Year of the DOG

Ranking order               :  Eleventh          
Hours ruled by the          :  7 pm - 9 pm       
Direction of its sign       :  West - Northwest  
Season and principal month  :  Autumn - October  
Corresponds to Western sign :  Libra             
Fixed Element               :  Metal             
Stem                        :  Positive          

		The martial strains have summoned me
		To hear your sorrows,
		Still your pain.
		I am the protector of Justice;
		Equality--my sole friend.
		My vision never blurred by cowardice,
		My soul never chained.
		Life without honor
		Is life in vain.

		I am the Dog.

This maybe the most likable sign of all in the Chinese cycle. A person born in the year of the Dog is honest, intelligent and straightforward. He has a deep sense of loyalty and a passion for justice and fair play. A dog native is usually animated and attractive and will exude sex appeal. Generally amiable and unpretentious, he will know how to get along with others as he is not too demanding. The egalitarian dog likes to meet others halfway, is always willing to listen to reason and can be counted on to do his share.

For a friend, you must know that whenever you are in trouble, all you have to do is dial D-O-G. For no matter how much he or she complains, scolds, feign indifference, the Dog person cannot ignore a real call for help. At times, the dog protects the interests of others more avidly than his own. The Dog often sticks to his object of affection no matter how unworthy the person is. You don't find a dog leaving home just because he discovers that his master has the proverbial feet of clay. He makes allowances for such frailties and will probably stick it out thick or thin.