Chinese Zodiac System is renowned for its animal system that comprises of twelve different animal signs, and according to that, the Year 2015 would be the Year of the Sheep.
The Year of the Sheep as calculated according to the Chinese lunar calendar would begin from February 19, 2019, and end on February 7, 2016. Among the twelve Chinese Animal Zodiac Signs, Sheep has been ranked as Number Eight.
Now, as per Chinese belief, the Number Eight is considered to be a very auspicious one that is often associated with peace, happiness and prosperity. This is why the Chinese people rejoice at the onset of 2015 Year of the Sheep, for they predict of happy and good times ahead.
Year of the Sheep from Horoscope and Numerology Perspective:
- Birth Year Branch: Wei
- Element: Earth (Tu)
- Yin/ Yang: Yin
- Auspicious Directions: South, South East and East.
- Auspicious Colors: Red, Green, Violet.
- Inauspicious Colors: Dark Brown, Dark Yellow.
- Auspicious Numbers: 3, 4, 9.
- Inauspicious Numbers: 6, 7, 8.
- Auspicious Flowers: Primrose, Carnation.
- Compatible Zodiac: Pig, Rabbit and Horse.
- Incompatible Zodiac: Dog and Ox.
The Next Years of the Sheep after 2015:
02/01/1919-02/19/1920 | 02/17/1931-02/05/1932 | 02/05/1943-01/24/1944 |
01/24/1955-02/11/1956 | 02/09/1967-01/29/1968 | 01/28/1979-02/15/1980 |
02/15/1991-02/03/1992 | 02/01/2003-01/21/2004 | 02/19/2015-02/07/2016 |
02/06/2027-01/25/2028 | 01/24/2039-02/11/2040 | 02/11/2051-01/31/2052 |
Characteristics of people born in the Year of the Sheep:
- Strengths – People who are born on the Year of the Sheep are known for being polite, intelligent, kind and tender. They are loyal and respectful people who know how to earn respect in return. They have penchant for the finer things in life. Often they are known to be artistic. These gentle and compassionate souls enjoy a quiet lifestyle. They are clever with business dealings, and in their own life and living they try to be economical. Although they enjoy compliments and flattery, the good note is that they are open to suggestions too.
- Weaknesses – People born in the Year of the Sheep are also known for their pessimism. They often worry too much. Sensitivity although is a virtue in general can get into the nerves when there is an overdose of it. They are often known to be moody and indecisive which probably stems out from the fact that they are generally confused easily and do not possess will as strong as iron. In matters of religion they often get too deeply involved and serious. The timidity in their nature makes them rely and cling to people very easily; and often cannot sustain unless looked well after by someone else. Often these people are known to endorse off beat theories. They are not very open in professing their feelings and emotions.

2015 – Year of the Sheep
Horoscope of the people born in the Year of the Sheep in the upcoming year:
People born in the Year of the Sheep are generally considered to be blessed with good fortunes. The year 2015 would also be a harmonious one for them in general. In the year 2019, natives born in the Year of the Sheep can expect to be blessed with good opportunities that would enable them to showcase their talents. However, giant leaps are not for them, it is advisable to climb the ladder of success one step at a time.
- Career – The year 2015 would be a successful one in terms of career. This does not however mean that there would be no competition. In fact if all the achievements became cakewalk, then there shall be no satisfaction in bagging them. If you are a native born in the Year of the Sheep, then in the year 2015 you shall be posed with steep competition, but you shall be able to emerge a winner. You shall be able to expand your scope of work and gain more experience and also bag promotions. Those is business would flourish too.
- Finances – Financially, this would turn out to be a gainful year as well. It is recommended to get involved in part time jobs too apart from your regular profession – this would enable you to pump up your income. Proper investments in business would bring great profits. However, for that you shall have to be expert in gauging the trends of the market. If you are not confident about it, you may consider reaching out for help from professional financial advisors. Speculative investments will not yield any returns, and it is recommended that you stay away from investments that involve high risk factors.
- Relationships – Natives born in the Year of the Sheep are not known to be very open or verbal about their feelings. If you want to get together with the one you have set your heart out for, then you shall have to do away with this inhibition. Friends and family can help you with the matchmaking to a certain extent, but in the end it is up to you to lure and win the heart of the love of your life. The year is considered to be auspicious to tie the knot for those who are single. Married couples would have a harmonious year.
- Health – For you to stay healthy in the year 2015 you shall have to be more conscious about your health and lead a more balanced and healthy lifestyle. The first and foremost thing on your agenda should be to control your diet for you may be prone to diseases related to digestion and gall bladder. Chronic ailments may surface again to bother you on and off round the year. You are advised to maintain a positive attitude for a healthy mind heads to a healthy body.
Some famous people born in the Year of the Sheep:
Bruce Willis, Jane Austen, Julia Roberts, Kate Hudson, Katharine Hepburn, Michelangelo, Mark Twain, Nicole Kidman, Pamela Anderson, Woopi Goldberg and many others.