Goat personality
Goats are empathetic, imaginative and easy to get along with. They have artistic talent and care deeply about others.
Weaknesses
They can be indecisive, pessimistic under pressure or overly dependent on others’ approval.
Love and compatibility
Goats are tender, romantic partners who need emotional security and a peaceful home.
- Best matches: Horse (secret friend), Rabbit and Pig (natural allies).
- Hidden friction: Rat.
- Most challenging: Ox, the sign opposite the Goat.
Compare any two signs with the compatibility calculator.
Career
The arts, design, caregiving, gardening, teaching and any creative or supportive role suit the Goat.
Goat and the five elements
Every Goat year also has an element, which colors the sign’s personality.
- Wood Goat (1955, 2015): Wood adds growth, generosity and a cooperative, idealistic streak.
- Fire Goat (1967, 2027): Fire adds passion, confidence and drive, along with a tendency toward impatience.
- Earth Goat (1979, 2039): Earth adds stability, practicality and a steady, reliable nature.
- Metal Goat (1931, 1991): Metal adds determination, discipline and a strong sense of purpose.
- Water Goat (1943, 2003): Water adds intuition, flexibility and good communication skills.
Years of the Goat
If you were born in January or February, check the exact start date: births before Chinese New Year belong to the previous sign.