Dog

Loyalty, Justice and Care

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The Dog is the most faithful and altruistic sign of the Chinese zodiac. People born in the Year of the Dog are guided by a deep sense of justice and morality. They are born defenders who will side with the weak without hesitation. Their mission in life is to serve others and look after the common good. Although they can be pessimists, their hearts are made of gold, and friendship with a Dog is a gift for life.

The Dog tends to worry in advance. It often sees dangers where there are none, which stems from its strong protective instinct towards its loved ones.

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Personality Traits

People born under the sign of the Dog are honest, direct and trustworthy. They cannot scheme or pretend to be someone they are not. They hate injustice and often get involved in social or charitable work.

Their weakness is a tendency towards pessimism and criticism. They often complain about the world, seeing it in dark colours, which does not, however, stop them from trying to fix it. They are excellent listeners, although they rarely confide their own problems. They can be stubborn and uncompromising when it comes to moral principles.

Love and Relationships

In love the Dog is faithful and devoted, but also demanding. It needs a partner who will give it a sense of security and be one hundred percent loyal. Betrayal is a blow the Dog rarely forgives.

The beginnings of a relationship can be difficult, because the Dog is cautious and mistrustful. It takes a long time to test the other person's intentions. But once it loves, it loves unconditionally. It can be possessive and jealous, but this comes from the fear of losing its beloved. It is not a romantic with its head in the clouds - its love shows itself in everyday care and in being a support in difficult times.

Career and Finances

The Dog does not seek power for its own sake, nor money for luxury. At work it values purpose and meaning. It must feel that what it does is useful.

It does very well in teamwork, where it is a loyal employee or a fair boss. Ideal professions for the Dog are doctor, nurse, teacher, lawyer, judge, social worker or police officer. It is not afraid of hard work and always meets deadlines. In finances it is cautious and thrifty; it rarely throws money around, preferring to have something put aside for a rainy day.

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The Dog and the Elements

Water Dog The most laid-back of the Dogs. It is open, flexible and has excellent intuition. It likes working with people and has a gift for calming conflicts.

Wood Dog Warm and sociable. It is very sensitive to beauty and has an artistic soul. More than the others, it strives for stability and for building a strong group of friends.

Fire Dog A leader and an idealist. It has a charisma that draws people. It is brave and full of passion, but can be violent and dramatic in expressing its emotions.

Earth Dog A pragmatist. It is impartial, fair and very logical. It acts slowly but effectively. People respect it for its wisdom and stability.

Metal Dog An unbending defender. It has iron principles and is very strict in its judgements. Once it makes a decision, nothing will stop it. Its stubbornness can make it difficult to live with.

Compatibility with Other Signs

Dog + Rat A good match. The Dog values the Rat's intelligence, and the Rat the Dog's loyalty. They can create a stable, if sometimes noisy, home.

Dog + Ox A difficult relationship. Both are stubborn and conservative, but in completely different ways. There is no spark and no understanding.

Dog + Tiger Ideal partners. The Tiger gives courage, the Dog gives faithfulness. Together they fight for ideals and support each other without limits.

Dog + Rabbit A wonderful couple. The Rabbit soothes the Dog's fears, and the Dog gives the Rabbit a sense of security. Complete harmony.

Dog + Dragon A war of characters. The Dragon is too proud and the Dog too critical. Constant friction and a lack of respect.

Dog + Snake A solid relationship. The Dog admires the Snake's wisdom, and the Snake feels safe with the loyal Dog.

Dog + Horse Kindred spirits. They understand each other without words. The Horse brings joy, the Dog stability. A long and happy relationship.

Dog + Goat Too much pessimism. Both tend to complain. They may drag each other down instead of supporting each other.

Dog + Monkey Mixed feelings. The Dog may not trust the Monkey's cunning, and the Monkey may find the Dog boring. Hard to get along.

Dog + Rooster Constant quarrels. The Dog cannot stand the Rooster's boasting, and the Rooster hates the Dog's criticism. A cold war.

Dog + Dog Stable, but sad. They are faithful to each other, but may fall into a routine and worry together about the world's problems.

Dog + Pig A harmonious couple. The Pig is an optimist, which does the Dog good. The Dog looks after the naive Pig's safety.

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