The Dog

The Dog is the ultimate symbol of loyalty. The family pet dog gives the members of the family unconditional love even when they leave him alone all day. The dog, alert, at the door with tail wagging is a warm and welcoming sight to come home to after a bad day! The year of the Dog is the Eleventh in the Chinese Cycle and is emblematic of the spirit of giving. The dog is the ultimate giver as a companion and pet.

People born in the year of the dog are resourceful and able to take care of themselves. In their intentness to do good Dog people may intrude beyond where they are welcome. Gentle reminders of appropriate boundaries with Dog people tend to lead to stronger bonds in relationships. Dogs are generous sometimes to a fault, but their loving and caring nature shines through in all their acts. Dog people are people people! They care about their fellowman and are not easily swayed with things that don’t matter like power and prestige. Their unselfishness is evident in their devotion to their fellow man, whether in a one-on-one or with mankind as a whole, Dogs always care.

Dogs are the ultimate nurturers and do well in professions that help others. Dogs are tenacious and make good attorneys and judges, police officers as well. In the medical field everything from counselors to surgeons are appropriate for Dogs to pursue as a career. Spiritual professionals such as spiritual counselors, priests, nuns, and clerics are well suited for Dog personalities. Cheerful and willing, the Dog personality is helpful and diligent. Ready, willing and capable, Dogs have no problems helping others with tasks or pulling together as a team. Caring and patient Dog personalities are also great teachers and educators. The Dog personality should beware the innate desire to trust and take people at their word. Make sure the one giving their word is going to stand behind it. Expecting loyalty and dedication because it is an innate part of your nature you may trust too easily when judicious restraint is called for.

If you want to cheer the Dog person in your life, try a single yellow rose. Pale yellow is a color strong associated with those born in the year of the Dog. If you want to make a special gift to the dog in your life, make it a bouquet of red roses! Dogs enjoy craft work and making their home comfortable. When confronted with injustice Dogs tend to ruffle their fur and give a warning growl to the offender. Losing their temper is difficult for Dog people who are normally contrite once the storm is over. Dogs prefer the simpler things in life. A family weekend on the beach would mean much to a Dog person. If you want to buy your Dog friend a gem or stone to help them align with their energy, try moonstone, carnelian or jasper.