Year of the Goat: years, element and traits
Also called the Sheep or Ram, the Goat is linked to gentleness and creativity. Tradition describes a kind, artistic person who does best in good company.
- Traditionally opposite
- Ox
Tradition sees strengths in
Creativity · Kindness · Calm
Worth watching
Backing your own judgment under pressure.
Years of the Goat
| Year | Starts | Ends | Element | Stem and branch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | Feb 17 | Feb 5, 1932 | Metal | Xin-Wei (辛未) |
| 1943 | Feb 5 | Jan 24, 1944 | Water | Gui-Wei (癸未) |
| 1955 | Jan 24 | Feb 11, 1956 | Wood | Yi-Wei (乙未) |
| 1967 | Feb 9 | Jan 29, 1968 | Fire | Ding-Wei (丁未) |
| 1979 | Jan 28 | Feb 15, 1980 | Earth | Ji-Wei (己未) |
| 1991 | Feb 15 | Feb 3, 1992 | Metal | Xin-Wei (辛未) |
| 2003 | Feb 1 | Jan 21, 2004 | Water | Gui-Wei (癸未) |
| 2015 | Feb 19 | Feb 7, 2016 | Wood | Yi-Wei (乙未) |
| 2027 | Feb 6 | Jan 25, 2028 | Fire | Ding-Wei (丁未) |
| 2039 | Jan 24 | Feb 11, 2040 | Earth | Ji-Wei (己未) |
A zodiac year starts at Lunar New Year, not 1 January, so a January or early February birthday can belong to the year before. Bazi counts from Start of Spring instead, about 4 February. In Japan the animal usually follows the calendar year, and Vietnam has the Cat in place of the Rabbit. These are cultural traditions, not scientific findings.
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