Dog (戌) in Saju
Loyalty, honesty and a sense of justice. In Saju, your animal sign is the earthly branch of your Year Pillar: 戌 (Xū). Here you will find its character, harmonies and years.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Earthly branch | 戌 (Xū) |
| Element | Earth |
| Polarity | Yang |
| Hours of the day | 19:00 – 21:00 |
| Years (Saju) and element | 1958 (Earth) · 1970 (Metal) · 1982 (Water) · 1994 (Wood) · 2006 (Fire) · 2018 (Earth) · 2030 (Metal) |
In Saju the year changes at Lichun (the “start of spring”, around February 4), not on January 1: if you were born in January or the first days of February, your sign may be the one from the previous year. The calculator does this for you.
Personality
The Dog (戌) represents fidelity, honesty and the protection of its own. It is sincere, reliable and has a strong sense of justice. It may worry excessively and see risks where others see opportunities.
In love
It loves with deep loyalty and looks after its partner. It needs trust and transparency; it finds it hard to relax when something is unclear.
At work
It stands out in public service, law, health, education, security and any job with a vocation to serve.
Compatibility
In Saju the earthly branches relate in three main ways. They are symbols for talking about affinities, not a guarantee about any relationship:
- Harmony (六合): 🐇 Rabbit. A pairing usually described as complementary and fluid.
- Triple harmony (三合): 🐅 Tiger · 🐎 Horse. They share the same underlying “wind” and give each other momentum.
- Clash (沖): 🐉 Dragon. Opposite styles: attraction and friction; it calls for conscious communication.
Dog in 2027
Calm energy. Signs with no special relationship to the period. A stable time, without big peaks or dips, suited to routine, order and rest.
Your sense of justice helps you tell what matters. Trust your instinct and take care not to carry everyone’s worries.
Chinese horoscope 2027 for the Dog: month by month →
Dog compatibility with every sign
How does the Dog get along with the other eleven signs? Each link explains the relationship in Saju:
A growth tip
Your loyalty includes you, too. Look after yourself with the same dedication you give to others.
This content is a philosophical and cultural reading for reflecting on yourself, not a prediction or professional advice. Your chart describes tendencies and symbols; your decisions remain yours.
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