Year of the Goat: Years, Personality, Compatibility and Gifts

October 7, 2026

The Goat is one of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac. Recent Goat years: 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027.

Chinese New Year falls in late January or February, so if your birthday is early in the year, check whether you belong to the year before. Traditions vary; enjoy it for fun.

Goat years

1931
1943: Born in 1943
1955: Born in 1955
1967: Born in 1967
1979: Born in 1979
1991: Born in 1991
2003: Born in 2003
2015
2027

Goat personality traits

Creative
Gentle
Calm
Kind
Artistic

Compatibility

Traditionally best with: Rabbit and Pig
Traditionally clashes with: Ox

Gift ideas for a Goat

Art supplies
A plant
A music gift
Star sign gifts: Star sign gifts

Key things to remember

Add their zodiac animal to a birthday card for a personal touch.

Frequently asked questions

What years are the year of the Goat?

1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027.

Who is the Goat compatible with?

Traditionally the Rabbit and the Pig.

What is a good example of year of the Goat?

"Traditionally best with: Rabbit and Pig" is one of 20 examples on this page. Pick the one closest to the tone you want, then add a specific detail of your own - a shared memory, a date, a name - so it reads as yours rather than copied.

Can I copy these messages word for word?

Yes. Everything on this page is free to copy, print and read out - no permission or credit needed. Changing one detail so it fits the person is all we would suggest.

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