Year of the Goat
Years of the Goat: 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027…
The Goat is eighth in the Chinese zodiac cycle. According to Chinese astrology, each year is associated with an animal sign, occurring in a 12-year cycle.
Chinese Zodiac Goat Years
If you were born in 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, or 2015, then your Chinese zodiac sign a Goat.
Goat Year | Chinese Zodiac Years | Type of Goat |
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1931 | February 17, 1931 – February 5, 1932 | Metal (Gold) Goat |
1943 | February 5, 1943 – January 24, 1944 | Water Goat |
1955 | January 24, 1955 – February 11, 1956 | Wood Goat |
1967 | February 9, 1967 – January 30, 1968 | Fire Goat |
1979 | January 28, 1979 – February 15, 1980 | Earth Goat |
1991 | February 15, 1991 – February 3, 1992 | Metal (Gold) Goat |
2003 | February 1, 2003 – January 21, 2004 | Water Goat |
2015 | February 19, 2015 – February 7, 2016 | Wood Goat |
2027 | February 6, 2027 – January 25, 2028 | Fire Goat |
The Goat’s Personality: Calm, Gentle…
People born in a year of the Goat are generally believed to be gentle, mild-mannered, shy, stable, sympathetic, amicable, and brimming with a strong sense of kindheartedness and justice.
They have very delicate thoughts, strong creativity, and perseverance, and acquire professional skills well. Although they look gentle on the surface, they are tough on the inside, always insisting on their own opinions in their minds. They have strong inner resilience and excellent defensive instincts.
Although they prefer to be in groups, they do not want to be the centre of attention. They are reserved and quiet, most likely because they like spending a lot of time in their own thoughts. Goats like to spend money on fashionable things that give them a first-class appearance. Although Goats enjoy spending money on the finer things in life, they are not snobbish.
Is It the Year of the Sheep, Goat, or Ram?
Chinese people are actually also not quite sure about this. In Chinese, the word 羊 (yáng) is a generic term and can refer to a sheep (绵羊), goat (山羊), ram/buck (公羊 male sheep or goat), antelope (羚羊), etc. There is a lack of a clear definition of the zodiac Goat in Chinese history.
However, most Chinese people and experts on folklore believe that the Chinese zodiac animal is the Goat, not the Sheep, and they have some evidence to support their idea.
Firstly, the Chinese zodiac is an invention of the Han nationality, and goats were widely praised by the Han people (unlike sheep), so the zodiac animal is more likely to refer to a goat.
Secondly, a goat image often appears on Chinese zodiac stamps, New Year paper cuttings, and New Year paintings (rather than a sheep).
Thirdly, the Goat was one of the 12 bronze statues of the Chinese zodiac at the Old Summer Palace. Although its head was lost, its present reproduction according to historical records is in the image of a goat.
Lucky Things for People Born in a Year of the Goat
Lucky things that will bring Goats luck:
- Numbers: 2, 7, or numbers containing 2 and 7 (like 27 and 72)
- Days: the 7th and 30th of any month according to the Chinese lunar calendar
- Colours: brown, red, and purple
- Flowers: carnations and primroses
- Direction: north
Unlucky things that Goats should avoid:
- Colours: blue and black. Goats should avoid wearing these colours.
- Numbers: 4 and 9
- Direction: southwest
- Worst lunar months: third, sixth, and tenth. Avoid these months if you have some important business to do or want to plan an event.
Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal (Gold), and Water Goats
In Chinese element theory, each zodiac sign is associated with one of five elements: Gold (Metal), Wood, Water, Fire, or Earth. This means that, for example, a Wood Goat comes once in a 60-year cycle.
It is theorized that a person’s characteristics are decided by their birth year’s zodiac animal sign and element. So there are five types of Goat, each with different characteristics.
Type of Goat | Year of Birth | Characteristics |
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Wood Goat | 1955, 2015 | Amicable, gentle, and compassionate. |
Fire Goat | 1907, 1967 | Amicable, frank, and honest, always making everything clean and tidy. |
Earth Goat | 1919, 1979 | Righteous, honest, straightforward, and will never harm their friends. |
Gold Goat | 1931, 1991 | Ambitious and kind-hearted with a strong sense of responsibility in work; sometimes too stubborn. |
Water Goat | 1943, 2003 | Always ready to help others, and they can sacrifice their own interests for others |
Goats’ Love Compatibility
Love compatibility within the Chinese zodiac animals takes the unique characteristics of each animal into account. Those whose characteristics match well can have good compatibility.
However, those who don’t match need to put more effort into their relationships.
- Best with: Rabbit, Horse, Pig
- Worst with: Ox, Dragon, Snake, Dog
Best-Suited Careers for Goats
People born in a year of the Goat prefer to work in a team. Their best work partners are Horses. They are not bothered about status and power. Unless asked, they won’t ever volunteer for anything and they act as leaders. Good career choices for Goats are paediatrician, actor, daycare teacher, interior designer, florist, hairstylist, musician, editor, illustrator, and art history teacher.
How to Build Relationships with Goats
Generally speaking, Goats are private. Therefore, it may take time and effort to get to know those who are born in a year of the Goat. Goats seldom share their personal lives. This is the reason why most Goats have few intimate friends. Once they become friends, their friendship is peaceful and fulfilling. They work hard for those they love.
Good Health for Goats
People born in a year of the Goat are very serene and calm. Therefore they tend to have fewer health problems.
If Goats are mentally and emotionally in good spirits, this should have a positive effect on their physical health. Eating fresh and organic produce, and eliminating red meat from their diet when possible, is an effective way to keep healthy.
They should get out among nature and commune with the great outdoors. Fresh air, trees, and sunshine will all do wonders for their health. Goats should have a regular schedule for meals and keep their sleep and waking times consistent.
Goat’s Horoscope for 2021
2021 is a year that requires special vigilance for Goats (people born in a year of the Goat Chinese zodiac sign). Goat people’s careers and financial fortunes this year are mostly unfavourable.
Because of many difficulties in life, the usually mild-mannered Goat people may have conflicts with friends.
Learn more about Sheep’s Monthly Forecast in 2021.
Famous Goat Year People
Famous Goat | Birth Date | Element |
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Bill Gates | October 28, 1955 | a Wood Goat |
Steve Jobs | February 24, 1955 | a Wood Goat |
Tim Berners Lee | 8 June 1955 | a Wood Goat |
Jason Statham | 26 July 1967 | a Fire Goat |