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NEW RARE PERFECT CHINESE ZODIAC SHEEP SYMBOLIZE COMMEMORATIVE GOLD COIN SX08 |
50% silver alloy with 24k gold plated Details: · Astrology is certainly one of the most ancient philosophies still in existence in China. Some estimate it to be more than 3,000 years old but recent study of more esoteric beliefs place it further back into the clouded past of human history. In ancient China, and up until today Astrology has been used to predict what happens to countries, the outcome of wars, economic trends and much more. Chinese Astrology is organized according to 12 Animals Signs. One Chinese legend attributes the creation of the animal signs to the semi-mythical Yellow Emperor in 2637 B.C. According to another legend, the Lord Buddha summoned all the animals to come to him before he departed from Earth. Only 12 animals came to bid him farewell. As a reward he named a year after each other one in the order that they arrived. First came the Rat, then the Ox, the Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. Thus we have 12 signs today. The animal ruling year in which you were born exercises a profound influence on your life. As the Chinese say, "This is the animal that hides in your heart". This sheep coin is one of the Chinese Horoscope Coin Series . On one side, there is a sheep cartoon and the astrology symbol . On the other side, there are 12 animals pictures around a Chinese word sheep .This coin is encased in a clear plastic container. Years born : 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991,2003 The sheep or goat 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. The Sheep is the eighth Sign of the Chinese Zodiac, and is a Yin Sign associated with the Fire Element. Recent Sheep years have been 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991 and 2003. Sheep are genuinely nice people -- charming, amiable, and sympathetic to the needs of others. They hate to criticize and always look for the best in people, including themselves. People born in the Year of the Sheep supposedly are elegant and highly accomplished in the arts. They seem to be, at first glance, better off than those born in the zodiac's other years. But ram year people are often shy, pessimistic, and puzzled about life. They are usually deeply religious, yet timid by nature. Sometimes clumsy in speech, they are always passionate about what they do and what they believe in. Ram people never have to worry about having the best in life for their abilities make money for them, and they are able to enjoy the creature comforts that they like. Ram people are wise, gentle, and compassionate. They are considered compatible with Rabbits, Pigs, and Horses. A Sheep will prefer to forget grievances rather than brood over them and will keep any resentment tightly under control in order maintain peace and prosperity among the group. Sheep live in the present, which they attempt to enjoy to the best of their abilities. Thanks to their sensitive natures, Sheep are the most creative and expressive of all the Signs in the Chinese Zodiac. · 1.56" in diameter, 2.5mm in thick. · Encapsulated in clear plastic case for perfect protection |
