SHEEP

THE SERENE, PEACEFUL SHEEP
Symbolic Characteristic: ABUNDANCE
Energy: YIN
Element: EARTH
Month: JULY
Direction: SOUTH/SOUTHWEST
Season: LATE SUMMER

WOOD SHEEPS (1955, 2015):
Wood strengthens Sheep's creative talents, so Wood Sheep usually end up as humble artists or musicians. Wood Sheep are also very compassionate and generous people and have a large number of friends.

FIRE SHEEPS (1967):
Fire adds some passion and energy to the normally reserved and patient Sheep. Fire Sheep are more confident in their own abilities than other Sheep and use their personal charm to get what they want from others.

EARTH SHEEPS (1919, 1979):
The effect of double earth on the Sheep character is to heighten all its inherent traits. Earth Sheep are shining examples of strong moral beliefs. Many Earth Sheep are deeply spirtual and are attracted to religious or missionary work as a career.

METAL SHEEPS (1931, 1991):
Metal strengthens the Sheep character. Metal Sheep display a more forthright and determined side to their personalities than most Sheep and have no trouble persevering, despite all manner of obstacles, in order to achieve their desires.

WATER SHEEPS (1943, 2003):
Water heightens Sheep emotions and intuition. Water Sheep are supersensitive to everyone and everything around them, which can cause them to be highly stressed and anxious individuals. Water Sheep are advised to undertake a lof of self-development and relaxation courses.

RELATIONSHIP CHART FOR SHEEPS:

SHEEP With	Rating	Potential For Love, Friendship and Professional Life
Rabbit	Best	Both have loving and caring natures and will draw out and motivate each other. Rabbits will help Sheep set priorities for their responsibilities. Sheep will give Rabbits unconditional love.
Pig	Best	Both are sensitive and understanding and will be supportive of each other. The environment will be so tranquil that their creative talents will flourish.
Rat	Challenging	Interest in each other will be only fleeting and marginally rewarding. Rat will need more then just Sheep's adoring devotion in order to maintain interest, and Sheep will feel hurt by Rat's dwindling attention.
Tiger	Good But Needs Work	Apart from their high sex drives, Tiger and Sheep will have little else in common. Sheep will be hurt by Tigers' need for adventure and personal space. Tigers will soon feel that the relationship is claustrophobic.
Dragon	Challenging	This pair are stark opposites and will struggle to find anything in common or to appreciate anything in the other. Dragon will demand adventure, while Sheep will want stability.
Snake	Good But Needs Work	There will be enough mutual interest in art, music, and theater for these two to be friends. However, Sheep is quite sentimental and sensitive and will soon be put off by Snake's detachment.
Horse	Positive	These two will have much in common, especially creative ability, which they will encourage and help develop in each other. The only hurdle will be the Horse's lack of commitment.
Sheep	Good But Needs Work	This relationship will be warm and even-tempered, as neither will want to offend the other. However, at least one of them will need to take care of the practicle side of their lives if they are to survive.
Monkey	Positive	Monkeys will soon have Sheep laughing at themselves and more willing to take risks, while Sheep will instill some morals in Monkeys and curb their excesses.
Rooster	Challenging	Each suffers from personal insecurities, which will make this an unproductive pairing. Rooster will not be able to understand Sheep's introversion. Sheep will feel embarrassed by Rooster's flamboyance.
Dog	Positive	As both are very tolerant, these two will be able to understand and appreciate each other's differences. Dog will generally find Sheep a moral ally. Sheep will appreciate Dog's protection.
Ox	Very Bad	Ox will have no respect for Sheep, and Sheep will find no excitement in Ox. This pairing is best avoided, as the values and beliefs of the two will be directly opposed.