Dog (zodiac)

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The twelve animals of Chinese astrology:
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.

1 Years and associated five elements
2 Attributes
3 Traditional Dog attributes/associations
4 See also
5 External links

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
17 February 1958 - 7 February 1959: Earth Dog
6 February 1970 - 26 January 1971: Metal Dog
25 January 1982 - 12 February 1983: Water Dog
6 January 1994 - 30 January 1995: Wood Dog
29 January 2006 - 17 February 2007: Fire Dog
2018 - 2019: Earth Dog
2030 - 2031: Metal Dog

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. Dogs are also considered to be extremely good looking, smart, graceful, likeable and nice.

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, scientist, actor/actress, teacher, writer, movie director, secret agent, pub landlord/landlady.

Traditional Dog attributes/associations

Attribute
Zodiac Location	11th
Ruling hours	7-9 PM
Direction	West Northwest
Season and month	Autumn, October
Lunar Month Dates	October 8-November 6
Gemstone	Diamond
Color	Navy blue
Roughly equivalent western sign	Pisces
Polarity	Yang
Positive Traits	Honest, loyal, modest, dependable, eloquent, assertive, generous, patient, intelligent, well-meaning, playful, lively, out-going, versatile, quirky
Negative Traits	Nervous, quick temper, gets embarrassed easily, sarcastic
Countries	Argentina, Canada, Ethiopia, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand