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The Goat is the eighth animal of the Chinese zodiac and the zodiac’s artist. Goats (also called Sheep or Ram) are gentle, creative and caring, with a love of beauty and peace. 2027 is the Year of the Fire Goat.
The Goat personality
Goats are kind, imaginative and sensitive to atmosphere. They do their best work in calm, supportive surroundings and often have a strong artistic eye.
Strengths: creativity, kindness, empathy, a sense of beauty.
Blind spots: indecision, worry, and leaning on others when things feel uncertain.
Goat years
You’re a Goat if you were born in one of these years, on or after that year’s Chinese New Year:
| Year | Element | New Year began |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Wood Goat | 24 January 1955 |
| 1967 | Fire Goat | 9 February 1967 |
| 1979 | Earth Goat | 28 January 1979 |
| 1991 | Metal Goat | 15 February 1991 |
| 2003 | Water Goat | 1 February 2003 |
| 2015 | Wood Goat | 19 February 2015 |
The next Goat year is 2027, a Fire Goat, starting on 6 February 2027. Born in January or February? Check with the Chinese zodiac calculator.
The five kinds of Goat
Each Goat year also has an element, which colours the Goat’s nature. The Goat’s own fixed element is Earth.
- Wood Goat: the most generous Goat, warm and community-minded.
- Fire Goat: the boldest Goat, creative and expressive (2027 is a Fire Goat year).
- Earth Goat: the steadiest Goat, caring and practical.
- Metal Goat: the most resilient Goat, with a firm inner strength.
- Water Goat: the most intuitive Goat, gentle and quietly perceptive.
Goat compatibility
| Kind of match | Animals |
|---|---|
| Best friends (same trine) | Rabbit, Pig |
| Secret friend | Horse |
| Opposite (clash) | Ox |
| Tricky pairing | Rat |
The Rabbit and Pig share your values and pace. The Horse is your quiet, steady ally. The Ox is your opposite: lots of spark, and lots of friction. Check any pairing with the Chinese zodiac compatibility calculator.
The Goat at work and in love
Goats thrive in creative and caring work: art, design, music, writing, gardening, healing, teaching and anything that makes life more beautiful. In love, Goats are tender, romantic and devoted. They need a partner who’s reassuring and patient with their sensitive side.
The Goat in 2026 and 2027
The 2026 Fire Horse year is a secret-friend year for the Goat: quiet support tends to arrive from unexpected places. The 2027 Fire Goat year, which begins on 6 February 2027, is the Goat’s own year. Tradition says your own year (ben ming nian) asks for extra care: go steady, keep promises small and don’t take big risks for the sake of it.
Questions people ask
What years are the Goat in the Chinese zodiac?
1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015 and 2027, each counted from that year’s Chinese New Year.
Who is the Goat most compatible with?
The Rabbit and Pig (its trine partners) and the Horse (its secret friend).
Which animal does the Goat clash with?
The Ox, which sits opposite the Goat on the zodiac wheel. A clash means different needs and pace, not a match that can’t work.
What is the Goat's element?
Each Goat year has its own element, and the Goat’s fixed element is Earth.
Astrology here is for reflection and self-understanding. It doesn't predict events, and it isn't medical, legal or financial advice.