Chinese Zodiac: The Dog

The dog is honest, dependable, diligent, perceptive, selfless, caring, moody, fun-loving and adventurous. Dogs are loyal and truthful and live by an uncompromising code of ethics. They are very trustworthy but find it difficult to trust others. As faithful friends, they are exceptional listeners.

Dogs are the caped warriors of the zodiac. They fight injustice and side with the underdog. However, they can be rigid in their thinking and behavior. They are moody and need time alone to sulk and revitalize. They are slow to trust and need regular physical activity.

Dogs will champion any cause they believe in. In love, they can be their own worst enemy — the anxiety from the mating ritual creates too much stress.

Famous Dogs: Brigitte Bardot, Candice Bergen, David Bowie, Kate Bush, Naomi Campbell, Cher, Petula Clark, Jamie Lee Curtis, Sally Field, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Ava Gardner, Michael Jackson, Sophia Loren, Shirley MacLaine, Madonna, Liza Minnelli, David Niven, Sydney Pollack, Elvis Presley, Prince, Sade, Claudia Schiffer, Sylvester Stallone, Sharon Stone

Ideal Jobs: Priest, nun, trade union leader, teacher, charity worker, nurse, doctor, judge, lawyer, scientist, researcher, social worker, community worker

Lucky Numbers: 1, 4, 5, 9, 10, 14, 19, 28, 30, 41, 45, 54

Equivalent Western Sign: Libra