American Museum of Natural History, NYC – Garrett Chong
The Sheep Year is Time for Healing, Kindness, and Diplomacy.
February 19, 2015 is the start of the Chinese Lunar Calendar and the Year of the Wooden Sheep. Sheep year is time for healing, kindness, and diplomacy. Sheep correlates to the Western sign Cancer, the sign of the mother and nurturer. So what is of value in Sheep year is intimacy, family, and close friendships. We can be more caring, gentle, and sensitive with each other. This is the year to develop a wild heart, open to love and acceptance on all levels.
Another theme of Sheep year is to express your creative side. Now is the time for artistic development and cultivation of beauty.
People born in Sheep years (2015, 2003, 1991, 1979, 1967,1955, 1943, 1931, 1919, 1907) are artistic, kind, inspired, very empathetic, and naturally creative. They appreciate beauty in all its forms, and are connoisseurs of the best life has to offer. They can find success in artistic fields, especially the healing arts. With a tendency to be introspective, Sheep require solitary peaceful moments to replenish. Sheep often struggle in youth until their first Saturn return at age 28 – 30, but as they age become stronger and discover their true calling. The most fortunate part of a Sheep’s life is when they are an elder.
The interaction of opposite yet complimentary energies is intrinsic to all things. Represented by the symbol Yáng, the Sheep has a Yin polarity. Considered the most feminine of the signs, the Sheep, Goat or Ram attunes to the Moon but is a creature of the day and carries the power of the Sun. It’s no surprise that this animal sign embodies the fundamental qualities of harmony and balance.
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Happy Year of the Sheep
The Sheep’s motto, “I Depend”, can be interpreted in different ways. This sign is social and functions best with feedback and support from others. In Sheep years we can make great progress with assistance of family, friends, colleagues or community. Even self-proclaimed loners will find a few well-placed connections helpful. This is a time to build bridges and knock down walls.
The zodiac Sheep epitomizes the dependency of Yin and Yang: dark and light, night and day, moon and sun. As these energies depend on each other for existence, we depend on their balance for harmony, which is the natural inclination of the Sheep. Beware however of unhealthy dependency. If you find yourself clinging to things or people that are useless or harmful to you, you might want to examine the meaning behind it all.
Self-esteem issues can crop up this year. Don’t fall prey to voices of doubt. Sheep can seem meek or silly but these animals are nimble, adaptable and tenacious. In the wild, they’re born survivors and can flourish even in harsh conditions.
“I Depend”
I am Nature’s special 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
OVERVIEW:
• Colours: Green, Brown, Red, Purple, White.
• Numbers: Eight (8), Three (3), Four (4), Nine (9).
• Phrase/Motto: I Depend
• Elements: Earth, Fire.
• Stem: Yin
• Hours: 1 pm – 3 pm
• Sun Sign: Cancer
• Season: Summer (July)
• Gemstones: White Jade, Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl
• Metals: Gold, Copper
• Shape: Spiral
• Flowers & Herbs: Primrose, Carnation, Apple Blossom, Peppermint
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