Wood 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.
Wood brings expansion and a cooperative instinct - it wants to build, grow, and bring others along in the process. 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 Wood's influence, that tendency is expressed in a distinctly growth-driven way.
Where to watch: The caution is worry: a tendency toward suspicion or anxious over-preparation. In excess, Wood can overextend, taking on more than can realistically be sustained.