The Dog Chinese Zodiac Sign is the eleventh sign of the Chinese Zodiac, and this native is considered the friendliest and most sympathetic. He loves to serve and is very helpful. He understands better than anyone else what it means to be loyal and faithful.
The Chinese Zodiac is composed of 12 animals that are organized in the following order: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Serpent, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. The Chinese calendar follows the cycles of the Moon, and on the first day of the Chinese New Year, one of the 12 animals takes its place for that year.
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Characteristics of the Dog Sign
- Symbol - 狗
- Element - Metal
- Ruling Planet - Venus
- Hour - 19h-21h (hours of the end of afternoon, before night falls)
- Month - October
- Season - Autumn
- Color - Yellow, a color associated with progress, fame and personal achievement. In Imperial China, this color was reserved for the Emperor
- Orientation - West-Northwest
- Yin/Yang Polarity - Yang, element that suggests extroverted, expansive, enthusiastic, expressive and communicative behaviors
- Attributes - Faithful, dedicated, empathetic, fun, helpful, reliable, hardworking, respectful , noble, tolerant, sociable, understanding, companion, outgoing, hardworking, unadventurous, patient, sense of duty, pessimistic, responsible, jealous, suspicious, prudent, cautious
- Lucky Days - 7 and 28 of each Chinese lunar month
- Lucky Months - 6th, 10th and 12th Chinese lunar months
- Numbers Lucky Numbers - 3, 4, 9 and numbers that contain them (like 34 and 49)
- Unlucky Numbers - 1, 6 and 7
- Sign Western Correspondent - Libra
The Dog Sign in Mythology
There are many legends and stories about the animals chosen to be part of the Chinese astrological system. One of these legends refers to the desire of the Jade Emperor to know the animals that inhabited the Earth. He decided that some of them would be brought before him. To facilitate the selection, the Emperor defined two criteria: they would have to be useful animals to Man or be one of the first to arrive at the Heavenly Palace on the day of choosing the animals.
When the animal signs were to be chosen, the rivalry between cat and dog was fierce. Each tried to prove to the Emperor that it was more useful than the other to Humans. The cat accused the dog of eating too much and limiting itself to guarding the door of the house, while the dog referred to the cat as being useless that only hunted rats and kept the best quality food. In view of the discussion between the two animals, the Jade Emperor was called to issue his judgment.
The Emperor asked the two animals how much food they ate each day. The dog answered honestly, but the cat didn't. Given this, the Emperor decided that both could participate in the competition. When selection day arrived, the dog got up early and arrived at the Palace on time. As for the cat, he let himself sleep, trusting that the treacherous mouse would wake him up in time.
That night, the mouse thought how lustrous the cat's fur was and how ugly he himself looked compared to it. He decided not to wake the cat and let him sleep the next morning. When he finally woke up, the cat well ran towards the Palace, but failed to arrive in time and, as a consequence, had no place as an animal sign.
Dates of the Dog Chinese Zodiac Sign
The Chinese Zodiac is associated with the way time is measured in traditional Chinese culture, that is, in 60-year cycles. This calendar results from the multiplication of the twelve animals and the five elements. This cycle is very important and makes each one of the 60 years a special and unique period.
Each animal governs, in rotation, a given year, in a continuous 12-year cycle that starts with the Rat and ends with the Pig. On the first day of the Chinese New Year, one of the 12 animals takes its place for that year. In addition to characterizing people born during that year, the animal also influences the attributes of the year - which affects us all. The years governed by the sign Dog are as follows:
- February 14 1934 to February 3 1935 - Wood Dog
- February 2 1946 to 21 January 1947 - Fire Dog
- February 18 1958 to February 07 1959 - Earth Dog
- January 25 1982 to February 12 1983 - Water Dog
- February 10 1994 to January 30 1995 - Wood Dog
- January 29 2006 to February 17 2007 - Fire Dog
- February 16 2018 to February 4 2019 - Earth Dog
- February 03 2030 to January 22 2031 - Metal Dog
The Dog Native Personality
LOYAL AND TRUSTY
Dog is the eleventh sign of the Chinese zodiac and is associated with progress and care. The personality of this sign is honest and courageous and it is always ready to defend a good cause and its loved ones. Empathetic and sensitive, it manages to win the trust of people it interacts with, with great ease. It has a strong sense of duty and responsibility.
Dogs seek, above all, to please. They are always ready to help and to serve. They can also be unadventurous and develop a sense of victimhood. With a tendentially pessimistic personality, they are particularly affected by social injustice or natural or human catastrophes. Sometimes it feels the world is too intense and may need to take refuge to rebalance its emotions.
Dogs are good co-workers and have a strong sense of duty to their community. Furthermore, they defend their group of friends tooth and nail.
Love and Relationships
In love, the native of the Dog Chinese Zodiac Sign is a good listener but has some difficulty talking about its feelings. It may find it easier to build a friendship first and let it develop into a romance over time.
Of all the signs of the Chinese Zodiac, the Dog is the one children prefer to be with. Very outgoing and fun, the native of this sign seems to have all the time in the world to be with children. When it plays with them, is completely focused and gives them its full attention. Basically, the native of the sign Dog is a big child.
The native of the sign Dog needs to be reassured by its partner and feel that it is loved. They seek company and are satisfied with platonic rather than sexual relationships.
- Signs more compatible with Dog - Rat, Ox, Tiger, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Dog, Pig
- Signs less compatible with Dog - Rabbit, Goat, Monkey, Rooster
Compatibility of the Dog Chinese Zodiac Sign
Chinese Astrology understands that certain combinations of Zodiac animals do better than others and that some signs are naturally antagonistic and therefore have a disharmonious relationship.
The compatibility between animals in the Chinese Horoscope takes into account the characteristics of each animal. Those whose characteristics match each other well and may tend to have good compatibility. The opposite is equally valid.
| Dog with... | |
|---|---|
| Rat | They make a good team. The Dog is loyal and doesn't mind being led by the Rat. |
| Ox | This relationship can work, more in business than in love, if both natives are aligned on their goals and working in the same direction. |
| Tiger | These two natives get along quite well as the Dog manages very well the more complicated aspects of the Tiger's personality. |
| Rabbit | Good combination. These two personalities respect each other and the relationships between them can work very well. |
| Dragon | The relationship of these two natives will hardly work. Whether in business or in a love relationship, they are too incompatible personalities. |
| Snake | This is an unlikely relationship, but it works. The Dog trusts the Snake, which pleases the latter. |
| Horse | This is a relationship with everything to work out, whether in terms of partnership in business or in a loving relationship. They understand each other almost without words. |
| Goat | This is a relationship that can work but there will never be passion. Mutual understanding is not abundant either. The relationship can be demanding and conflicted. |
| Monkey | At the outset, these two don't make a good connection. For the relationship to work, both natives have to be very committed. |
| Rooster | The Dog doesn't have the patience to wait for the Rooster's tempers to calm down, and the Rooster gets irritated by the Dog's patience. It's not a good combination. |
| Dog | They can either love each other forever or spend their lives arguing. |
| Pig | The Pig is a spender which can cause some resistance on the side of the Dog. However, this relationship can work. |
The Sign Dog and the Career
The native of the Dog is hardworking and is always up to any challenge that is proposed. Its enormous sense of loyalty allows it to occupy positions of trust. Information that is shared with this native is secure.
Works well in groups and takes responsibility. It doesn't especially like to be in charge and needs to be encouraged by its colleagues, as it avoids aggressive and competitive roles. They need to have a clear sense of tasks and work objectives. After that, it is an effective and dedicated worker.
The best careers - Gardener, farmer, lawyer, critic, doctor, priest, teacher, volunteer, social worker, educator, researcher.
The Sign Dog and Health
Overall, the native of the Dog Chinese Zodiac Sign is in good health, as they tend to be happy all the time. As they are active people and enjoy physical activity, they can engage in various sports, which strengthens their immune system.
Since the sign Dog does not seek power or engage in struggles at work or in family life, they do not suffer from anxiety or stress. They know how to recognize when they need to stop, and when the goal is to relax, they know how to do it perfectly.
The Five Types of Dogs
In the Chinese astrological system, each sign of the zodiac is associated with one of the five elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. For example, a Wood Dog appears once in the 60-year cycle. A person's personality characteristics are influenced by various things, including the sign and element of the year of birth. Thus, there are five types of Dogs, each with its own characteristics:
Wood Dog
Characterization - Sustainment, Creativity, Growth
The Wood Dog is very creative and attentive and values a harmonious family environment. It is very intuitive and empathetic to the difficulties and problems of others.
Dog of Fire
Characterization - Passion, Intelligence, Movement
A native of the Fire-type Dog is exuberant, fun, optimistic and kind. It has a kind personality. It has infinite patience, which makes it particularly good with children, and always makes time for all activities.
Earth Dog
Characterization - Balance, Reliability, Consolidation
This type of Dog is balanced and has materialistic ambitions. Its natural charisma makes him very successful in careers that require public exposure.
Metal Dog
Characterization - Usefulness, Strength, Reliability
This Metal Dog can bite. It has good principles, is loyal, strong and determined but its instincts are stronger and stand out.
Water Dog
Characterization - Communication, Sensitivity, Intuition
This is the happiest of all types of Dogs. It likes to be outdoors, is relaxed, charming and sociable. It is slightly more sociable than the others.
Chinese Zodiac Signs
- Rat - Quick-witted, Versatile, Kind
- Ox - Diligent, Dependable, Determined
- Tiger - Resourceful, Versatile, Kind
- Rabbit - Intuitive, Kind, Responsible
- Dragon - Confident, Independent, Enthusiastic
- Snake - Enigmatic, Intelligent, Wise
- Horse - Animated, Active, Energetic
- Goat - Calm, Gentle, Adaptable
- Monkey - Sharp, Fun, Curious
- Rooster - Protector, Hardworking, Courageous
- Dog - Lovely, Honest, Prudent
- Pig - Sensual, Generous, Diligent
