Dog people are honest, helpful, faithful and sincere. They are also righteous and cannot accept injustice. Reliable as they are, Dogs can keep secrets for others. Gossip is simply not their cup of tea. They enjoy helping people and generously give useful and effective advice to those around them. Although they are not good at socializing, they are respected by others and have many close friendships. Being the most humanitarian and the least materialistic, the Dog does well in jobs, which is related to the welfare of others, e.g. an active trade union leader, a priest, a doctor or an educator.
But the Dog is anxious and pessimistic in nature. He never really relaxes. He gives the impression of looking systematically for faults in everything he does and is difficult to adapt to change.
Personal relationships are the most important part in the Dog's life. Once they trust you, the friendship is for life and they may make the best friend. In love, they are sincere and loyal to their partners.Information taken from The 7th Planet
Personality:
The Dog's loyalty and sense of smell make him a sure friend with brilliant intuition. You are very human and warm and people count on that. You advance in life with a logic that is materialistic and you have a high sense of honor. Injustice makes your fur stand on end and you fight to the end against dishonesty and oppression. Those who get in your way should be careful: your bite is deep and your bark thunderous. Willfully incisive, your cynicism is sharp and constantly fed by your pessimistic nature. This lucid realism allows you to rise quickly from your gloom. Nothing surprises you and certainly not worst-case scenarios. Your confidence in the goodness of men is relative and you have a tendency to distrust people that you don't know. But if someone conquers your heart, you are a great friend. You love to frolic in the countryside, spend an evening by the fire, and have your nose in a book. A philosopher and discreet, you don't think that you can change society. To protect yourself from disappointment, you choose your close friends with care after having tested them in the smallest details. In this closed universe where affection reigns, you gladly show yourself as a nutty, eccentric companion that is fun to be around. Your fault: As an introverted Dog, you are on the defensive a little too much.
Work:
Honest and conscientious, you don't work with passion but are consistent and courageous. Appreciated for your realism and sense of smell, you have a tendency to see things in black, but this pessimism allows you to see the worst-case scenario and to anticipate possible solutions in a crunch. A Dog never lets himself be caught off guard. Altruistic and devoted, you let the interest of the community come before your own and this attitude assures you the friendship of your colleagues. You excel in the domains of justice, teaching, and any kind of social work.
Money:
You have no talent for speculation but the idea of not having money terrifies you. It's not that you are a spendthrift, but you want very much to assure the comfort and happiness of your home. Happily, you know how to sniff out good deals and find the truffles under the trees. If a business deal is honest, you know how to bring it to a close and harvest the fruit. If not, you prefer to tighten your belt rather than be in bad company.
Love:
When you love it is for life. But you have a hard time finding the right person right away and can easily wander the streets alone like a beaten down dog. After looking for a long time you may find the love you have so desperately been looking for - you get what you want by never letting up on your pursuit, showering those you love with presents and giving lots of licks! You know how to make someone attached to you. You are made for family life. You are faithful, helpful and your pessimism often brings you surprises. To seduce you, the person in your life should caress you in the direction of your fur and speak of the eternal love they have for you.
The Dog in the year of the Horse: the Dog is fortunate!
The loyal Dog will be motivated by the energy of her friend, the Horse. Although the Dog likes to do things in her own way she will benefit if she allows the inspirational Horse to lead her down new paths which may prove to open doors of advantage and opportunity. The Dog does tend to worry about matters, but if she can relax this attitude and trust the helpful guidance of the Horse, she has the ability to expand her life beyond expectations.
The Dog's charitable nature will endear her to many people. Not just to those who need her assistance but those who notice her willingness to take the initiative and get a job done. In this favorable year the Dog must promote herself, put forward her desires and accept favors offered, as she will not achieve her desires by merely wishing for them, she will achieve her desires by actively pursuing them. In this regard, her financial prospects will improve immeasurably.
There will be many important social opportunities for the Dog as well as many enjoyable events with family and friends. The impulsive Horse will also inspire the Dog to travel. If the attentive Dog finds her energy low she will benefit from one or more reenergizing holidays and should make it a point to get away whenever she can. The Dog loves the company of her family and friends and will find this is a year with special moments that life-long memories are made of.
The faithful Dog will benefit greatly from the confidence and support of her loved ones and she will return her love in kind. The warm energy she exudes will not only be endearing but also attractive providing single Dogs with opportunities to meet a match for their tender heart. Partnered Dogs revel in the joy of being with the one they love.
Although at times she will be too busy and her nerves may feel frayed, the Dog will benefit from the people she meets and the opportunities offered. The Dog should take comfort in that she is being fortuitously guided by her friend, the Horse.
Information taken from Yahoo Chinese Astrology
