What years are Years of the Goat?

Recent Goat years include 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, and the next will be 2027. The cycle repeats every 12 years.

What element is associated with the Goat?

The Goat belongs to the Earth element in the fixed (base) sense. However, each specific Goat year also carries a rotating element: Metal, Water, Wood, Fire, or Earth — cycling every 60 years.

Who is most compatible with the Goat?

The Goat is most compatible with the Rabbit, Horse, and Pig. These pairings tend to be harmonious, nurturing, and mutually supportive. The Goat is least compatible with the Ox and Dog.

What are the lucky numbers for the Goat?

Lucky numbers for the Goat are 2, 7, and multiples of these. Lucky colors are brown, red, and purple. The lucky flower is the carnation, and the lucky direction is north.

What time of day is ruled by the Goat?

The Goat rules the hours from 1 PM to 3 PM (the eighth earthly branch, Wei). This midday period reflects the Goat's calm, peaceful, and creative disposition.

What are the main personality traits of a Goat?

Goats are gentle, creative, empathetic, and artistic. They have a strong appreciation for beauty and tend to be deeply compassionate. On the downside, they can be indecisive, overly dependent on others, and sometimes pessimistic when facing adversity.

Year of the Goat Info

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Explore the Chinese Zodiac Goat: personality traits, lucky numbers and colors, compatibility with all 12 signs, notable Goat years from 1919 to 2027, and a birth-year checker.

Goat at a Glance

Position in Cycle

8th of 12

Fixed Element

Earth

Yin / Yang

Yin

Ruling Hours

1 PM – 3 PM

Lucky Numbers

2, 7

Lucky Colors

Brown, Red, Purple

Lucky Flower

Carnation

Lucky Direction

North

Gemstone

Emerald

Season

Summer

Best Match

Rabbit, Horse, Pig

Worst Match

Ox, Dog

Personality Traits

Strengths

Weaknesses

Compatibility with All 12 Signs

Excellent Good Neutral Challenging

Goat Years (1919 – 2027)

Year	Element	Start Date	End Date

Birth-Year Checker

Enter a birth year to find out which Chinese zodiac sign it belongs to.

Summary

Explore the Chinese Zodiac Goat: personality traits, lucky numbers and colors, compatibility with all 12 signs, notable Goat years from 1919 to 2027, and a birth-year checker.

How it works

Read the at-a-glance panel for core Goat attributes (element, ruling hours, lucky numbers, etc.).
Browse the personality trait cards to understand Goat strengths and weaknesses.
Consult the compatibility grid to see how Goat pairs with every other Chinese zodiac sign.
Check the Goat years table to find the exact year and its ruling element.
Use the birth-year checker at the bottom to instantly confirm whether a year belongs to the Goat.

Use cases

Quickly confirm whether a birth year is a Year of the Goat.
Understand the personality strengths and weaknesses of Goat natives.
Find lucky numbers, colors, and flowers associated with the Goat sign.
Explore compatibility between Goat and all 12 Chinese zodiac signs.
Identify the elemental variation (Wood Goat, Fire Goat, etc.) for any given year.
Learn which famous historical figures and celebrities were born in Goat years.
Share Chinese zodiac facts with friends or use them in presentations.
Study Chinese astrology basics using a structured reference page.

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Last updated: 2026-06-24 · Reviewed by Nham Vu