gung hei fat choy (apologies if wrong) lunar new year of the earth dog
In Chinese astrology, it's said that you will take on qualities of the animal governing the year you were born. For people born during Year of the Dog, this is great news. Dogs are known for their fierce loyalty, their endless supply of love, their positive attitude, and most importantly, their kindness. They display an eagerness toward adventure and warmth and their honest disposition makes them most people's favorite animal. Dogs fight for what they believe in and they'll always lend a helping hand to those who are in need. On the other hand, they can also be stubborn and rigid in their beliefs. Easily irritated and upset when things don't go their way, they have the tendency to embrace sadness and pessimism in life all too often. They're also known for self-righteousness and judging others who can't measure up to their strength unfairly.
It is said that people born under Year of the Dog are most compatible with people born during Year of the Rabbit and least compatible with those born during Year of the Dragon, Goat, or Rooster. A few famous Dogs are David Bowie, Judy Garland, Prince William, Elvis Presley, and Freddie Mercury. You're in good company if you're a Dog too! For an even more detailed picture of what this year means in the Chinese zodiac, consider the element that accompanies the animal. Earth Dogs are extremely hardworking, disciplined, and patient. In fact, they're not known for achieving great wealth early in life and their prime happiness often takes place during their later years.
Despite how calculating and focused their are on their goals, they will never compromise their values for anything or anyone. This can make the Earth Dog a polarizing animal, one that inspires great admiration as well as disdain in all who cross paths with them. Regardless of how well they're liked by others, there's no doubt they're respected for staying true to themselves.
Earth Dogs have a pure spirit and they glide through life without intervening in the affairs of others, believing that we should all live and let live. This separates them from other Dogs, who could be more judgmental and patronizing by nature. Two perfect examples of Earth Dogs are Madonna and Michael Jackson. Michael Jackson was known for marching to the beat of his own drum, working steadfastly and persistently to achieve his dreams, and he never gave up on himself, no matter how many haters he had rooting for him to fail. In life, Madonna exemplifies those same exact qualities.
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https://www.elitedaily.com/p/what-the-year-of-the-dog-means-in-the-chinese-zodiac-is-actually-pretty-lucky-8221708
https://www.thechinesezodiac.org/horoscope-2018/