18. Dog

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Category: Person Description Card

Astrological Symbol: ☉ Sun | ♋ Cancer

Keywords: Friendship, best friend, companion; Trust, loyalty, devotion; Pets, stuffed animals; Support, mutual assistance, protection; Kindness, sociability, harmony.

House Meaning: Pets / Friends / Male third party.

Concepts: a. Close friends, best friends, companions, people of the same age group who offer emotional value. b. Pets, animal spirit guides, stuffed animals. c. The mutual support, companionship, and protection shared between friends. d. Mutual trust, unwavering loyalty. e. Friendliness, kindness, an easygoing personality, absence of malice.

Career: Harmonious teamwork; Like-minded colleagues; Nurses; Caregivers; Babysitters; Bodyguards; Supportive workplace atmosphere; Pet-related jobs; Veterinarians.

Love & Relationships: A relationship based on friendship; Best friends becoming lovers; Mutual support; Equal efforts from both sides; Deep trust and loyalty; An easygoing relationship.

People: Close friends; Siblings; People with shared interests; Animal lovers; Pet owners; Trustworthy individuals; Friendly and kind-hearted personalities; Obedient and cooperative people.

Objects: Social circles; A friend’s or partner’s home; Pet activity areas; Zoos; Plush toys; Stuffed animals.

Health: Related to the sense of smell, tongue, and nose.

Spirituality: Animal spirit guides.

Advice: Spend more time with those who matter. Offer the support that your friends need. Be honest, loyal, and kind to others.

Imagery: Handshake: Represents a strong bond, mutual understanding, and support.

Summary: The Dog card symbolizes friendship, trust, and companionship. It represents friends, partners, or pets and their unwavering support in your life. When this card appears in a reading about relationships, it indicates a harmonious connection with no signs of betrayal or deceit—unless a strongly negative card is nearby.

Comparison: - Cactus, Bear, and Dog all symbolize protection, but: - Cactus represents defensive protection out of fear. - Bear symbolizes protection due to strength and resources, covering not only itself but also others. - Dog signifies mutual support and friendship-based protection. - Lamb vs. Dog: Both represent obedience and kindness, but: - Dog follows and protects due to trust and loyalty. - Lamb follows blindly without independent thought.