold leadership positions, and are the owners of large enterprises. In order not to worsen their situation and not lose their status, these people must be disciplined and fair, show patience and courage. The dog will not tolerate pretense and deception.
Another important area on which the disaster will have a significant impact is the family hearth. The Earth is a symbol of fertility and unity, and the Dog teaches people to honor traditions, including family ones. To have complete confidence in the strength of the family hearth, generally accepted moral standards should be observed. The year will be successful if you do not commit adultery, drive away harmful thoughts that tempt you, and take care of loved ones.
Three main qualities of the yellow earth Dog
1. A dog is faithful and devoted not only to someone, but also to its principles, ideals, and promises. Therefore, throughout the year, she will especially carefully protect those who are well-mannered, noble and honest from problems. The protection of the hostess in 2018 will automatically extend to people whose professional activities are related to the protection of rights, the search for truth, the restoration of justice, and the upholding of honor and valor (military, civil servants, scientists, researchers).
2. Yellow Earth Dog - a talisman for married couples. It helps strengthen relationships between loved ones and achieve personal happiness, and protects the family hearth from ill-wishers. It is believed that a marriage entered into in 2018 is doomed to a long and happy existence, and the spouses will never quarrel or need anything.
3. The patroness of the year is an excellent speaker and a gifted financier. Yellow color helps to increase communication skills and establish business connections, and the element of Earth brings an element of stability and balance. This means that 2018 will be a successful period for all entrepreneurs. Particular luck awaits those who buy/sell goods. Financially, the year promises to be very successful.
What can be done to make 2018 a favorable period?
In order for the Dog to be favorable to you throughout the year, firstly, you should strengthen family relationships in every possible way. Show concern for your relatives, give them your love, please them more often and pamper them with pleasant little things. Don't break family traditions. Be proactive. Know how to defend your point of view. Seek justice where lawlessness and arbitrariness prevail. Do not refuse to help those who turn to you, for example, for advice. Help the poor, beggars, street children, make donations regularly. Be extremely careful when dealing with business connections. In your career, be persistent and patient. For your efforts, the hostess of the year will reward you with honors and universal recognition.
Stop cooperating with those business partners who have repeatedly let you down. Contacts with unreliable people in the year of the Dog tend to worsen. Be careful and thrifty in terms of finances. Keep strict records of your family budget. Control your shopping expenses. Carefully approach global acquisitions, for example, when buying real estate or a car.
Your health will not let you down in 2018 if you eat right, exercise regularly, strengthen your body, and undergo preventive procedures. Beware of stress, emotional breakdowns and psychological tension. These are the main enemies of health in the year of the Dog.
What should you watch out for in 2018?
People who cause resentment or aggression in the Dog may experience the evil and even fighting side of the four-legged character. Therefore, you should not hurt the pride of the hostess of the year. Avoid displaying the following qualities: quarrelsomeness; greed: ignorance; self-confidence; stinginess. Family people who succumb to the temptation to betray their significant other will also be punished by the Dog. The patroness will simply deprive them of the opportunity to establish future relationships with their life partner. The Dog will punish lazy people and those who lead an idle lifestyle, welcoming all sorts of excesses, with a ruble. These people will not be able to stabilize their financial situation within a year.
Girls, pay attention! You are probably aware of the moral and religious aspects of deliberately terminating a normal pregnancy. In the year of the yellow earth Dog, abortion is an extremely serious sin that will entail negative consequences in the future. This may result in deterioration of health, development of serious complications after surgery, and even infertility. To kill a fetus conceived this year is to spoil your karma, which will affect your seven subsequent generations.
Where, how and with whom to celebrate 2018 Year of the Dog?
Due to the fact that the Dog is an ardent supporter of observing traditions and morally correct behavior, astrologers advise celebrating the holiday with family and close friends. You should not organize an overly magnificent and pompous celebration with all sorts of excesses. The dog doesn't like this. She prefers solidity, grace, warmth and moderate sophistication. Of course, a symbol of the unity of any family is a house full of cups. Therefore, celebrating the New Year at home would be an ideal option. As a last resort, if your house/apartment does not have enough space to comfortably accommodate all guests, you can rent a banquet hall. It is desirable that the interior of the hall be decorated in yellow, brown and white colors.
It is highly undesirable to choose entertainment venues, cafes, traditional and floating restaurants, clubs and other noisy places to celebrate the holiday. The dog prefers comfort and the most homely environment possible. She may harbor a grudge if the holiday is accompanied by outright revelry - dancing until you drop, loud vulgar songs, frivolity, shamelessness and arrogance.
How to decorate the house?
It’s unlikely that you’ll be able to create a mix of different styles when decorating your home for 2018. Don't forget that the Dog honors family traditions. Each family has its own heirlooms. These can be old portraits and photographs, shrouded in a haze of warm memories, collections of coins or stamps, greeting cards, boxes with jewelry or family treasures, chests with clothes. It is recommended to choose the attributes that will serve as the main decoration of the interior on a festive night from the designated items.
Oddly enough, the Dog gives traditional New Year’s decorations the status of “secondary”. Therefore, standard items are suitable as a pleasant addition: garlands; rain; tinsel; flashlights; firecrackers; confetti; Christmas decorations; serpentine; figures and drawings of dogs and puppies. When choosing auxiliary decorations, give preference to two or three (or one) primary colors. As for the main attributes (relics), their color does not play a special role, since they themselves carry a semantic load.
To appease the four-legged mistress of 2018, it is recommended to use auxiliary decorations in the following colors: yellow; ocher; olive; brown; white; sandy; orange; peach; coffee; beige; golden.
Advice If your family has few or no relics, you can use rare items or items from the times of the USSR as thematic attributes for decorating your house/apartment. For example, pioneer ties and bugles, banners, flags, patches. And also Komsomol and October badges, orders, medals, gramophone records and cassettes, kitchen utensils and small household items. And even if there are family heirlooms, the listed items will become excellent thematic attributes that will decorate the interior, creating a special atmosphere.
Which outfit to choose for the 2018 Dog?
As with everything else, you should adhere to moderation when choosing a New Year's outfit. After all, external attractiveness does not always mean revealing outfits. And considering that many ladies confuse frankness with vulgarity, you need to be especially careful.
Dear ladies, let your dress or suit be a little enticing, shocking and even piquant, but not vulgar. If you do not want to anger the Dog, there should be no miniskirts that do not cover the upper thighs, or deep necklines! The highlight of the outfit can be a fur collar and cuffs, a shawl, a cape or a muff. Choosing the color of the outfit is what matters. Dress in the traditional colors of the year.
As for men's New Year's outfit, there are no special recommendations. Men, as a rule, do not have the habit of dressing vulgarly. A business suit with a tie, a shirt with trousers or a T-shirt with jeans - all options are suitable. Everyone will choose the most comfortable form of clothing for themselves.
What to give in the Year of the Dog?
When choosing gifts for the New Year 2018, you need to take three aspects into account. Firstly, the gift should pleasantly surprise. Secondly, it must be thematically related to the mistress of the year, that is, remind that it is the yellow earthen Dog that rules the year. And thirdly, the gift should be practical and suit the taste of its future owner. Those who find it difficult to understand the abundance of goods and decide on a New Year's gift are recommended to pay attention to the gift ideas presented below.
Idea No. 1 Crafts A dog never strives for wealth; for him, the feelings that you experience in the process of giving a gift are more important. This is why handmade items are a great option. After all, you will leave a piece of your soul in them. The following can serve as homemade gifts: figurines; flowerpots you painted; postcards; beautiful soap sets; photo frames; sculptures; holiday candles.
Idea No. 2 Practical things In some ways, the Dog is a conservative. Therefore, useful in everyday life, as well as practical gifts will suit her taste and will always be relevant for her. But, having decided to use this gift idea, you need to know for sure that it will suit the recipient. Consider the following options: kitchen utensils (women); tie, cufflinks (for men) set of bed linen; bag; purse; umbrella; set of bath towels.
Idea No. 3 “Intellectual” gifts The dog is smart, well-read, educated, and has high intelligence. She always strives for self-development and self-realization. And the elements of the Earth endowed this animal with natural modesty and wisdom. In this regard, you can choose a gift based on these aspects. This could be a gift in the form of: a book; glasses case; business card holders; folders/briefcases for documents; business accessory (parker, diary, desk stationery set).
What should be the dishes on the New Year's table?
Absolutely all New Year's treats - first courses, hot and cold appetizers, drinks and desserts - should not be too pretentious. Excesses are unacceptable for a Dog. However, the absence of pomp does not exclude the presence of originality. The imagination of housewives is welcomed by the four-legged mistress. Let the dishes be prepared not so much from expensive ingredients, but from fresh, high-quality and healthy products. Low-alcohol products are welcome, but if someone prefers strong alcoholic drinks, cognac, vodka, and home-made moonshine can be placed on the table. The main thing is moderate use. Being heavily intoxicated on New Year's Eve can turn the Dog against you.
Important! Kvass will serve perfectly as a treat and as a decoration for the New Year's table. Its classic recipe involves the use of rye bread, so it will become a symbol of fertile soil. The Yellow Earth Dog will appreciate the treat and thank the owners of the house for such respect for themselves. It is advisable to prepare kvass yourself. This will not only guarantee the amazing taste of the drink, but will also bring significant benefits to the body.
How to decorate the New Year's table?
Tablecloth and napkins Due to the fact that the coming year will be ruled by the yellow earth Dog, it is recommended to choose napkins in the appropriate colors (orange, yellow, brown, sand). The napkins may contain images of a dog or puppies. Since yellow can be combined with white, you can choose a tablecloth in a traditional style. To surprise your guests, you can prepare a personal cloth napkin for each of them with the guest’s name and a picture of a dog embroidered on it. Yes, it will take time, but the invitees and the patroness of the year will be very pleased.
Crockery and cutlery Use ordinary utensils. No frills needed! The only thing you should avoid is using red kitchen utensils. After all, this color is associated with aggression and excitement, which does not fit in with the balanced disposition of a dog. Ideally, cutlery should be yellow. But not everyone has dishes of this color. So, you can use classic white color.
Candles, figurines, figurines It is recommended to decorate the New Year's table with beautiful candles and figurines in the form of dogs. They need to be placed between the plates. Also use animal figurines. Several (2-3 pieces) figures will be enough. The dog does not like excesses, so you should not overload the festive table with decorations. If you don't have figurines or figurines, you can make them yourself. Even paper or fabric is suitable for this. Candles can be made by melting paraffin (wax) and pouring them into the desired molds. The main thing is that the crafts are created with love.
The “highlight” of the table The dog is a meat eater. Sugar bones and offal are a special treat for her. From offal you can prepare the main dish of the holiday, for example, liver or heart salad. And the bones from the used meat can be placed in a beautiful saucer and placed on the table as a treat for the hostess of the year. To appease the Dog even more, you can make a decoration in the form of a miniature booth (dog house) and place it near a saucer with sugar bones.
As you welcome 2018, try to please its patron, the yellow earthen Dog. Then the mistress of the year will take you under her wing and throughout the year, fortune will be on your side. Happy New Year!
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