Writer's Block: Year of the Ox
Well, after looking at my friends page and finding some musings from Mr. Rei and Mr. Nightblade *curtsies*, here's my Chinese zodiac dealie.
November 2nd, 1982 makes me a Water Dog. (I'm also a Scorpio with Scorpio rising, but we'll not go into that.) I've taken the liberty of bolding the traits I feel match me best.
Personality
Occupying the 11th position in the Chinese Zodiac, the Dog symbolizes character traits such as loyalty, compatibility and kindness. Dogs frequently offer kind words and useful advice, always listening and lending a shoulder when necessary. Dogs often become deeply involved in others’ lives and are sometimes perceived as nosy. Ensuring others are happy is more important to the Dog than wealth, money or success.
Dogs are determined individuals; always wanting to master a new subject before moving on and always finishing what they start. Dogs value friendships; they’re loyal, honest, trustworthy and reliable and have strong morals and ethics.
A well-kept, organized home is very important. Keeping a clean home and helping at work stems from the Dog’s need to be active and involved. Dogs spend money wisely, passing on luxury goods in favor of practical items. Dogs also prefer saving money to cover future expenses.
Dogs at times can also be temperamental, narrow-minded and stubborn. When this happens, the Dog takes off alone in order to make things right again inside its head. Dogs can benefit by learning to relax and being more rational.
Health
A happy Dog is a healthy Dog and it’s easy to tell by the Dog’s sad or depressed appearance that it’s not feeling right. Dogs are resilient, especially when fighting illness.
Relationships
Although Dogs are trustworthy, they have trouble trusting others. It can take a long time before a Dog feels at ease with another person. When Dogs don’t build trust they’re judgmental and rough towards others.
When it comes to romance Dogs often have a tough time. Others are often scared off by the Dog’s insecure, worrisome and frequently anxious nature. Dogs are known to be cold emotionally and critical.
Career
Coworkers can always count on Dogs to help out, especially if it means the Dog will learn something new or alleviate the workload of others. Dogs are seen as valuable employees. Good career choices for Dogs include: police officer, scientist, counselor, interior designer, professor, politician, priest, nurse, clerk and Judge.
Water Dogs - Years 1922 and 1982
Less independent, Water Dogs become more self-confident when they’re part of the pack. They prefer being in the pack rather than being the pack’s leader. They’re faithful, affectionate, flexible and relaxed.
Most of this makes perfect sense, really. I've always been sensitive and self-conscious, but at the same time afraid to show weakness or vulnerability. I once got a computer generated natal chart that described me as "a wary animal, unwilling to trust someone or something until it has been sniffed out," that's spot-on. I enjoy solitude and introspection, but having friends/family around makes me feel validated.
Loyal, honest, trustworthy... Mostly true. I guess because I'm such a difficult person to get to know, I deeply value those that go through the trouble of navigating around my emotional defenses. When it comes to friends/family, I don't betray, I don't backstab, and I don't lie. Ever.
The only thing that doesn't make sense is the nosiness. I never find myself wanting to know more than what people want to tell me regarding their personal lives. Being somewhat guarded myself, I'm inclined to respect the privacy of others.
Needing an organized home doesn't make much sense either... I've always been a hardcore slob. Cleaning/organizing only comes naturally to me after some sort of small disaster necessitates it (like a horrific smell coming from the vicinity of the kitchen, or a giant stack of papers on my desk collapsing.)
This whole "being in a pack" thing both fits and doesn't fit. I prefer to be either completely alone, or following people I love and trust. I dislike being a leader, but I will not follow someone who I feel is incompetent, or that I don't know well. But give me a group of people I trust and/or care about, and I'll happily follow their lead.
I can only imagine what being a Scorpio adds to this. Doubled up on water element AND on signs renowned for being obsessive and emotionally complex! 8D
November 2nd, 1982 makes me a Water Dog. (I'm also a Scorpio with Scorpio rising, but we'll not go into that.) I've taken the liberty of bolding the traits I feel match me best.
Personality
Occupying the 11th position in the Chinese Zodiac, the Dog symbolizes character traits such as loyalty, compatibility and kindness. Dogs frequently offer kind words and useful advice, always listening and lending a shoulder when necessary. Dogs often become deeply involved in others’ lives and are sometimes perceived as nosy. Ensuring others are happy is more important to the Dog than wealth, money or success.
Dogs are determined individuals; always wanting to master a new subject before moving on and always finishing what they start. Dogs value friendships; they’re loyal, honest, trustworthy and reliable and have strong morals and ethics.
A well-kept, organized home is very important. Keeping a clean home and helping at work stems from the Dog’s need to be active and involved. Dogs spend money wisely, passing on luxury goods in favor of practical items. Dogs also prefer saving money to cover future expenses.
Dogs at times can also be temperamental, narrow-minded and stubborn. When this happens, the Dog takes off alone in order to make things right again inside its head. Dogs can benefit by learning to relax and being more rational.
Health
A happy Dog is a healthy Dog and it’s easy to tell by the Dog’s sad or depressed appearance that it’s not feeling right. Dogs are resilient, especially when fighting illness.
Relationships
Although Dogs are trustworthy, they have trouble trusting others. It can take a long time before a Dog feels at ease with another person. When Dogs don’t build trust they’re judgmental and rough towards others.
When it comes to romance Dogs often have a tough time. Others are often scared off by the Dog’s insecure, worrisome and frequently anxious nature. Dogs are known to be cold emotionally and critical.
Career
Coworkers can always count on Dogs to help out, especially if it means the Dog will learn something new or alleviate the workload of others. Dogs are seen as valuable employees. Good career choices for Dogs include: police officer, scientist, counselor, interior designer, professor, politician, priest, nurse, clerk and Judge.
Water Dogs - Years 1922 and 1982
Less independent, Water Dogs become more self-confident when they’re part of the pack. They prefer being in the pack rather than being the pack’s leader. They’re faithful, affectionate, flexible and relaxed.
Most of this makes perfect sense, really. I've always been sensitive and self-conscious, but at the same time afraid to show weakness or vulnerability. I once got a computer generated natal chart that described me as "a wary animal, unwilling to trust someone or something until it has been sniffed out," that's spot-on. I enjoy solitude and introspection, but having friends/family around makes me feel validated.
Loyal, honest, trustworthy... Mostly true. I guess because I'm such a difficult person to get to know, I deeply value those that go through the trouble of navigating around my emotional defenses. When it comes to friends/family, I don't betray, I don't backstab, and I don't lie. Ever.
The only thing that doesn't make sense is the nosiness. I never find myself wanting to know more than what people want to tell me regarding their personal lives. Being somewhat guarded myself, I'm inclined to respect the privacy of others.
Needing an organized home doesn't make much sense either... I've always been a hardcore slob. Cleaning/organizing only comes naturally to me after some sort of small disaster necessitates it (like a horrific smell coming from the vicinity of the kitchen, or a giant stack of papers on my desk collapsing.)
This whole "being in a pack" thing both fits and doesn't fit. I prefer to be either completely alone, or following people I love and trust. I dislike being a leader, but I will not follow someone who I feel is incompetent, or that I don't know well. But give me a group of people I trust and/or care about, and I'll happily follow their lead.
I can only imagine what being a Scorpio adds to this. Doubled up on water element AND on signs renowned for being obsessive and emotionally complex! 8D