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From the Chinese Horoscope page, I learned that even though I was born in 1971, I was born early enough in the "Western" year that I actually fall under the previous year's Zodiac sign.

Dog people are loyal and honest and obedient, guardians of the house at night. They can be counted on to keep secrets and for always doing the right thing.
Well, I try...

They can be emotionally distant and do not mix well in social gatherings where they are often seen as wallflowers.
Perhaps in the past, but I think I've gotten over this.

They do better with one-on-one relationships and find happiness in the happiness they bring to others, such as finding the most perfect gifts for their friends.
That is totally me!

While it is true that they have sharp tongues(yep!) and are a bit stubborn and eccentric, in a work situation they tend to work very well with other people. What is more, they always seem to have money and make excellent leaders. Because of their high moral stance, they are inspiring beyond measure.
meep! flattering...and I hope accurate!

Sizzling Rice Soup and Chinese Cabbage are among the keys to good health!!
Hate cabbage, but I love rice soup so I think this is something I should focus on. I am a rice fiend, and could eat it 3 times a day!

This one takes a very conservative approach to every aspect of life, somewhat coasting along looking at the scenery with dreams and goals unrealized but the spirit always fulfilled. Ferdinand the Bull is their Poster Boy; they always stop to smell the flowers.
I love that book. I've read it to Harry but he's not as enamoured of it as I am. O well.

Nothing wrong with this, but it's important to find a balance so there aren't so many unfinished tasks. Ironically, they tend to be materialistic, but don't have the patience necessary to acquire big ticket items and major success is illusory. But like gypsies, they move with the wind, taking what comes, with noble chin held high, always finding in life a kind of beauty which does indeed sustain them very much.
Okay, I can live with that.

They make very good friends, loyal to the bone, always finding delightful ways to help others. Friends always know where they stand because of their directness and frank manner.
Which I hope is a good thing, although as I've said before and elsewhere, I've been accused of being condescending in my directness - it's never intentional but it's also hard to work around. I've tried.

The Love & Romance Department usually finds a very handsome male and a beautiful female, each incredibly attractive to the other and sincerity reigns in their communication.
Again, flattering - and I think Aaron is incredibly handsome. Me - well, I'd love to be beautiful - maybe they mean inside?

The Metal Dog doesn't like to take too many chances, preferring conservative and traditional ways of romance. Sometimes, they become virtual love slaves, a little too passive for their own good. Time to stand up and reclaim your individuality! Learn to be more pro-active!
Now we are risking going into TMI territory. Please ignore the subtexts above.

And if anyone wants to know, SoC Draco is an Earth Lamb (oh! woobie!) - and this is what it says about him (seems accurate, doesn't it?):
Lamb people have good taste and are quite charming and elegant … and rich. You may find them the center of attention at a stylish dinner party, ravishing all with incomparable wit and bon mots. The opposite is also true: they are often quite shy and sometimes prefer complete anonymity, the quiet life at home with a good book, a roaring fire, and the joys of the palate. A creative flame burns in their lives and you may find them before a canvas experimenting with bright bold genius strokes of paint. Sometimes, they tend to be pessimistic and question the meaning of life, wondering "why they dwell among green mountains." They are quite often deeply religious or spiritual and quite passionate about their work and their belief.