Sheep hold the Eighth position in the Chinese Astrological Cycle. Sometimes called Goat, the year is normally depicted in animal form as a mountain goat or a ram. Sheep are rather docile creatures, normally easygoing and it usually takes quite a bit to ruffle their fur. Used to enduring the cycle of the season on the higher slopes, Sheep are able to live where other animals would fail.

Those born in the years aligned with Sheep are non-confrontational individuals. It is just easier to step around than have a confrontation. Sheep will go a long way to avoid an argument or unpleasant situation. Nor are they the types to get all riled up and champion a cause. Not that they are uncaring, it is that for Sheep – Sheep life is too short to waste it in conflict and negativity. An innate gentleness of nature and kindness of heart make these people great friends and dependable allies. Caring and nurturing Sheep individuals would rather promote harmony and togetherness than discord and conflict. Sheep people are humanitarian at heart, they just can’t help it. Their sensitivity of their fellow man is obvious in their generosity – both materially and emotionally.

Sheep people are at their best when they are part of a well functioning group. They prefer to be followers than leaders, being more comfortable in a secondary rather than primary role on projects. There are many career paths that would be soothing to the Sheep nature. With their fine appreciation of the things that man can create, Sheep people are seen working in a wide range of occupations. Whether it is the detailed focus of the architect or cartographer, the flow of being a musician, or as an attendant at the local museum, Sheep people would do well to approach a career path that has something to do with the arts. The nurturing nature of Sheep people make them excellent candidates for one of the most important jobs of all – caring for our children.

If you are in a relationship with someone born in a Sheep year, the best present you can give them is your company! It doesn’t have to be active…it can be cuddle on the couch and watch movies time…just being with you is what your Sheep significant other is wanting most. However, if you feel you must give a gift, try a nice silk bathrobe or a crystal decanter filled with peppermint oil. If your Sheep friend is feeling down, a trip to the mall, Macys, or Tiffanys may be just the lift he or she needs. For a recuperating Sheep friend, a book is the perfect way to show you care. To turn a Sheep’s head and reach into the core of their feelings, present them with moonstone, sapphire or jade jewelry!