Dog (zodiac)
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| The twelve animals | |
|---|---|
| Rat | Ox |
| Tiger | Rabbit |
| Dragon | Snake |
| Horse | Sheep |
| Monkey | Rooster |
| Dog | Pig |
The Dog ( 狗 ) is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. The Year of the Dog is associated with the earthly branch symbol 戌. The character 狗 refers to the actual animal while 戌 refers to the zodiac animal.
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[edit] Years and associated five elements
Persons born within these date ranges for the zodiacal Dog bear the following elemental sign:
- 10 February 1910 - 29 January 1911: Metal Dog
- 28 January 1922 - 15 February 1923: Water Dog
- 14 February 1934 - 2 February 1935: Wood Dog
- 2 February 1946 - 21 January 1947: Fire Dog
- 18 February 1958 - 7 February 1959: Earth Dog
- 6 February 1970 - 26 January 1971: Metal Dog
- 25 January 1982 - 12 February 1983: Water Dog
- 10 February 1994 - 30 January 1995: Wood Dog
- 29 January 2006 - 17 February 2007: Fire Dog
- 2018 - 2019: Earth Dog
- 2030 - 2031: Metal Dog
[edit] Attributes
Like his animal namesake, he is Loyal. He is the one who people are most likely to turn to when they need help. The dog person will come through every time. That is because he/she is sensitive to others and empathizes with them, particularly if someone has suffered an injustice; he/she reacts quickly with the same feeling as though he/she had been personally offended. Friends know that they can rely upon their Dog friend to keep a promise or remain cool in a crisis. Dog People are somewhat selfish, terribly stubborn, and eccentric. They can find fault with many things and are noted for their sharp tongues.
Dog types are honest, intelligent and straightforward. They will take on any responsibility that is given to them and you can be sure that they will do their job well.
People born in this year tend to be difficult, upset and shocked more often than the other signs.
Dog types do not tolerate weakness. They will work to push the weakness or the whole person with weakness out of their lives (the pack) if the behavior continues.
Dogs ideal jobs: politician, actor/actress, teacher, writer, movie director
[edit] Traditional Dog attributes/associations
| Attribute | |
|---|---|
| Zodiac Location | 11th |
| Ruling hours | 7pm-9pm |
| Direction | West Northwest eastwest |
| Season and month | Autumn, October |
| Lunar Month Dates | October 8-November 6 |
| Gemstone | Diamond |
| Color | Navy blue |
| Roughly equivalent western sign | Libra |
| Polarity | Yang |
| Positive Traits | Loyal, modest, dependable, out-spoken, eloquent, assertive, generous, patient, intelligent, well-meaning, playful, lively, out-going, versatile, quirky |
| Negative Traits | Nervous, quick-temper, restless, self-righteous, pessimistic, critical, petty, accusing, stubborn, hot-headed, rebellious, blunt, rash, sarcastic, eccentric |
| Countries |  Argentina,  Canada,  Ethiopia,  Ireland,  Australia,  New Zealand |
