The Goat 羊
gentle · creative · empathetic · calm
Goat personality
Best traits: gentle, creative, empathetic, calm. Goats are warm, imaginative, and considerate. They are good listeners with a strong artistic streak and a steady inner calm.
Weak spots: They can be indecisive, worry-prone, and dependent on reassurance. Goats may avoid taking the lead even when they should.
Goat years
People born in these years are Goats (check the Chinese New Year cut-off if you were born in January or February):
1931 · 1943 · 1955 · 1967 · 1979 · 1991 · 2003 · 2015 · 2027 · 2039
Goat compatibility
- Best match: Horse — the classic "secret friend" pairing.
- Also strong: Rabbit, Pig (same affinity triangle).
- Hardest match: Ox (direct opposition).
See how the Goat pairs with all 12 signs →
The Goat by element
Every Goat also has one of five elements, set by the birth year: Wood Goat · Fire Goat · Earth Goat · Metal Goat · Water Goat. The element colours the personality — see how the five elements work.
Lucky for the Goat
Numbers: 3, 4, 9. Colors: green, red, purple. Suggested careers: artist, nurse, illustrator, florist, counselor.
Frequently asked questions
What years are Goat years?
Recent Goat years are 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027, 2039. They repeat every 12 years. If you were born in January or February, check the Chinese New Year date for your year.
What is the Goat personality like?
Goats are warm, imaginative, and considerate. They are good listeners with a strong artistic streak and a steady inner calm. On the difficult side: They can be indecisive, worry-prone, and dependent on reassurance. Goats may avoid taking the lead even when they should.
Who is the Goat most compatible with?
The Horse (the "secret friend" pairing), plus the Rabbit and Pig. The hardest match is the Ox.
Is the Goat a lucky sign?
No sign is luckier than another in the Chinese zodiac — each has strengths and weaknesses. The Goat's lucky numbers are 3, 4, 9 and lucky colors are green, red, purple.