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People born under this sign are are blessed with most of the finer traits of human nature. Like the dog, they are loyal and possess a profound sense of duty. Since they try to do their best, they make wonderful workers. They can be counted on to keep a secret. For the most part, dog people are held in high regard by others. Yet they too can be selfish, eccentric and obstinate. They fail miserably at social affairs because of their coldness and aloofness. Detesting small talk, they refuse to indulge in it. Their worst flaws are fault finding and sarcasm. Dog people are renowned for championing good causes, as they cannot stand injustice.

Principal qualities: Loyal, faithful, unselfish.
Principal defects: Anxious, pessimistic, doubting everything, his life is a vale of tears.
In work: Very active and honest. He is appreciated by his superiors as well as by his subordinates, for he is a good manager and often gives priority to their collective interests rather than his own.
Best role: Prophet of disaster.
Worst role: Actor in a theatrical company.
Money: His family needs it, so he earns it. But at bottom he thinks of it as mere paper; he would be happier in the age of barter.
Luck: To be born in the daytime. The dog born at night will spend his life on the alert, an immovable sentry.
Cannot live without: Tenderness.
Adores: anything occult, mysterious, bizarre, paranormal. He likes lightening rods because he is afraid of thunder and lightening.
Detests: Logical presentation of reality when it conflicts with his own perceptions.
Leisure activities: Films, particularly horror movies and those dealing with the fantastic, also peaceful evenings by the fireside, far from the 'madding crowd'.
Favourite places: Wild and romantic landscapes, remote regions alive with legends. He would feel at home in Scotland, Ireland, Cornwall or Brittany.
Colours: Black, navy blue - colours of the night.
Plants: Poppies and water-lilies.
Flowers: Orange blossoms, red poppy.
Skills: Company head - he cares about the quality of the enterprise and the living standards of the employees. Then: priest, missionary, nurse, magistrate, judge, lawyer, doctor, scientist, preacher, critic