2006 was the year of the Dog 狗

or more specifically, the year of the “Fire Dog” in Chinese Astrology

If you were born on the following years (1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994 and 2006 like my daughter XinFa) this may be of interest to you!!!

Fire dog – the meaning in the Chinese Tradition

§ Fire is one of the five elements. It is associated with the planet Mars, summer and the south, and the colour red. It is believed to govern the heart.

§ Fire is also associated with the qualities of dynamism, strength and persistence, and with restlessness and a sense of peacefulness.

§ In the conquest cycle, fire overcomes metal, and in turn is overcome by water. In the birth and nurturing cycle, fire burns to earth, and is sparked by wood.

Characteristics:

Fire Dogs are natural leaders. Fire Dogs are popular, charismatic people, always surrounded by a group of admirers. Not only admired for their vibrant personalities, these Dogs also possess a sexual attractiveness that makes them irresistible. These people are adventurous and vivacious, yet, honest and openhearted. However, because they are so active, they are generally not the settle down type.

DOG INFANT AND CHILD

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Dog children are creative, able to entertain themselves for hours on end. They don’t mind playing by themselves, often inventing games and puzzles while doing so.

§ They are responsible children who love to take on and complete as many tasks as possible for it gives them a sense of accomplishment.

DOG PARENT/CHILD KINSHIPS

§ Some parents immediately click with their children while others find they will never have a close relationship no matter how hard they try to make it happen. Following are compatibility ratings between Dog parents and their children.

§ Being a Rabbit myself, the Chinese say that between us there should be “Contentment”… to watch and follow closely!!!

WHEN THE EAST MEETS THE WEST

Since she was born on 29^th April this also makes her

Taurus in “Western astrology”

These Dogs are more conventional in how they view the world. They are heroic community leaders and concerned neighbours. They are stable and resilient in their search for truth and justice.