Characteristics of Sheep

Docile Sheep corresponds to Cancer in the Western zodiac. According to some legends, it is relatively inauspicious to be born in the Year of the Sheep, but this prejudice is unwarranted. People born in the Year of the Sheep are meticulous and considerate by nature, and are able to find appropriate ways to deal with any situation. They are steadfast and unafraid of hardship, and understand the value of thrift.

However, people born in the Year of the Sheep can be self-absorbed and obstinate, while also timid and irresolute. They are attracted to the mysterious, and prefer to resign themselves to fate rather than struggle to overcome it. Women born in the Year of the Sheep are kindhearted and supportive, and are ideal domestic partners.

 Perpetual Calendar for the Year of the Sheep

People whose birthdays fall during the following periods are born in the Year of the Sheep:

February 01, 1919 - February 19, 1920
February 17, 1931 - February 05, 1932
February 05, 1943 - January 24, 1944
January 24, 1955 - February 11, 1956
February 09, 1967 - January 29, 1968
January 28, 1979 - February 15, 1980
February 15, 1991 - February 03, 1992
February 01, 2003 - January 21, 2004
February 19, 2015 - February 07, 2016

The first date indicates Lunar New Year's Day. The second date indicates the last day of the lunar year.