Years of the Dog

The dog is man's friend who can understand the human's spirit and obey its master, whether he is wealthy or not. The Chinese regard it as an auspicious animal. If a dog happens to come to a house, usually the host will be very glad to adopt it, for it symbolizes the coming of fortune. Poodles, especially black poodles, bring more luck. The masters of dogs are not only humans, but immortal in legends as well. The invincible God Erlang used a wolf-dog mix to help him capture monsters.

Strengths
One born in the Year of Dog has a straightforward character. In their career and love, they are faithful, courageous, dexterous, smart and warm-hearted. They know how to keep secrets and inspire other people's confidence. Those people make good leaders. If they fall in love with someone, they would not change. They can be terribly stubborn with the right things.

Weakness
Most women under this sign are appealing but lack stability. They can be cold emotionally and sometimes distant at parties. They can find fault with many things and are noted for their sharp tongues. They are irritable and usually bothered by unwarranted anxiety. They sometimes try to flaunt and be brave. They are likely to be an armchair theorist deficient in practical experience. 

Horoscope and Numerology Elements
Earthly Branch of Birth Year: xu
Wu Xing (The Five Elements): tu (earth)
Yin Yang: yang
Auspicious Directions: east, southeast, south
Lucky Colors: green, red, purple; Avoid: blue, white, golden
Lucky Numbers: 3, 4, 9; Avoid: 1, 6, 7
Lucky Flowers: rose, oncidium, cymbidium orchids
Zodia Sign Compatibility - Best match: tiger, rabbit, horse; Avoid: ox, dragon, sheep, rooster

Fortune Foretelling in 2013
Overview: After a year with bad fortune, the dog people eventually welcome 2013 – the Year of Snake, when they will have smoother life. They will feel it is very easy to cultivate relationship with leaders and new friends. Once they endeavor to work or study, they get satisfactory results. Aside from that, many pleasant things may happen to them in 2013. 

Career: Although they may get promotions this year, they may get some nominal titles. Therefore, they need cultivate good relationship with bosses and colleagues. They also need to make full use of their intelligence to make more progress, so that they can attract the attention of their managers.
Wealth: They don’t have good luck in wealth this year. However, people working in advertising, media, internet technology and communications, they may get some profits. For people in other professions, they need to be thrifty in case of financial problems. 
Relationships: In general, they will have a good year in relationships. Married people are supposed to be more considerate to their partners to reach a more harmonious life. There may be many chances for singles to find a partner. Male dog people need to be more generous and female dog people should not be passive in a relationship. Good relationships with people of different gender may help them a lot this year.  
Health: Their physical conditions this year need more attention. More outdoor sports can make them healthier, though they may be affected by some mild illness, such as a cold, sore throat and ear infection. Apart from Green Food and coarse food grains, the dog people need sufficient rest and sleep.