Sheep (zodiac)
(Redirected from Ram (zodiac))
| The twelve animals | |
|---|---|
| Rat | Ox |
| Tiger | Rabbit |
| Dragon | Snake |
| Horse | Sheep |
| Monkey | Rooster |
| Dog | Pig |
The sheep or goat (Chinese: 羊; pinyin: yáng; sometimes mistranslated as ram) appears in the Chinese zodiac (related to the Chinese calendar) as one of its 12-year cycle of animals. The Chinese term includes both sheep and goats. According to Chinese folklore, each animal with certain alleged personality traits. Sheep tend to be shy and artistic.
People who have this Chinese sign include:
- Amy Davidson, actress
- Mel Gibson, actor, director, producer
- Zhang Ziyi, actress
- Chow Yun Fat, actor
- Jeff Corwin, Animal Planet host
- Kurt Cobain, singer and guitarist
- John Kerry, former presidential candidate
For the sheep (ram) element in the traditional Western zodiac, see Aries.
See also: goat
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