Born in the Year of the Dog

Born in the Year of the Dog

The dog is a worrier. Always on the defensive, he never lets up for an instant … there he is, on guard at the alert, watching.

The dog is an introvert. He rarely shows his feelings, and when he does it’s only because he thinks it’s absolutely necessary. He’s stubborn in the extreme and he knows what he wants. Frequently cynical, he is feared for his sharp tongue and his acid and disagreeable remarks.

The Dog is the original character who couldn’t see the wood for the trees: he has a tendency to drown himself in details, to criticize things out of turn – and at every turn! He gives the impression of looking systematically for faults in everything he touches. This is because in reality he is the world’s biggest pessimist and he expects nothing out of life.

He always the first to speak out against injustice, often in circumstances requiring courage to do so. He’s perhaps a little blasé, but his critical spirit, his sense of ridicule, and his undeniable grandeur of soul save him from any accusation of small – mindedness.

At heart the Dog is anti-social and he loathes crowds and all kinds of gatherings. Romantically, he gives the impression of being a cold fish but this appearance is misleading: it’s just that he’s anxious and he doubts his won feelings as he does those of others. Despite all these faults, however, it is in the Dog that we find united all the noblest traits of human nature. Loyal, faithful, honest, he has the most profound sense of duty. You can count on him and he’ll never let you down. He knows better than anyone how to keep a secret, for his discretion is complete. In fact, he detests confidences at any price, whether he’s giving them or receiving them.

A dog born in daytime will nevertheless be calmer and less anxious than one born during the night. It is after all at night that the dog’s job is to guard the house- and thus he will be eternally on the look-out, always on the alert, barking all the time to scare away intruders and finding no time to rest.

For people born at night under this sign, it’s a dog’s life …