Hours ruled by the Sheep : 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Direction of its sign : South-Southwest
Season and principle month : Summer - July
Corresponds to the Western sign : Cancer
Fixed element : Fire
Stem : Negative

Starting Dates         Ending Dates         Element
February 13, 1907         February 1, 1908         Fire
February 1, 1919         February 19, 1920         Earth
February 17, 1931         February 5, 1932         Metal
February 5, 1943         January 24, 1944         Water
January 24, 1955         February 11, 1956         Wood
February 9, 1967         January 29, 1968         Fire
January 28, 1979         February 15, 1980         Earth
February 15, 1991         February 3, 1992         Metal
February 1, 2003         January 21, 2004         Water

Character traits

They love to be alone in their thoughts and most importantly daydreaming.  Their appearance is very
important to them.  If you need someone to listen to you, the sheep is the one.  But don’t expect advise
from them.  

The sheep can be very insecure.  They need lots of love, support and reassurance from others.  They
can be prone to stress and depression.  The environment should be quite.   

Health is usually good for them.  Only time when you find them sick is when they are unhappy.

They can be very bad with finances.  One reason being is that they are very generous.  They will not
lead but follow others.  They work well with groups.  

COMPATIBLE/NOT COMPATIBLE:
Sheep and RAT
Will not relate too well to each other. Small animosities and misunderstandings. Have little in common,
but no major conflicts.  
Sheep and OX
Certain degree of indifference. Will just tolerate each other at best. Cannot cooperate or work well
together.  
Sheep and TIGER
No deep or lasting relations. No outright or severe confrontations. Workable only to a small degree.
Lack of understanding.  
Sheep and RABBIT
Very strong affinity. One of the best unions for love and business ties. Have very much in common.
Successful and prosperous together.  
Sheep and DRAGON
Can relate to each other and work together to a certain extent. Have some common areas of interest.
Moderate relationships.  
Sheep and SNAKE
Moderate or congenial ties. Compatible to a reasonable degree. Will combine efforts and work
together when feasible. No strong conflicts.  
Sheep and Horse
Strong attraction for each other. Happy and beneficial ties in marriage and business. Highly
compatible and successful union.  
Sheep and SHEEP
No rivalry. Could work together as a team. Have areas of similar interests and common goals. Favorable
ties in love and business.  
Sheep and MONKEY
No deep understanding or special need for each other. Have little in common. Will have no attraction
for each other.  
Sheep and ROOSTER
Communication gaps and mutual reservations. Moderate ties. Will tolerate each other to a certain
degree only.  
Sheep and DOG
Have few things in common. Cannot relate to one another. Will have no strong attraction in their
relations. Not compatible.  
Sheep and PIG
Happy and compatible match. Have good comprehension of each other. Will work well together and
rely on each other for support.  

Keywords

Positive traits:
Creative
Thinkers
Wanderers
Compliant
Sincere
Gentle
Animated
Romantic
Provocative
popular
Intelligence
Dependability
Calmness

Negative traits:
Pessimistic
Withdrawn
lazy
Unorganized
High strung
Insecure
Anxiety ridden
Very sensitive
Anxious
Insecure
Dependent

Careers best suited:
Florist
Interior designer
Daycare teacher
Pediatrician
Actor
Editor
Hair stylist
Illustrator
Musician
Art history teacher

Elements associated with:
Metal Goats – Years 1931 and 1991
Metal Goats are tough on the outside, fragile inside. Those close to Metal Goats understand and
accept this. Metal Goats are very cultural and they’re most appreciative of the arts.
Water Goats – Years 1943 and 2003
Fun-loving and carefree, Water Goats prefer “going with the flow.” These traits make Water Goats
enjoyable to be around. They prefer to put down roots. They’ll pout when things don’t go their way
and they lack self-confidence.
Wood Goats – Years 1955 and 2005
Others enjoy the company of Wood Goats which is why they’re most comfortable in groups. They
enjoy being helpful, but their generosity is sometimes taken advantage of. Wood Goats need to spend
more time caring for their own selves.
Fire Goats – Years 1907 and 1967
Not nearly as sensitive as other Goats, Fire Goats don’t need the approval of others. Fire Goats
always put themselves ahead of others. They’re social creatures who typically will have a close-knit circle
of family and friends.
Earth Goats – Years 1931 and 1991
Stable with feet firmly planted in the ground, Earth Goats are conservative, independent and practical,
but not very confident in themselves. Most important in life is the family and they truly enjoy all that life
has to offer.

Famous Sheep:
Andy Warhol, Andrew Carnegie, Michelangelo, Bruce Willis, Barbara Walters, Julia Roberts, John
Wayne, Malcolm Forbes, Dan Rather, Robert DeNiro

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