Dog
The Sign:
The Dog is the sign of fidelity.
Basic Character:
Dog year people are not unlike their animal sign in terms of loyalty,
honesty and a sense of duty. Such people are champions all, not only
of the verities of the here and now, but also sometimes of lost causes,
and certainly of the oppressed. Dog year people are rarely introverted
characters. In general terms a dog year might indeed be conservative
in its outlook, but none-the-less will be a year of great consolidation
of the things in life that really matter. Although dog year people do
not lap-up the social round with any exuberance, it does not mean
that they are not good mixers. They get on well with most animal
types but on occasions not so well with people born in the year of the
ox, dragon, cock and sheep.
The Dog lover:
Though Dog are oftendescribed as slow to make friends-they don't
easily entrust theiraffections-when they do, those friendships are for
life. In fact,personal relationships for the Dog-born are THE most
essential andmost important components of their lives; money,
power, success all the elements that might motivate members of other
signs, simply don't mean a thing to Dogs without first and foremost a
loving partner by their side and a stable and secure family and
homelife. Some born under this influence, though, may encounter
difficulties in finding a life-long mate principally because of the
importance they attach to their relationships, but also because of their
anxieties and their mistrust of people they don't know. Consequently,
they could miss many an opportunity to develop an intimate rapport
with suitors who could potentially develop into otherwise most worthy
partners. In love, the most salient characteristic of Dogs is their
loyalty. Once these people have pledged their allegiance, or sworn
their marriage vows, they will stick to their partners through thick and
thin. Few more constant, more faithful companions will be found than
those born under the influence of the Dog.
The Dog parent:
Children of a Dog mother or father are fortunate indeed for in them
they will have inherited not so much a parent but more a friend. Dog
parents are truly perceptive and aware when it comes to their
offspring, allowing them to develop at their own pace and to find their
own niche in society. They are caring and supportive, always ready to
hear them out, to tend a shoulder for them to cry on, to provide a
sounding board for their ideas and aspirations, a word of comfort
when required. Neither possession nor restrictive, these parents carry
their beliefs of freedom and equal rights into the very heart of their
homes so that their children are allowed free expression and the
freedom to be themselves.
The Dog Children:
Like all young puppies, Dog youngsters are cute and lovable. They are
blessed with a warm and cuddly nature, friendly, easy-going and
well-adjusted. They love their family and home and are quite happy to
potter around their own familiar territory. From a very young age Dog
children develop a certain presence, a bearing akin to self-esteem that
makes them stand out and makes others respect them. Full of
common-sense, they can be relied upon to get their work done
without too much hassle and will always be at hand to offer their
assistance when help is required, or when younger brothers or sisters
need the benefit of their protection. Mentally these little puppy Dogs
are alert and observant, eager to learn and just as eager to please.
Health:
Some Dog people, depending at what time of day and when in the
year they were born, can be fairly highly-strung. Most, however, are
sturdy types who can, when necessary, withstand a good deal of
mental and physical hardship with philosophical acceptance. However,
for those who suffer from anxiety, ways and means should be sought
to combat that deeply-felt uneasiness and thus put their minds to
rest.
Compatibility:
Horse and Tigers provide excellent Dog partners. All share the
qualities of forthrightness and loyalty. Rats, Snakes, Monkeys, Boars
and other Dogs provide companionship and should experience little in
the way of conflict. Dog/Rooster combinations are difficult. Roosters
are entirely to critical of the idealistic Dog*s worldview and the Dog
does not understand why the Rooster has to be so everlastingly
theatrical and grandiose. Dogs and Dragons are unfortunate; the
Dragon is entirely too everblown and confident for the Dog. Dogs
rarely find happiness with moody, self-indulgent Sheep and the Sheep
finds the Dog upsetting and critical. Somewhat surprisingly, Dogs and
Rabbits make lifelong friends and lovers. The Rabbit admires the
Dog*s steadfastness and helps to ease the Dog*s diplomatic
relationships with the world at large.