Which Lunar Animal sign best suits the Sheep, when it comes to relationships?

Relationship compatibility within the Chinese Zodiac mostly takes into account the general characteristics for each animal. However, every individual will place their own unique twist on the basic characteristics. That being said, it’s always fun to read about how well (or not well) you match with your partner!

Read on to learn the compatibility of the Sheep with other Animal Lunar Signs.

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SHEEP PARTNER + RAT PARTNER: 56%

This combination could be frustrating and couple might end up dissatisfied. The Rat will not be sure about building a family with the often oversensitive and unrealistic Sheep. In financial matters, the Sheep may think the Rat is too shrewd and greedy while the Rat thinks the Sheep is too expensive to keep around him. Moreover, the Sheep is only responsive when pampered.

They are both charming and capable of great warmth and tenderness; however that’s where the similarities end and the differences begin. Unfortunately, the differences tend to eclipse the similarities between these two signs, which makes it difficult for either one of them to understand the other.

The Rat is resourceful and hardworking while the Sheep has an easygoing attitude. The Rat is thrifty and skillful in saving money, but the Sheep spends lavishly without much thought. The Rat is calm and practical, but the Sheep is governed by Sheep’s emotions and laziness. When irked, the Rat can be fussy while the Sheep finds the Rat too cunning and scheming to deal with. Because they find it difficult to understand each other, they may not compromise with each other.

To even give this relationship a chance, the Rat should not have too high expectations of the Sheep and be willing to accept the self-indulgent nature of the Sheep. Both Rats and Sheep also tend to be pessimistic, so they should both work on being more positive and support each other accordingly.

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SHEEP PARTNER + OX PARTNER: 56%

Things are not always as happy as it seems. The Sheep’s insecurity is reassured by the Ox’s strong and protective behavior, but the Ox has very high expectations of the Sheep in return. The Ox doesn’t appreciate the Sheep’s impulsiveness and the Sheep can be disheartened by the Ox’s demand for the Sheep to be diligent.

The Sheep’s artistic and leisure-inclined character can be quite stressful for the Ox, while the Sheep savors and enjoys life as the Sheep pleases. The Ox’s dutiful attitude to keep the house and family in order causes the Ox to reject the Sheep’s indulgent lifestyle, which is very deterring because the Sheep must be loved and appreciated for the Sheep to do his or her best.

The Sheep is artistic and must wait for the right time to be inspired, while the Ox scorns at the Sheep’s soft ways as the Ox feels that time must not be on petty things like this. For this relationship to work, drastic compromises are needed, if the Ox can be more considerate of the Sheep’s sensitivities.

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SHEEP PARTNER + TIGER PARTNER: 24%

The Sheep loves the Tiger’s magnetism and beauty, and the Tiger loves the Sheep’s creativity and sensitivity. However, the Tiger doesn’t like his partner’s dependency and possessiveness. The Sheep might complain that the Tiger is indifferent to feelings and rude. The ambitious Tiger may find the Sheep to be lazy. One loves to socialize and the other loves to stay home.  The relationship can only work out after a great deal of adjustment on both sides.

The Sheep is a gentle person, while the Tiger is temperamental, which often hurts the gentle Sheep’s feelings due to sudden anger outbursts. The Sheep prefers a quiet and comfortable home, but the Tiger likes a fast paced life and cannot tolerate his worry-free ways. The Tiger often supports the Sheep’s need for their pursuits, however if the Sheep becomes too needy, the Tiger will feel trapped and look elsewhere. The Tiger too willful for the Sheep’s liking and the Sheep is too weak to dominate the relationship. Both may end up being dissatisfied in this combination.

In a Sheep husband and Tiger wife relationship, communication will be very difficult between them. Challenges are present in every aspect in this relationship. This makes the pairing between this two very difficult.

In a Sheep wife and Tiger husband relationship, life will be difficult or even, impossible. Although they are attracted to each other, they don’t usually make it. Initially, he believes she can be molded, which he soon learns otherwise. He gets frustrated over her change of moods, while she is unaffected by his criticism or begging. She often laughs at his attempts in male superiority and seriousness.

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SHEEP PARTNER + RABBIT PARTNER: 82%

Both Rabbit and Sheep have common preferences and are sensitive to each other’s needs. Their personalities complement each other in a very powerful way and they are a very compatible pair. The Rabbit respects the Sheep’s kindness and sensitivity, and finds the Sheep reliable enough to make decisions for the both of them. They both value order and harmony above everything else, which lead them to support each other in times of need; and they are hopelessly romantic and affectionate. This combination will experience domestic bliss as long as there is no excessive reliance of each partner on the other.

Both have personalities that may be very compatible. If the Rabbit takes the lead, the Sheep will receive much help to achieve great things with the Sheep’s talents, and also put things in order when the Sheep tends to be too generous. The Rabbit will provide the right environment and push for success, and the Sheep will be grateful to for all that the Rabbit has done. They are both attuned to each other’s moods and will try to keep each other happy. In this marriage, they can achieve much more than just love and happiness.

However, both can be rather anxious, so they tend to anticipate the ups and downs in the relationship. They may also get influenced by each other’s mood, making what was a small problem into something enormous.

In a Rabbit husband and Sheep wife relationship, they may have small arguments, but when it comes to the major ones, they get along just fine. They both feel emotionally secure with each other.

In a Rabbit wife and Sheep husband relationship, they will make a charming pair. He loves to flirt, and she can tolerate it up to a certain level. If he goes beyond, she will get upset.

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SHEEP PARTNER + DRAGON PARTNER: 74%

For this relationship to be harmonious, much effort and patience must be applied. The Sheep’s sensitivity is often overlooked. The Sheep finds it difficult to express the need for the Dragon’s empathy. The Sheep loves family life but the Dragon may not be too concerned about domestic affairs. The Dragon is adventurous, aggressive and dominant but the Sheep is docile, emotional and moody. Ultimately, the relationship is dominated by the Dragon, as it is the Dragon’s nature to control those who are close to him.

The Sheep is fascinated with the Dragon’s brilliance and superiority while the Dragon is attracted to the Sheep’s kindness, loyalty and honesty.  However, the Sheep may be too timid to follow the Dragon’s ambitious ways. The Dragon may find the Sheep unsuitable due to the Sheep’s lack of ambition. The Dragon will be able to give the Sheep much encouragement but the Dragon’s patience has its limits. Much effort is needed to smooth the edges in this union.  Therefore, it can be a moderately workable arrangement.

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SHEEP PARTNER + SNAKE PARTNER: 69%

Things may not be perfect in this marriage but it can work out if both make sincere effort. Both the Snake and the Sheep are materialistic and attracted to beauty. These characteristics could seal their relationship. The Sheep may lack diligence while the Snake can be too secretive. The Snake is guided by logic and wisdom, while the Sheep is governed by emotions and artistic inclination. Occasionally, they will disagree on each other’s behavior but they may find many points that they can agree on.

The Snake may be possessive but the Snake can also feel suffocated if the Sheep becomes clingy. The Snake is very realistic and efficient and would make sacrifices for greater goals while the Sheep is sensitive and gets discouraged easily when things get tough. The Snake is very intelligent while the Sheep is very emotional, a gap they may find difficult to bridge in times of difficulty. This makes the relationship compatible only to a certain extent.

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SHEEP PARTNER + HORSE PARTNER: 82%

Both enjoy many of the same things and know how to spice things up for each other. The Sheep is homely while the Horse is adventurous.  Both need to work out their differences in this area. The Horse demands space and the Sheep needs tender loving care. The Horse is easygoing with the Sheep bringing purpose and laughter to the Sheep’s life. The Horse is drawn by the Sheep’s charm and helplessness. The Sheep finds the romantic flair and self confidence of the Horse very attractive.

The Sheep having a kind-hearted nature compassionately overlooks the Horse’s selfishness and fluctuating moods. The Sheep will make adjustments to fit the Horse. The Sheep must learn to be less possessive and give the Horse more space to maneuver. They both appreciate each other very much and this could be a very happy relationship. They make good partners in love and in business.

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SHEEP PARTNER + SHEEP PARTNER: 52%

Being from the same sign, they share many similarities. Both are homely, love luxury and dependency. Although there are some shortcomings in this relationship, they could succeed together if they combine their strengths and put aside their weaknesses. Both can be responsible partners if there is no one else to do so and both will support each other. Both are good homemakers and are kind-hearted enough to put up with each other’s flaws.

Both share artistic abilities and creativity and love staying home and enjoying the peace and quiet. They are both very sensitive and quick to forgive. They know how to make each other feel appreciated. Together they can provide each other with a strong sense of security. However, they should take care about being over protective or indulgent with their children.

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SHEEP PARTNER + MONKEY PARTNER: 71%

The Sheep may not be too attracted to the Monkey’s complicated and egoistic nature. The Monkey’s craftiness and expertise only serves to annoy the Sheep. The Monkey cannot keep up with the Sheep’s unreasonable demands, but the Sheep is clever enough to use the Monkey’s weak points to manipulate the Monkey.

The Sheep may be too demanding and possessive over the Monkey for the crafty Monkey to endure. While the Monkey possesses excellent patience, the Monkey may still find more flaws than virtues in the Sheep. The Monkey more often than not does not take the Sheep seriously as he takes advantage of the Sheep’s kind and giving nature. Hence, the Sheep stands to lose out more in this relationship as opposed to the Monkey. All in all, they both live in separate worlds.

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SHEEP PARTNER + ROOSTER PARTNER: 42%

The kind-hearted and considerate Sheep will make a sincere effort at anything, while the Rooster tends to analyze and control other people’s lives. The Rooster’s optimistic, energetic and fearless attitude could intimidate the sensitive Sheep, who is pessimistic by nature. The Sheep finds the Rooster too straightforward, while the Rooster finds it difficult to be with someone so emotional and self-indulgent. These vast differences may prevent them from enduring each other’s characteristics easily.

The Rooster will need to know how to tame their sharp tongue so as to not hurt the sensitive Sheep. Despite what the Rooster thinks, it is an advantage to be around the sensitive Sheep. They are able to sense what others are feeling, and at times thinking. They are the perfect ear to share your worries with and a solid shoulder to cry on.

The combination of these two signs has a very low tolerance level for one another. It is only if they can find enjoyment with one another’s company, can they be a suitable pair.

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SHEEP PARTNER + DOG PARTNER: 62%

The matter-of-fact attitude of the Dog would naturally disapprove of the Sheep’s indulgent character which will make the Sheep even more pessimistic. The Dog can be sympathetic but not always willing to sugar coat things to pacify the Sheep’s sensitivity. The Sheep needs a lot of empathy and support but the Dog can be unconcerned and even be annoyed by the Sheep’s constant complaints and self-gratification attitude. This relationship will probably not work as each tends to bring out the other’s negative traits.

Conflicts characterize this relationship, making the Dog and Sheep more irritable than they usually are. The practical and straightforward Dog will be irked by the Sheep’s sentimentality, and will respond unsympathetically with sharp comments. This is not the way to handle the normally unselfish Sheep, who will be sensitive to such remarks and become dejected at the Dog’s direct methods.

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SHEEP PARTNER + PIG PARTNER: 98%

Both have much in common and their union will result in a stable marriage. Neither of them needs to make major adjustments to their personality and both are very homely by nature. The sociable Pig is not as sensitive as the Sheep, who may take offense easily.

Where others may see the Sheep’s concern and mothering as possessiveness, the chivalrous Pig will appreciate the gentle Sheep as devoted. Theirs is a warm, intimate relationship between two generous and thoughtful individuals, who are only too happy to make one another the centre of their lives. Thus for once, the compassionate Sheep may do what she does best, without the worry of being viewed as being overprotective.

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