Years of the Goat: 2027, 2015, 2003, 1991, 1979, 1967, 1955, 1943, 1931...
The Goat, also known as the Sheep or Ram, a symbol of gentleness, kindness, and peace in Chinese culture. People born in the year of the Goat are often considered artistic, compassionate, and nurturing. They are believed to have a calm and harmonious nature, fostering supportive environments for those around them.
Although Goat people may look gentle on the surface, they usually possess a strong inner resilience, always insisting on their own opinions in their minds.
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Chinese Zodiac Goat Years
If you were born in 2027, 2015, 2003, 1991, 1979, 1967, 1955, 1943, 1931...then your Chinese zodiac sign a Goat.
Moreover, Goat years are generally dated by the Chinese lunar calendar (starting on Chinese New Year). You can use our "Find Your Chinese Zodiac Sign" tool to find your zodiac animal sign or see the table below.
| Goat Years | Date | Element of Goat |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Goats' Horoscope Predictions and Lucky Color for 2024
Goats (those of you born in a year of the Goat), you may face some challenges as you enter Year of the Dragon 2024. There will be ups and downs, with both fortunate and unfortunate aspects.
Fortunately, there will be auspicious stars guiding you, providing support and assistance in your luck. This will create several opportunities and, to some extent, boost your career development. However, you will also be affected and hindered by inauspicious stars, so it will be important for you to focus on maintaining your social connections.
Lucky color for 2024: pink, lime green, silver white
Read more on Horoscope for Goats in 2024: Career, Love, and Money Predictions.
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 center of attention. They are usually 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.
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 | Personality |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
See Chinese Zodaic Goat of 5 Elements: Characters and Destinies.
Lucky Things for People Born in a Year of the Goat
Things that will bring Goats luck:
- Lucky numbers: 2, 7, or numbers containing 2 and 7 (like 27 and 72)
- Lucky colors: brown, red, and purple
- Lucky flowers: carnations and primroses
- Lucky direction: north
Things that Goats should avoid:
- Unlucky colors: blue and black
- Unlucky numbers: 4 and 9
- Unlucky direction: southwest
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.
See below the compatibility of the Goat with other animals, and find out if the Goat is compatible with your sign or not.
- Best with: Rabbit, Horse, Goat, or Pig
- Worst with: Ox, Tiger, or Dog
Want to know if she/he is compatible with you? Use our zodiac love compatibility calculator below. Or you can check the 12 Chinese zodiac signs' love compatibility in detail.
Chinese Zodiac Compatibility Calculator
Is it a Good Year to Give Birth to a Baby?
There is a popular Chinese folk saying: 'Only one out of ten people born in a year of the Goat finds happiness' (十羊九不全), which means that most babies born in a year of the Goat are destined for failed marriages, unhappy families, and bad luck. Most Chinese people also believe that babies born in a Goat year will grow up to be followers rather than leaders.
Therefore, many Chinese couples take steps to avoid having children in a year of the Goat. Previously, many young Chinese couples tried desperately to conceive in a racing against time to had a baby in 2014, which was a year of the Horse. A year of Horse is considered far luckier than a Goat year.
Although this is an outdated superstition, which seems silly, it has a real effect on Chinese society.
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 clear definition on 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 raised 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.
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: pediatrician, actor, daycare teacher, interior designer, florist, hairstylist, musician, editor, illustrator, and art history teacher.
Read more on What Zodiac Sign Is Your Best Work Partner.
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.
Famous Goat Year People
| Famous Goat | Birth Date | Element |
|---|---|---|
| Bill Gates | October 28, 1955 | a Wood Goat |
| Steve Jobs | February 24, 1955 | a Wood Goat |
| Tim Berners Lee | June 8, 1955 | a Wood Goat |
| Jason Statham | July 26, 1967 | a Fire Goat |