Chinese Zodiac
Year of the Goat
Wei (未), the 8th of the 12 Earthly Branches.
Quick Answer
People born in the Year of the Goat include those born in 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015 and 2027, counting from Lunar New Year rather than January 1. The next Year of the Goat is the Year of the Fire Goat, from February 6, 2027 to January 25, 2028. The Goat is gentle, creative, compassionate and easygoing.
Years of the Goat
Each year starts at Lunar New Year. If your birthday falls before the start date, you belong to the previous animal.
| Year | Sexagenary Name | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 Metal Goat | Xin Wei (辛未) | ||
| 1943 Water Goat | Gui Wei (癸未) | ||
| 1955 Wood Goat | Yi Wei (乙未) | ||
| 1967 Fire Goat | Ding Wei (丁未) | ||
| 1979 Earth Goat | Ji Wei (己未) | ||
| 1991 Metal Goat | Xin Wei (辛未) | ||
| 2003 Water Goat | Gui Wei (癸未) | ||
| 2015 Wood Goat | Yi Wei (乙未) | ||
| 2027 Fire Goat | Ding Wei (丁未) | ||
| 2039 Earth Goat | Ji Wei (己未) |
Every Goat year from 1900 to 2100 is in the full table.
Goat Personality
The Goat, also called the Sheep or Ram, is associated with artistry, kindness and a need for harmony and security. It is generous and imaginative, and it can worry, hesitate or lean on others when life feels uncertain.
Strengths: Creativity, empathy, gentleness, taste. Challenges: Worry, indecision, dependence.
The year element adds its own color: a Fire Goat is more outgoing and a Water Goat more reflective. Find your element by birth year in the table above.
The Goat in the Year of the Fire Horse
In the current Year of the Fire Horse (February 17, 2026 to February 5, 2027), the Goat is not in conflict with Tai Sui. Its relationship with the Horse year sign is six harmonies (liu he).
Goat Compatibility
The Goat's best matches are the Horse, Rabbit and Pig (Six Harmonies with the Horse, the Wood trine with the Rabbit and Pig). Its classical clash is with the Ox.
| Sign | Relationship | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Horse | Six Harmonies (Liu He) | The closest classical pairing: complementary and supportive. |
| Rabbit | Trine (San He) | Natural allies that share an element and a way of working. |
| Pig | Trine (San He) | Natural allies that share an element and a way of working. |
| Tiger | Neutral | No classical relationship; depends on the full chart. |
| Dragon | Neutral | No classical relationship; depends on the full chart. |
| Snake | Neutral | No classical relationship; depends on the full chart. |
| Monkey | Neutral | No classical relationship; depends on the full chart. |
| Rooster | Neutral | No classical relationship; depends on the full chart. |
| Rat | Harm (Liu Hai) | Subtle misunderstandings that need patience. |
| Dog | Punishment (Xing) | A pairing said to test both people. Shown as Penalty in the chart. |
| Ox | Clash (Liu Chong) | Opposite signs: strong attraction or friction, rarely indifference. |
Are You a Goat?
Check a birthday against the exact Lunar New Year date.
The Other Animals
Questions About the Goat
What Years Are the Year of the Goat?
People born in the Year of the Goat include those born in 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015 and 2027, counting from Lunar New Year rather than January 1. The next Year of the Goat is the Year of the Fire Goat, from February 6, 2027 to January 25, 2028. The Goat is gentle, creative, compassionate and easygoing.
What Is the Goat Personality in the Chinese Zodiac?
The Goat, also called the Sheep or Ram, is associated with artistry, kindness and a need for harmony and security. It is generous and imaginative, and it can worry, hesitate or lean on others when life feels uncertain. Strengths: Creativity, empathy, gentleness, taste. Challenges: Worry, indecision, dependence.
Who Is the Goat Most Compatible With?
The Goat's best matches are the Horse, Rabbit and Pig (Six Harmonies with the Horse, the Wood trine with the Rabbit and Pig). Its classical clash is with the Ox.
Is the Goat in Conflict With Tai Sui This Year?
In the current Year of the Fire Horse (February 17, 2026 to February 5, 2027), the Goat is not in conflict with Tai Sui. Its relationship with the Horse year sign is six harmonies (liu he).
I Was Born in January or February. Am I a Goat?
Your Chinese zodiac animal changes at Lunar New Year, not on January 1. Lunar New Year falls on the second new moon after the winter solstice, between January 21 and February 20, so anyone born in January or early February may belong to the previous year's animal. BaZi (Four Pillars) charts use a second boundary, the solar term Li Chun (Start of Spring), on February 3, 4 or 5. Look up your exact birth date to see both.
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