Guide Note

The Year of the Goat is the eighth year in the cycle of "Earthly Branches." Also known as the Year of the Sheep and Year of the Ram, those born under the Goat sign are most compatible with the Rabbit, Pig, and Horse.

Fast Facts

1. Last Goat year: 2003 Water Goat
2. Next Goat year: 2015 Wood Goat
3. Characteristically artistic, creative, and intuitive
4. Also considered gentle and generous
5. Negative traits can include irresponsibility, anxiousness, and laziness
6. Roughly equivalent to Cancer
7. Birth years: 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, and 2003
8. Direction is south-southwest
9. Season is summer
10. Ruling hours are 1pm - 3pm

About the Goat

Goats are sometimes insecure and find themselves dreaming. Meant to be artists or craftsman, goats are sweet and find themselves extremely spiritual. They like nice things and are concerned about their appearance. In terms of relationships, goat women would be happy marrying someone of wealth so they can work out of the home.¹