Year of the SHEEP

Ranking order               :  Eighth      
Hours ruled by the          :  1 pm - 3 pm 
Direction of its sign       :  South - Southwest
Season and principal month  :  Summer - July
Corresponds to Western sign :  Cancer 
Fixed Element               :  Fire 
Stem                        :  Negative

		I am nature's child.
		I trust and am rewarded by trust.
		Fortune smiles upon my countenance.
		All things blossom
		In the gentleness of my love.
		I strive to find beauty in all I behold.
		I am fair of face 
		And full of grace.

		I am the Sheep.

This is the most feminine sign of the zodiac. A person of the Sheep year is called the Good Samaritan of the cycle. He is righteous, sincere and easily taken in by sob stories. He is likely to be mild-mannered, even shy. At his best, he is artistic, fashionable and a creative worker. At his worst, he tends to be easily overcome by his emotions, pessimistic and withdrawn.

The Sheep is known for his gentle and compassionate ways. He can forgive easily and be understanding about others faults. He dislikes strict schedules and cannot take too much discipline or criticism. Fond of children and animals, he is close to nature and a general homebody. The Sheep is apt to mother or even smother the objects of his affections. He is possessed by varying moods and finds it impossible to work under pressure. He also finds it difficult to be objective.