Earth of the Chinese Zodiac – Cow, Dragon, Sheep, Dog

1.Five Elements – Earth

Among the Twelve Chinese Zodiac Signs, the Ox corresponds to the Earth element in the Five Elements and is of Yin nature. The Ox, with its Earth attribute, is down-to-earth, steady, diligent, and hard – working. Just as the earth bears all things, it plows silently and is good at accumulation. The Dragon also corresponds to the Earth element, but it has Yang – strength.

It symbolizes authority, nobility, and change. It has both the tolerance of the earth and the flexibility of transformation, being able to adapt to different situations. The Goat, with the Earth element of Yin nature, is gentle and kind – hearted, like the flowers and plants nourished by the earth, docile and full of compassion. The Dog, belonging to the Earth element of Yang nature, is loyal, brave, and highly responsible, guarding the home like a guardian of the land.

People born in the year of the Ox are usually stable and reliable, with extraordinary patience and perseverance. They are serious and responsible in doing things, pay attention to details, and have a strong sense of responsibility. However, they may sometimes be relatively stubborn, stick to their own opinions, and are not easy to adapt. They are relatively含蓄 in expressing emotions.

People born in the year of the Dragon are proud, noble, powerful, decisive, and full of vitality and strength. They like to take on important responsibilities and have a very strong sense of responsibility. Once they take on something, they will go all out. People born in the year of the Dragon have firm confidence in their plans and have a strong sense of mission, but sometimes they may be a bit arbitrary and self – centered.

People born in the year of the Sheep have a gentle and kind personality. They are understanding and know how to listen to and consider the feelings of others. They are sensitive and delicate, and are very sensitive to changes in the outside world and the emotions of others. People born in the year of the Sheep are also idealists, pursuing a peaceful, harmonious and beautiful life, but sometimes they are prone to be sentimental and hesitant when making decisions.

People born in the year of the Dog are loyal and upright, and can clearly distinguish between right and wrong. They are very sincere to people and things, and will never leave or give up once they identify with them. They are cautious and serious in doing things, and have a strong sense of responsibility. They are reliable and trustworthy friends. People born in the year of the Dog have a straightforward temper, and their emotions fluctuate obviously, but their anger comes and goes quickly, and they don’t hold grudges.

People born in the Year of the Ox are steady and loyal, and their ideal marriage focuses on “stability and complementarity”. They are most compatible with those born in the Years of Rat and Snake. The Rat’s carefulness can make up for the Ox’s bluntness, and the Snake’s planning ability can build a future with the Ox. When paired with those born in the Years of Goat and Dog, more tolerance is needed. The Ox’s stubbornness may conflict with the Goat’s sensitivity and the Dog’s straightforwardness, so patience and communication are required to resolve differences and avoid conflict accumulation.

People born in the Year of the Dragon are confident and decisive, and they prefer “strong resonance” in marriage. They are best matched with those born in the Years of Rat and Monkey. The Rat’s wisdom can offer strategies to the Dragon, and the Monkey’s flexibility can help the Dragon break through bottlenecks. When paired with those born in the Years of Dog and Ox, they need to hold back their dominance. The Dragon’s aggressiveness may clash with the Dog’s persistence and the Ox’s stubbornness, so learning to empathize and balance the relationship with respect is essential.

People born in the Year of the Goat are gentle and sensitive, and their marriage emphasizes “emotional empathy”. They are most compatible with those born in the Years of Rabbit and Pig. The Rabbit’s tenderness can empathize with the Goat, and the Pig’s tolerance can give the Goat a sense of security. When paired with those born in the Years of Ox and Rat, more coordination is needed. The Goat’s delicacy may feel uncomfortable with the Ox’s carelessness and the Rat’s shrewdness, so it is necessary to express needs actively to reduce emotional estrangement.

People born in the Year of the Dog are loyal and upright, and they value “trust and support” in marriage. They are most compatible with those born in the Years of Tiger and Horse. The Tiger’s courage can drive the Dog to break through, and the Horse’s vitality can bring freshness to the Dog. When paired with those born in the Years of Dragon and Goat, more understanding is needed. The Dog’s straightforwardness may make the Dragon feel restricted and the Goat feel pressured, so paying attention to communication tone is necessary to maintain emotional balance.

Auspicious Items: Bronze Wenchang Pagoda (boosts career), citrine treasure-gathering basin (enhances wealth).
Placement: Put the Wenchang Pagoda in the due south (Six White Noble Star position) to promote career advancement via the “fire generating earth” energy; place the treasure-gathering basin in the northwest to activate partial wealth, avoiding the northeast inauspicious position.

Auspicious Items: Dragon-turtle ornament (ward off evil), bronze horse (boosts career).
Placement: Place the dragon-turtle in the southwest (Eight White Wealth Star position) to stabilize wealth; put the bronze horse in the due south to attract nobles for career breakthroughs, aligning with the harmonious energy between Dragon and Snake.

Auspicious Items: Gourd pendant (gathers fortune), unicorn ornament (attracts nobles).
Placement: Put the unicorn in the southwest (primary wealth position) to strengthen positive wealth; place the gourd in the due south to resolve energy blockages and improve fortune.

Auspicious Items: Obsidian Bagua gourd (blocks evil), Xiang’an Pavilion fortune bag (resolves conflicting Tai Sui).
Placement: Place the Bagua gourd in the southwest to stabilize wealth; put the fortune bag in the southeast (Tai Sui position) to ease conflicts, avoiding the northwest inauspicious position.

The ox is the core of agricultural civilization, symbolizing diligence, perseverance and steadiness, and is often associated with wealth and prosperity. The dragon, a mythical divine beast, is a representative of imperial power, embodying auspiciousness, strength and wisdom. The goat is characterized by gentleness and kindness, symbolizing family warmth and harmony, and is the embodiment of auspiciousness. The dog is famous for loyalty and bravery, capable of warding off evil and disasters, and also implies the meaning of attracting wealth. Each of the four has unique characteristics, jointly carrying the expectations of Chinese culture for good character and life.