DOG CHINESE ASTROLOGY YEAR
Paradoxically the year of the Dog will bring happiness and dissent in the same
boat. The Dog's domestic auspices will bring harmony to home life, patriotism to
one's country and unwavering fealty to whatever cause you wish to support.
On the other hand, his rigid willpower and unbending sense of justice will also
lead to major confrontations with the weaker side getting the upper hand. It is
a year in which controversial issues will be awarded a hearing and
unconventional but effective changes will be introduced. Equality and liberty
will be advocated by the Dog's noble influence.
We will become more idealist in our views, shedding some materialism by doing
charitable acts or otherwise championing some worthy projects, It is a year in
which we will shift away from the pursuit of the almighty dollar and become a
little more reflective. A perfect time to reassess our sense of values, polish
up our virtues and go on crusades against tyranny and oppression.
In spite of the Dog's dismal outlook, he brings stability because people do not
usually date to challenge his authority when they see how intent he is on
keeping the peace. The year of the Metal Dog is more feared than others as he is
said to bring war and calamity.
Needless to say, the Dog's resoluteness and intensity will cause clashes,
upheavals and rebellions of all sorts, but it will be his good sense and largess
that will also smooth things out in the end. His unselfishness will predispose
us to be more bighearted than we normally are.
This will also be a year in which we will wish we could relax more without the
cynical Dog constantly casting worries on our minds. Then again, perhaps it will
be the Dog's ever-watchful eye that will be the main force in keeping this time
calm.
Aside from this feeling of uneasiness, there should be no cause for alarm. We
can go about our business as usual since the Dog makes the perfect sentry.
The Dog's year will lend integrity to our intentions and make us act in good
faith. Nothing should concern us so long as we stick to the righteous path.
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In the West, the Dog is man's best
friend, but in Chinese Astrology this Sign is a little more unpredictable than
that. Dogs are loyal, faithful and honest and always stick to their firm codes
of ethics. However, this Sign has trouble trusting others. It's generally quite
trustworthy itself -- except for the occasional "little white lies" the Dog
tells in order to make things go more smoothly. The Dog makes a wonderful,
discreet and loyal friend (despite any white lies) and is an excellent listener.
This Sign tends to root for the underdog and its keen sense of right and wrong
makes it duty-bound to the core. The Dog's mantra seems to be, Live right, look
out for the little people and fight injustice whenever possible.
Dogs can also be
rather dogmatic, too. They don't go in for light social banter; instead, they go
straight for home, expostulating on the topics that are most important to them.
At these times the Dog's narrow-minded or stubborn side can become apparent;
this Sign has trouble staying light and calm when an important issue is at
stake. This Sign can also be very temperamental; mood swings characterize its
emotional life and often the Dog needs to run off to be alone in order to
recuperate. Part of the problem is the result of this Sign's load of irrational
fears that turn into niggling anxieties that turn into hurt feelings and
occasional grouchiness. This sensitive Sign needs to warm up to others over time
and gradually learn to trust them. Without that trust as a foundation, Dogs can
be judgmental and coarse.
The Dog's discerning nature does make it an excellent business person, one who
can turn that picky, guarded nature into a keen sense of the truth of another's
motives. Where love is concerned, Dogs often have a tough time finding the right
match. They can be so anxious and overwrought in the romance dance that they'll
stress their partner to the max! In any forum, this Sign is happiest when able
to be quite physically active; at home or at work, the Dog will always be
constructing something new or cleaning something up in order to make things
better. Dogs need to work on controlling their irrational worries and would also
be well-served to relax their mile-high standards, which can sometimes wind up
alienating the ones they love.
The most compatible match for a Dog is the Tiger or the
Horse.
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