Every 12 years the Chinese lunar calendar uses the symbolism of one of the 12 animals that they associate with “the 12 earthly branches” of their Taoist Astrology. The year that will start on the 19th of 2015 is referred to as the year of the Goat, but a more faithful translation is: the year of the Sheep. For each of the 12 branches there are 5 different versions corresponding to the 5 elements that characterizes earthly energy. As a result, similar years only repeat themselves every 60 years (12x5). For 2015 it is the year of the Blue Sheep. The last time it was a year of the Blue Sheep was in 1955, the only time during the 20th century. The next time will be 2075.
The general characteristic of a Sheep year is its yin aspect. It correlates to the Cancer sign associated with the energy of the mother, healer, and nurturer. It is a time of peace, calm and contentment. Sheep needs solitary moment to replenish her soul; yet, at the same time, Sheep is very sociable and loves celebrations and a good party. Although calm in appearance, it is strong in determination and can adapt to different environments. It accomplishes its goals with small but solid steps one at a time. Sheep is practical and only moves forward; and does not like to go backwards or sideways.
Sheep is the 8th of the 12 earthly branches. In Chinese numerology 8 is a number of good fortune. Further 2015 is also an 8 (2+0+1+5=8) promising the new year to be one of abundance!
The particular characteristic of the Blue Sheep is that of the Wood element. Since 2015 which ends with an odd number is a yin year, the yin of 2015 will reinforce the yin energy of Sheep whose symbol is the reed bending in the wind. Wood quality of boldness and creativity will add much drive to the Sheep year.
Note: this information is extracted or derived from Taoist Astrology, written by Susan Levitt with Jean Tang.
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