Year of the Goat
The Goat is number 8 of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac.
The Goat (also translated Sheep or Ram) is linked with calm and creativity. Goats are said to be kind, artistic and fond of a peaceful home.
| Traits | gentle, creative, sympathetic, shy |
|---|---|
| Best matches | Pig, Rabbit |
| Clashes with | Ox |
Goat years
| Year | Element | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Fire Goat | February 7, 2027 | January 25, 2028 |
| 2015 | Wood Goat | February 19, 2015 | February 7, 2016 |
| 2003 | Water Goat | February 1, 2003 | January 21, 2004 |
| 1991 | Metal Goat | February 15, 1991 | February 3, 1992 |
| 1979 | Earth Goat | January 28, 1979 | February 15, 1980 |
| 1967 | Fire Goat | February 9, 1967 | January 29, 1968 |
| 1955 | Wood Goat | January 24, 1955 | February 11, 1956 |
| 1943 | Water Goat | February 5, 1943 | January 24, 1944 |
| 1931 | Metal Goat | February 17, 1931 | February 5, 1932 |
Questions
- What years are the Year of the Goat?
- Recent Goat years are 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027. The cycle repeats every 12 years.
- Which animals are compatible with the Goat?
- The Goat gets on best with the Pig and Rabbit, and clashes with the Ox.
- When is the next Year of the Goat?
- The next Goat year will be 2027, starting on February 7, 2027.