8. Sheep

The Samaritan, righteous, sincere and easily taken by sob stories

Well mannered, even shy. Gentle and compassionate.

At his best, is artistic, fashionable and creative, worst, is easily overcome by emotions, depressed and withdrawn

Dislikes strict schedules and too much discipline and criticism.

Apt to mother and/or smother its object of affection

Generous and containing fantastic luck and fortune

The Sheep is a worrier and tends to be a pessimist and expects others to cheer him up

Knack for turning weakness into strength

Would rather follow others than make decisions, may be criticized for not taking a firm stand when trying to avoid conflicts

Also concerned with their senses, Rabbit and Boar will provide allies- beware the Ox!

Paper cutting of 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac by Xiong Zongrong are on display in Nanjing on Sept 7, 2014. [Photo/IC]