丙戌 (Hinoe-inu): the Yang Fire Dog

1.What 丙戌 means

丙戌 combines the heavenly stem 丙 (Hinoe) with the earthly branch 戌 (Inu). 丙 is likened to the sun, and 戌 to the dog.

The stem on top (Fire) feeds the branch below (Earth), a generating pairing. The urge to give is strong, and it shows as generosity and expressiveness.

2.Nacchin: Earth on the Rooftop

The nacchin (納音, “sound element”) of 丙戌 is Earth on the Rooftop. The clay of roof tiles: protecting the home and giving people a sense of security. The nacchin describes the essence of a birth-year eto; read more in the sixty eto and nacchin.

3.Personality when your day pillar is 丙戌

In Four Pillars astrology, the eto of your birth day (the day pillar) stands for you and for your marriage. Bright and cheerful, you have no hidden side. Passionate and quick to act, you naturally lift everyone's spirits.

The day branch (戌) shows your inner self, your private face and your bond with a spouse. Inside you carry the nature of the Dog: Like a loyal dog, you are sincere and faithful, a guardian who protects family and friends.

On the other hand: Your feelings show on your face and you get bored easily. Fine detail and steady routine are not your strong points.

4.Born in a 丙戌 year

If your year pillar is 丙戌, you are said to inherit the qualities of the sun and of the Dog in your social role and family character. For the personality of your birth animal, see Year of the Dog.

5.丙戌 years

1886, 1946, 2006, 2066

6.丙戌 days in 2026 and 2027

A 丙戌 day comes round once every 60 days: Jan 12, 2026 (Mon), Mar 13, 2026 (Fri), May 12, 2026 (Tue), Jul 11, 2026 (Sat), Sep 9, 2026 (Wed), Nov 8, 2026 (Sun), Jan 7, 2027 (Thu), Mar 8, 2027 (Mon), May 7, 2027 (Fri), Jul 6, 2027 (Tue), Sep 4, 2027 (Sat), Nov 3, 2027 (Wed).

7.Void period (tenchūsatsu / kūbō) of 丙戌

丙戌 belongs to the decade (jun) that begins with 甲申, and its void branches are 午 and 未. If your day pillar is 丙戌, years of the Horse and the Goat are your void years. What is tenchūsatsu? →