The year 2015 is the Year of the Green or Wooden Sheep that starts on February 19. Each of the 12 animals in the Chinese Zodiac has unique characteristics and each year corresponds to one animal. The current year corresponds to the Sheep.
In addition to the 12-year cycle corresponding to each of the animals in the Chinese Zodiac, there are five elements—wood, fire, earth, metal and water—that are associated with their own “life force” or “chi.” This energy blends with the corresponding animal to determine that year’s fortune. In 2015, the corresponding element is Wood.