Earth Dog
The Dog is the moral compass of the cycle - fiercely loyal, and instinctively protective of the people and causes it commits to. Trust, once earned, is not given lightly to begin with, but once secured, it runs deep.
Earth brings stability and patience - it wants to build things that last, and it moves at a deliberate, considered pace. Paired with the Dog's natural principled character, this produces someone who is protective but rarely passive about it.
Their strength is integrity - a consistency between what the Dog believes and what it does. With Earth's influence, that tendency is expressed in a distinctly grounded way.
Where to watch: The caution is worry: a tendency toward suspicion or anxious over-preparation. In excess, Earth can resist necessary change, mistaking caution for wisdom.