The zodiac sign of the sheep is often considered to be the most feminine sign of the Chinese zodiac, with many sheep being extremely creative, sensitive individuals. You may also hear this sign called the goat, or sometimes the ram, which is rather unfortunate for a feminine sign, as a ram is of course a male sheep. It should not surprise you to learn that this is a yin element, with a number of feminine traits, and the fixed element of the sheep is fire. The fire makes sheep enterprising, single minded, restless, dynamic, and adventurous. Sheep tend to do best in creative professions.

The Chinese zodiac is an extremely complicated arrangement of 12 zodiac animals and five fluctuating elements which appear in yin and yang aspects. As a result, just saying that someone is a “sheep” isn't quite enough, as the year in which someone is born is very important. The Chinese also emphasize the importance of place of birth and time of birth when looking at someone's zodiac-associated personality traits.

This zodiac sign is overwhelmingly dominated by creativity. Sheep are very fond of beautiful things, and they love making and looking at them. Many sheep are also naturally beautiful people, with warm, generous, open personalities. They are also extremely sympathetic and sensitive, and many sheep tend to be modest, underplaying their accomplishments. However, they also seek affirmation, and many desperately want to be liked.

Sheep are extremely insecure and shy, and their attention-seeking can sometimes be suffocating. They often misinterpret people and situations, which can lead to conflict, and because sheep shrink from conflict, this can be problematic. However, when a sheep perceives him or herself as the base of a conflict, the sheep will step forward and try to make good out of the situation. Sheep are also natural wanderers and adventurers, although they also have a strong appreciation for life's comforts.

The best career for a sheep is one which allows him or her to exercise creativity. Sheep do well as artists, designers, and performers. They can sometimes turn into prima donnas who are difficult to handle, but they can also produce amazing, complex, and stunning work in a variety of artistic disciplines. Behind their sensitivity and insecurity, sheep have a strong competitive drive to do well.

Sheep get on well with rabbits, pigs, and horses. They also tend to get along with other sheep, tigers, monkeys, and dogs. However, their personalities tend to conflict with rats, snakes, dragons, roosters, and oxes.