Chinese Zodiac Sign: Sheep

 

Years: 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015

The Sheep Sign is the most feminine sign of the Chinese Zodiac. It symbolizes prosperity and comfort. Sheep are gentle, righteous, sincere, artistic, and elegant. They like to exercise moderation and be cautious in life. They are romantic and likely would choose partners who would protect them and give them the room to grow. Food, shelter, and clothing are three basic things which remain most important in a Sheep’s life. They usually possess their three basic necessities even in toughest circumstances. Sheep are shy sometimes. They have a tendency to be overcome by their emotions and become pessimistic and withdrawn.

People born in the Year of the Sheep are pure nature, kind-hearted, tender, polite, clever, and easily taken by sympathy. Female Sheep like to appear sharp. Sheep work very hard to accomplish their goals, but could be pessimistic sometimes and easy to complain about things. They are good team workers and often like to remain in the background of an endeavor. Sheep are generous with their time as well as their money. The quiet outer appearance of the Sheep belies his inner determination. When threatened, Sheep can respond passionately and firmly. Sheep have a special fondness for quiet living. They crave for love, attention and approval in life.

Strengthness

Sheep have fantastic luck. They usually meet the ones who will assist them and will care deeply for them. They always have the necessary things that make life easier for them. Every fall will be cushioned by those who look out for Sheep’s interests. Sheep have great passive endurance and wear the strongest defenses with pleas and entreaties. They will obtain their wishes without force. Basically survivors, Sheep know how to placate or evade their enemies. They are masters of the soft-sell techniques. They have the beguiling knack of turning his very weakness into strength.

Sheep are artistically talented and have great sense of fashion. They are very romantic, and determined in love. Sheep are good-natured and try not to hurt other’s feelings. They are generous to share what they have, thus often have closed friends and families. Female Sheep are willing to take good care of others. Sheep are smart, elegant, and can work very hard to achieve their goals. They can forgive easily and be understanding about others' faults.

Weakness

Sheep could be pessimistic sometimes and easy to complain about things. They could be oversensitive and fretful of little problems. If things are not going to their ways, they are easily discouraged or hypercritical. Sheep sometimes could be too idealistic to be practical.

Though Sheep have the ability to manage things fall into place perfectly at the last minute, they generally appear to be disorganized. They dislike strict rules and can not take too much criticism. They sometimes feel insecure and require too much attention, thus impose too much on those who are close to them. They can also be very shy, and not speak up openly about what their thoughts are.

People born in the Year of the Sheep will do well as an actor/actress, artist, designer, accountant, researcher, and gardener. They could go far in their careers if the right directions are set.

The Best Love Match: Horse, and Rabbit

Sheep and Horse: Although different in many ways, these two strike a perfect match. The outgoing and optimistic characteristics of the Horse will be a perfect mate for the quiet and pessimistic Sheep. The Horse is determined and ambitious, which the Sheep admires. The Sheep is kind and good natured, which the Horse cherishes.

Sheep and Rabbit: Both are shy and docile, they make a loving couple. They both appreciate good nature and the beauty of life. This couple will find perfect harmony in life.

Words of Caution: Sheep need to be aware of Dragon since they could be too dominant for Sheep. Peaceful Sheep might find the restless Rat annoying at times. Sheep and Ox may feel lack of understanding of each other, they need to try hard to work things out and communicate to one another in order to get along together.

Love Affairs

Sheep need strong and loyal partners to lean on. They will manage to marry well and will be cherished not only by their mate, but their in-laws as well. Sheep’s perseverance and good nature are endearing to the opposite sex, yet watch out for a perfectionist streak, as it can be overbearing to those closest to them. Members of the opposite sex consider the Sheep to be very pretty.

Yin/Yang: YIN
Colors: Coffee, Green, Red, Purple
Directions: East, Southeast, South