Five·BaZi

Year of the Dog

Gǒu·Loyal, principled, protective.

“Stands at the gate so others can sleep.”

Hours
7pm – 9pm
Season
Late autumn
Element
Earth
Polarity
Yang

Their nature

Dogs are watchers. They feel right and wrong as a body sense.

Their love is unconditional with people they choose, suspicious with everyone else.

Justice runs in their veins.

Strengths

  • Loyal
  • Honest
  • Brave for others

Watchouts

  • Anxiety when world feels unjust
  • Pessimism
  • Slow to forgive betrayal

Compatibility

Best matches

虎 Tiger马 Horse兔 Rabbit

Challenging matches

龙 Dragon羊 Goat

Career fits

  • Lawyer
  • Activist
  • Doctor
  • Security

Element link

Dog's ruling element: Earth

Stability, nurture, foundations. The ground that holds everything.

Read about Earth →

Want the full picture?

Generate your free BaZi chart

Your zodiac is one of four pillars. See all four — and the Five Elements running through them — in seconds.

Open the calculator →