According to Chinese astrology, we are entering the Year of the Dog on Feb. 16, 2018. But what will the new year bring to our lives according to the Chinese zodiac? Feng Shui and Chinese astrology expert Ceren Sakin from the Turkish-Chinese Cultural Association has some striking observations.

A harmonious and enjoyable year awaits usAfter two challenging years, 2016 and 2017, we will be able to breathe a little bit more since we are going to be influenced by two elements that are compatible with each other this year. We can say that people will have a more harmonious and enjoyable year because the elements of this year are not destructive, but constructive. We are also about to enter a state where the earth element is very strong.

The element of Year of the dog is "Yang Earth"As a personality, Yang Earth has a very high power of sanctions. It is likened to a mountain and is difficult to overcome. It is stationary, earthly and harsh, and represents strength because it represents our muscles. "Yang, earth, dog" has another description in the Chinese astrology, which I call a "tumbler." No matter how big the blow, the person never falls, and he is strong and determined enough to get back up again.

Watch out for accidentsThe only problem with the dog sign is the lack of a guardian angel! Because it represents the earth element, those who have a conflict with the dog sign should not climb mountains and do extreme sports, and they should pay attention to health as much as possible. It is possible that injuries can be very severe. In order to protect themselves, I recommend that those who have conflicts carry the rabbit symbol on them.

This year, natural disasters are expected to come from earth. There is a direction for disasters every year, for example, as we expected fires and stabbings last year, we could be exposed to earth-related disasters this year.

Love energy comes from the southFor couples or those looking for a romantic relationship, and those who want to have children, love energy comes from the south this year. Putting red objects in pairs or Mandarin duck accessories in this corner of your house will activate these places. Good news for those born during the days of Yang Earth (Yin Water), the sky element of the year. Your marriage prospects are pretty strong this year. For couples, we can say that it will be a pleasant and harmonious year.

What is waiting for us in economy and politics?Since the Chinese calendar has a 60-year cycle, it is worth looking at what happened exactly 60 years ago. Unfortunately, Turkey's economy in 1958 was not in very good condition, while the dollar went up from TL 3 to TL 9. There was a deficit in foreign trade, and borrowing increased. The Vietnam War ravaged the world.

So, it is worth keeping in mind the possibility that the rise of the dollar that started last year may continue because the fire element supports the economy, and this element, which became weaker in 2017, will not be seen for a few years. For this reason, abstention and fears may arise in the economy.

Who will make money in the year of the dog?According to the element cycle, the tree element manages the earth element, and we can call it the money of the tree element. For this reason, the sectors of the tree element are going to make money, unlike last year. These included the textile, broadcasting, media, interior designing, landscaping, and food sectors.

Sectors of the metal element are supported much by the Earth, but unfortunately, this support is in terms of work and performance and will require some time before results. Of course, they will work very hard and be supported, but they will need some time to make a profit. These sectors are engineering, computer, automotive and banking.

We can say the same for sectors of the fire element because the fire element also supports the earth. Therefore, they have positive interactions with earth. We can also say that they will work hard and be active, but just like the metal, it will take some time to generate cash. These include stock exchange, finance, chemistry, entertainment, and energy sectors.

For the earth element, the earth will mean competition, so the sectors of the earth element will be exposed to a very competitive environment. Therefore, we can say that the profit will be divided among some sectors such as construction, mining, hotel management, and real estate.

Other sectors are unfortunately not supported much this year and may experience some losses and difficulties.

This year, abundance is in favor of those with doors overlooking the southeast. For example, if the favorite part of your house, like your living room, is in the southeastern direction with an open front, then the abundance will be with you.