Temp The Sheep
From Association of Independent Readers and Rootworkers
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The Sheep or Yáng (pronounced yang, meaning "caprinae" or “sheep, ram, or goat”) is the eighth animal of the lunar Chinese Zodiac, and marks the slower-paced days of the middle of Summer. The Sheep represents the concepts of gentleness and creativity, as well as kind-heartedness and reserve.
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Understanding the Sheep in the 12-year Lunar Zodiacal Cycle
As the eighth of the 12 zodiacal animals, the Sheep or Goat embodies calmness and nurturing.
Those born in the year of the Sheep are considered to be good-natured and easy to get along with.
Sheep people are said to value harmony and stability. Their worst flaws may be shyness and stubbornness.
If You Were Born in the Year of the Sheep
If you were born in the year of the Sheep, you are level-headed and caring. You probably aren’t interested in being in the spotlight, but everyone knows about your kind heart and strong personal integrity. In love, you may appear reserved at first, but your heart is true.
You are sensible and judicious when it comes to money. You know that money is meant to serve you, not the other way around. You are not swayed by the latest fads, but you are willing to spend on quality that lasts.
The Sheep People in Your Life
These people, like the Sheep, are gracious and sensitive. They are friendly, emotionally intelligent, and have a solid sense of right and wrong.
On the downside, they may be overly reticent and quiet, staying on the sidelines when everyone would benefit from their contributions.
They often are attracted to those born in the years of the The Rabbit, The Horse, The Pig or The Sheep.
Sheep Keywords to Remember
- Years: 1907, 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027, 2039, 2051, 2063, 2075, 2087
- Main Element: Earth
- Main Modality: Yin
- Concepts: Gentleness, Calm, Kindness
- Lucky Hours: 1:00 PM to 2:59 PM
- Lucky Days: 7th and 30th days of each Chinese lunar month
- Lucky Months: 5th,7th and 11th lunar months
- Lucky Season: Summer
- Lucky Colours: Green, Purple, Red
- Lucky Star: Capella
- Lucky Flowers: Carnation, Primrose
- Lucky Directions: East, South, Southeast
- Lucky Numbers: 2, 3, 7, 9 (and combinations of these)
- Kindred Animal: The Rabbit
- Harmonious Animals: The Horse, The Pig, The Goat
- Inharmonious Animals: The Ox, The Dog
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