Year of the Goat: Personality, Horoscope for 2023

🐐 Year of the Goat (Sheep): Men and women born in 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015 and 2027 are of the Chinese zodiac sign of the Goat
By KarmaWeather - 18 September 2022
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The Year of the Goat

Year of the Goat's Chinese horoscope and meaning: exact birth dates and elements, characteristics and personality traits, love compatibility and zodiac lucky stones

In brief: The Goat is the Chinese zodiac sign of Art, Love and Nature. Key qualities of the 8th zodiac sign of Chinese astrology are sweetness, peacefulness, intelligence, predisposition for art and music.

The Goat is a charming and friendly person who never leaves anyone indifferent. He generally retains his legendary good humor and optimism only with those he considers worthy of his esteem. However, deep in his heart, the Goat is often anxious and hesitant.

📅 2023 Chinese zodiac predictions for the Year of the Goat:

Year of the Goat: Personality horoscope

The magic of his magnetism is an asset that allows the Goat to feel comfortable in society, and can even bring him to meet influential people for his career. His good heart and generous soul always pushes the Goat to provide assistance to the poorest, even when he himself is in a precarious situation. His enemies, jealous of his talents, often resort to deceitful methods to discredit him. In spite of this, the Goat is able to keep his faith in the world and his empathy and benevolence for those around him.

The Goat falls easily in love, to the point of being able to sincerely love several people at once. Under certain conditions, whether in friendship or in love, he is ready to endure unpleasant situations without saying a word. However, when the Goat feels that his love is not reciprocal, he scolds quickly and then jumps gracefully and with agility towards more lush pastures. In his daily life, the Goat is easily satisfied with what nature brings him, as long as the grass at his disposal remains green and fat.

The Goat also has an excellent memory. His ability to forgive easily doesn't mean that the native of the Year of the Goat remains blind to the actions of those around him. In business, if one can't say that the Goat is a born negotiator, he is however, just like the Monkey, very good at evaluating a complex situation.

When the Goat chooses an artistic or political career, he can achieve excellence and success in these two areas. In truth, the Goat can perform miracles, provided that he doesn't let himself be stunned by the idleness of an overly favorable environment and that he manages to question himself on the meaning of his life and his deep aspirations.

Indeed, the Goat, so concerned with his freedom, must remember wisely that true freedom passes through independence and that to gain access to it he must build his projects in the long term, with perseverance, and avoid any temptation to unnecessary expense.

🐐 Which kind of Goat are you?

Positive and negative personality traits of Fire, Earth, Metal and Water Goats

Year of the Goat: The 5 types of Goats in Chinese astrology
Goat Type Birth Year Characteristics (Man & Woman)
🌳 Wood Goat 1955, 2015 Willful, creative, charitable, sentimental, disorderly, worldly, unpredictable, unstable
🔥 Fire Goat 1967, 2027 Communicative, sensitive, lucky, kind, whimsical, short-tempered, pessimistic, capricious
🗿 Earth Goat 1979 Analytical, considerate, altruistic, selective, casual, libertine, dilettante, complacent
🛠 Metal Goat 1931, 1991 Meticulous, virtuous, malleable, peaceful, selfish, stubborn, jealous, sulky
💧 Water Goat 1943, 2003 Sweet, intuitive, accommodating, understanding, versatile, superficial, fearful, deceitful

Also read the Goat's combined personality horoscope with Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces.

Year of the Goat's birth dates

🐐 Goat calendar years

Years and elements of birth for the Chinese zodiac sign of the Goat

Year of the Goat: Birth Date Ranges
Birth Year Date range Chinese Year
1931 17/02/1931 - 05/02/1932 Yin Metal Goat Year
1943 05/02/1943 - 24/01/1944 Yin Water Goat Year
1955 24/01/1955 - 11/02/1956 Yin Wood Goat Year
1967 09/02/1967 - 29/01/1968 Yin Fire Goat Year
1979 28/01/1979 - 15/02/1980 Yin Earth Goat Year
1991 15/02/1991 - 03/02/1992 Yin Metal Goat Year
2003 01/02/2003 - 21/01/2004 Yin Water Goat Year
2015 19/02/2015 - 07/02/2016 Yin Wood Goat Year
2027 06/02/2027 - 25/02/2028 Yin Fire Goat Year

Chinese zodiac Goat's best jobs and careers

Politician, archeologist, artist, poet, actor, writer, painter, sculptor, musician, scientist, writer, musician, environmentalist

Year of the Goat: Fortune

Lucky Colors of the Goat

White, blue

Lucky Numbers of the Goat

4, 8, 12

Goat (zodiac) eminent personalities

Celebrities born in the Year of the Goat

Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, David Getta, Caravaggio, Frida Khalo, Michelangelo, Charlotte of Cambridge, Nicolas Sarkozy, Jane Austen, Arthur Conan Doyle, Honoré de Balzac, Charles Dickens, Marcel Proust, Mark Twain, Tomas Tranströmer, Mo Yan, Isabelle Adjani, Pamela Anderson, Catherine Deneuve, Bruce Willis, Mick Jagger, Pink, Chris Patt, Heath Ledger, Aaliyah, Kate Hudson, Mya, Kourtney Kardashian, Ed Sheeran, Joe Dugg, Dylan O'Brien, Tyler Posey, Toddy Smith, Amanda Cerny, Roi Fabito, Young Thug, Vangelis, Antoine Griezmann, N'Golo Kanté, Jair Bolsonaro

Year of the Goat: Love compatibility

The Goat's Chinese zodiac compatibility triangle

The Goat (Sheep), the Rabbit (Hare, Cat) and the Pig (Boar) are part of the fourth compatibility triangle of Chinese astrology. Indeed, the Goat, eight sign-animal of the zodiac in the Chinese calendar, gets along naturally with the Rabbit and Pig.

All 12 zodiac signs of the Chinese horoscope also have a secret friend: the Horse is the secret friend of the Goat. However, also note that the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Goat is incompatible with the Ox (Buffalo).

💖 Goat compatibility horoscope

Today's Chinese Horoscope for the Goat

KarmaWeather's Free Daily Goat Horoscope offers unique and accurate predictions for the 8th Chinese zodiac sign. To better understand his Chinese daily horoscope, regardless of the specific interpretation of the consulted period of the current Chinese year, the Goat must monitor the days and months governed by the energetic influence of the Ox (in particular, avoid any trip, operation or signature of contract). On the other hand, the days of the Goat, the Rabbit, the Pig and the Horse are lucky days for the Goat.

Year of the Goat: Birthstones

Goat Chinese zodiac lucky stones: Alexandrite, carnelian, cat's eye, chrysoberyl, citrine, fuchsite, golden rutilated quartz, golden topaz, moonstone, peridot, rainbow fluorite, serpentine, silver rutilated quartz, tiger's eye, tsavorite garnet, yellow citrine



Goat's 2023 Chinese horoscope

Goat 2023 Horoscope
Year of the Goat's 2023 Horoscope
Feng Shui Colors 2023 for the Goat: Indigo blue, Spring green

Chinese horoscope of the Goat during the Year of the Rabbit 2023, in love, work, career, health, luck, studies and travels

The Goat's 2023 horoscope makes the 8th animal of the Chinese calendar hope for a prosperous, colorful and fulfilling year, during which a good number of concrete and well-organized actions will give him the motivation and the confidence necessary to project himself successfully into the future. Between trips, invitations, receptions or official presentations with influential people, moments of joy will not be lacking. In this Chinese New Year 2023, the Goat has all the good favors of his friend the Rabbit (animal of the year 2023) to establish an existential base that will protect him from disappointments for years to come.

Goat Lucky Colors 2023: Download Mobile WallpaperThus, based on the 2023 career and money horoscope of the Goat, the long-awaited success is just around the corner. It can be promotion, significant career advancement or even a remodeling of professional life more in line with one's expectations. The opportunities will flow directly from the enhancement of his effectiveness on the ground, as long as the Goat takes the trouble to assert himself clearly and without timidity. Even though his ability to tackle many tasks is increased tenfold when he feels safe, the Goat must be wary of the deleterious effects caused by an exacerbated desire for control. Indeed, quality communication does not necessarily rhyme with an overly assertive frankness, just as an overly violent competitive environment can prove to be toxic for an unpracticed Goat. Other than that, when it comes to the Goat's finances, money really has the potential to trickle down in 2023 like endless warm rain, with gains that should more than satisfy his wildest hopes. However, a year of relaxation should not rhyme with a year of waste. Although his year is good in all respects, the Goat will still have an interest in putting aside his usual generosity in the closet and taking care only of his own interests and needs, in order to overcome obstacles more easily in case of difficulty.

According to the 2023 love horoscope, for the celibate Goat, the Chinese year 2023 will be all about re-shaping feelings and emotional relief. This will necessarily go through a more or less long preparation phase (or acceptance of an estrangement), before displaying one's intentions and starting to act concretely. The feeling of misunderstanding in love, as well as the fight against the desire to leave a home that no longer suits him, no longer pose any worries, as the path to transformation is allowed in 2023. Whatever the direction envisaged, the outcome of the paths taken will amuse the Goat and teach him with calm and nuance the unacknowledged secrets of happiness that are hidden in the distance.


🧧 Also read the free and complete 2023 Chinese horoscope


Talismans and lucky charms 2023 of the Goat

The luck of the Goat in 2023
Rating of the year ★★★★★★★★☆☆
Resolution of the year The year of harvest
Luckiest months March 2023 (Month of the Rabbit, June 2023 (Month of the Horse), July 2023 (Month of the Goat)
Least lucky period January 2024 (Month of the Ox)
Color 2023 Indigo blue, Spring green
Protective Stone 2023 Lapis Lazuli
Correction element 2023 Water, Wood
Chakra 2023 Third Eye Chakra
Tarot card 2023 The Force
Rune 2023 Uruz (Strength)
Foods 2023 Ginger, Eggplant
Flowers and Oils 2023 Acacias, Clover

Goat Monthly Horoscope 2023

  • Goat January 2023

    Gregorian dates of the 12th lunar month (Month of the Water Ox): from December 23, 2022 to January 21, 2023

    Regarding the January 2023 horoscope, the Goat is preparing for a month of sustained effort. At work, it's a serene environment, free from futile rumors spread by unscrupulous colleagues, which will allow the Goat to fully blossom. Perseverance eventually pays off. It is important to remain constant and in harmony with the commitments made. Financially, earning opportunities are available. All you have to do is set limits that you cannot exceed. Nothing is nicer than family, especially when they don't ask for anything in particular. In love, avoid making reckless promises. Fantasies will come true sooner or later, provided the Goat manages to wait for his turn to come.

  • Goat February 2023

    Gregorian dates of the 1st lunar month (Month of the Wood Tiger): from January 22 to February 19, 2023

    According to the February 2023 horoscope, the Goat's feeling of having fallen behind in his plans is gradually dissipating. The Goat has every interest in continuing to build forward without changing benchmarks. Benevolence should not lead to hidden risks for his own interests. Watch out for accumulated fatigue. Some unforeseen expenses are to be anticipated. The pre-established organization of finances must be respected. In love, avoid unnecessary sacrifices. A safety distance to protect yourself must be put in place.

  • Goat March 2023

    Gregorian dates of the 2nd lunar month (Double Month of the Wood Rabbit): from February 20 to April 19, 2023

    Regarding the March 2023 horoscope, the Goat is enjoying a double month that is excellent in all respects. The awakening of spring is a blessing for the Goat, who should flourish at the mere sight of the verdant plains that surround him. The Goat is now able to prepare his expansion and clean his coat of parasites and other pests that escape the naked eye. The period is ideal for preparing and organizing one's own business interests. Significant gains are within reach. In love, the impulses of immediate satisfaction are to be considered with caution. Possibility of reward following a past good deed. Luck is at hand. Energy boost.

  • Goat April 2023

    Gregorian dates of the 3rd lunar month (Month of the Fire Dragon): from April 20 to May 18, 2023

    According to the April 2023 horoscope, the Goat needs to keep his usual rhythm without trying to change his way of approaching everyday life too much. He is advised to be wary of nice promises at work. The Goat must rely on his real abilities before any commitment. Financial gains are possible at the height of the investments made recently. When it comes to love, don't trust all that glitters. You have to know when to step back.

  • Goat May 2023

    Gregorian dates of the 4th lunar month (Month of the Serpent of Fire): from May 19 to June 17, 2023

    Regarding the May 2023 horoscope, the Goat can count on good monthly prospects. At work, employees and colleagues of the Goat renew their esteem and respect for him. The communicative good humor that animates the Goat allows him to affirm a solid anchoring with his teams while enhancing the partnerships in progress. This positive atmosphere is not, however, an invitation to share the secrets of his success with the first comer. In terms of finances, the problems of the past are finally finding a satisfactory solution. In love, the single Goat in search of adventure can expect reunions that are as fun as they are light.

  • Goat June 2023

    Gregorian dates of the 5th lunar month (Month of the Earth Horse): from June 18 to July 17, 2023

    According to the June 2023 horoscope, the Goat has the potential to go through a tremendous Month of the Horse. At work, the Goat clearly has the means to pass a milestone in his life. However, although he feels in harmony and at peace with himself, the Goat must not hesitate to express his motivations as to the territories he wishes to conquer. Regarding money, the budget for daily expenses must be managed with care, especially when traveling. Life gains in lightness, of course, but the Goat in search of true love should still keep his paws firmly anchored to the ground, since a smile does not necessarily mean "yes I love you", and that, he knows too well.

  • Goat July 2023

    Gregorian dates of the 6th lunar month (Month of the Earth Goat): from July 18 to August 15, 2023

    Regarding the July 2023 horoscope, the Goat can expect many pleasant surprises that he is not ready to forget, especially in the professional field. The Goat can be reassured, a little occasional fantasy never hurts, provided you choose your occasions well and never abuse them. For finances, money should not be a problem, except in the event of a poorly controlled outpouring of generosity. In love, the meadow is lush and many beautiful plants are ready to be picked. May the celibate Goat benefit! On the other hand, it is preferable to avoid all those who would try to constrain him in his movements. The Goat has other things to do than obey right now.

  • Goat August 2023

    Gregorian dates of the 7th lunar month (Month of the Metal Monkey): August 16 to September 14, 2023

    According to the August 2023 horoscope, the Goat appreciates the same atmosphere as the previous month. Fulfillment is within reach. At work, the Goat must keep informed of what is happening around him. It is out of the question that one abuses his naivety, this time again! The Goat has a few tricks up his sleeve and is able to occupy the place that is due to him. At the financial level, many movements of cash take place simultaneously. Just catch in flight the most sensible opportunities! In love, the single Goat must be wary of imposters. Fortunately, the obstacles will prove to be surmountable in all circumstances. Why try to force things when all you have to do is slip away at the right time?

  • Goat September 2023

    Gregorian dates of the 8th lunar month (Month of the Metal Rooster): September 15 to October 14, 2023

    Regarding the September 2023 horoscope, the Goat can count on good news that is as unexpected as it is reassuring in this Month of the Rooster. At work, travel opportunities are to be considered with tweezers. The Goat must seek the testimonies of those who have already had similar experiences. Given his current budget, the Goat must watch his wallet at all costs and avoid giving reason to his whims. In love, a problem to be solved within the close family could arise. Stay discreet.

  • Goat October 2023

    Gregorian dates of the 9th lunar month (Month of the Water Dog): from October 15 to November 12, 2023

    According to the October 2023 horoscope, the Goat suffers a drop in shape in this Month of the Dog. The pessimistic tendency of the latter has the gift of disturbing the sensitive Goat to the highest degree. At work, the road may be long and arduous, yet it is clearly worth the journey. If progress is notable in terms of professional recognition, it remains to be confirmed by a salary increase. In terms of budget management, be careful not to waste money on trips that can wait. In love, friendly tenderness has its limits. However, one must always consider what there is to lose before accepting changes that do not really correspond to expectations.

  • Goat November 2023

    Gregorian dates of the 10th lunar month (Month of the Water Pig): from November 13 to December 12, 2023

    Regarding the November 2023 horoscope, the Goat takes advantage of the passage of the Pig (of the month) under the governance of the Rabbit (of the year). This is a triangular energy that is very beneficial for the Goat! At work, the Goat reaps the fruits of his past investments. If the Goat wants to give orders followed by effects, he can start with himself, by limiting the trust he places in others and above all by operating discreetly. In terms of finances, beware of the frenzy caused by addictive collective consumption. In love, the course of events can guide the single Goat to discover new facets of his personality, which can have the consequence of attracting to his side a fauna very different from that which he is used to encountering.

  • Goat December 2023

    Gregorian dates of the 11th lunar month (Month of the Wood Rat): from December 13, 2023 to January 10, 2024

    The December 2023 horoscope announces an important moment for the Goat, capable of permanently reshaping his way of life and ensuring a more serene future. Is it a nudge of fate or the result of sustained and lasting efforts to fight against his never-satiated thirst for idleness? In addition, the Gregorian New Year 2024 opens up indisputable prospects for progress, following a long phase of introspection and questioning. On the financial side, the Goat will have every interest in keeping a large part of his income throughout the Year of the Dragon 2024. In love, the Goat must be wary of sudden impulses which can easily take over decisions that have been carefully considered and jeopardize relative peace.

  • Goat January 2024

    Gregorian dates of the 12th lunar month (Month of the Wood Ox): from January 11 to February 9, 2024

    According to the January 2024 horoscope, the Goat does not go through a month of complete rest. Delays, difficulties and financial worries can become annoying. At work, let the Goat take care of his own business first before wasting his time advising deaf minds to any criticism. When it comes to finances, the house can lead to unexpected expenses. Beware of overzealousness. The Ox (of the month) does not like waste. It is better to limit expenses to what is strictly essential. In love, the single Goat can become the center of attention without having sought it. However, we should be better prepared to adopt a new course of action for the upcoming Chinese New Year 2024. In the event of a romantic rapprochement with a partner, the single Goat must above all seek to protect his interests. Not everyone is there to give him gifts, although the Goat always ends up getting them one way or another.



Chinese Horoscope for Fire, Earth, Metal and Water Goats

Below, in accordance with the Chinese horoscope, you will find a detailed description of the personality and specificities of the 5 existing types of Goat, which associate the terrestrial branch of the Goat with the 5 Yin celestial trunks of WuXing and Feng Shui (Yin Wood, Yin Fire, Yin Earth, Yin Metal, Yin Water). Indeed, the Goat being a Chinese astrological sign with Yin polarity, the elements of Nature to which he can be connected are always in their Yin form. Likewise, for each Goat associated with his celestial trunk (Wood Goat, Fire Goat, Earth Goat, Metal Goat, Water Goat), discover the pillar of destiny he is associated with and its meaning, in relation to its imaged destiny.

🌳 Wood Goat

Characteristics: You’re a Wood Goat-Sheep if you’re born in 1955 or in 2015. In 2023, you’re 68 or 8 years old. Your lucky number is 32.

Personality: Joyful, confident and generous, the native of the Year of the Wood Goat is clearly not a fighting Goat. He will always prefer to opt for diplomacy and compromise rather than direct confrontation. The Wood Goat, sentimental and affectionate, gives body and soul to his loved ones and to the strangers he meets and who are in need. The altruistic generosity of the Wood Goat protects him effectively when he is himself in need, for his entourage then spontaneously helps him.

Year of the Wood Goat's balancing stone and essential oil
Year of the Wood Goat's balancing stone and essential oil

Wood Goat's Pillar of Destiny

Imaged destiny: "Gold in the sand" (Yin)
Meaning of the Wood Goat's birth pillar: Wisdom and nobility, taste for knowledge and faculties of introspection, glory and fortune attainable in a harmonious configuration, difficulty in projecting oneself into action.

🐐🌳 Learn more about the Year of the Wood Goat


🔥 Fire Goat

Characteristics: You’re a Fire Goat-Sheep if you’re born in 1967 or 2027 (on Chinese New Year 2027, the next generation of Fire Goats will be born). In 2023, you’re 56 years old. Your lucky number is 44.

Personality: The person born in the Year of the Fire Goat is the least timid, but also the most melancholic of his fellows. His projects are as grandiose as his propensity for spending. Dynamic and creative, the Fire Goat is also capable of uncontrollable anger when he feels unfairly criticized.

Year of the Fire Goat's balancing stone and essential oil
Year of the Fire Goat's balancing stone and essential oil

Fire Goat's Pillar of Destiny

Imaged destiny: "The water of the heavenly river" (Yin)
Meaning of the Fire Goat's birth pillar: Talent for the world of art and politics, slowness in decision-making, need to develop a rigorous discipline of life to achieve success.

🐐🔥 Learn more about the Year of the Fire Goat


🗿 Earth Goat

Characteristics: You’re an Earth Goat-Sheep if you’re born in 1979. In 2023, you’re 44 years old. Your lucky number is 56.

Personality: Unlike the other Goats, the native of the Year of the Earth Goat is capable of a measured independence. Generous, kind, always available to others, the Earth Goat is suspicious of those who ask him too many questions. Delicate and touchy, not supporting any remarks from anyone, the Earth Goat is a dreamer, capable of deploying great talents in all the artistic fields that require rigor and perseverance, such as music, painting, theater, poetry, dance and cinema.

Year of the Earth Goat's balancing stone and essential oil
Year of the Earth Goat's balancing stone and essential oil

Earth Goat's Pillar of Destiny

Imaged destiny: "Fire in the sky" (Yin)
Meaning of the Earth Goat's birth pillar: Lively intelligence and pronounced taste for art, pronounced taste for the pleasures of life, tendency to repeat and risk of instability, risks of frustration if the reverie takes precedence over the need to be at the heart of the action to succeed.

🐐🗿 Learn more about the Year of the Earth Goat


🛠 Metal Goat

Characteristics: You’re a Metal Goat-Sheep if you’re born in 1931 or 1991. In 2023, you’re 92 or 32 years old. Your lucky number is 8.

Personality: Proud, aesthete, very concerned about his appearance, the person born in the Year of the Metal Goat is also secretly emotional and fragile. Jealous and possessive, in love as in friendship, the Metal Goat grants his trust only to a limited number of people, whom he chooses exclusively out of love or opportunism. His confidence, his sure taste and his multiple creative talents open to him the door to successful ventures in the Arts and Entertainment industries. The Metal Goat has an innate gift for knowing how to sell his services at a golden price; if he chooses an artistic career, he can become the richest of his fellows, and all by himself!

Year of the Metal Goat's balancing stone and essential oil
Year of the Metal Goat's balancing stone and essential oil

Metal Goat's Pillar of Destiny

Imaged destiny: "The earth by the road" (Yin)
Meaning of the Metal Goat's birth pillar: Valorization of learning and knowledge, relative slowness before taking action, beneficial to intellectual professions, potential lack of openness to contradictory or new ideas.

🐐🛠 Learn more about the Year of the Metal Goat


💧 Water Goat

Characteristics: You’re a Water Goat-Sheep if you’re born in 1943 or in 2003. In 2023, you’re 80 or 20 years old. Your lucky number is 20.

Personality: The native of the Year of the Water Goat enjoys a great popularity with his friends and family, as he is greatly appreciated for his humility and fidelity. Superficial, impressionable and opportunistic, the Water Goat has a tendency to choose first what reassures him and asks the least possible effort from him. Any disagreement with his vision is synonymous with rejection in his eyes, which does not make him resentful anyway.

Year of the Water Goat's balancing stone and essential oil
Year of the Water Goat's balancing stone and essential oil

Water Goat's Pillar of Destiny

Imaged destiny: "Poplar and willow wood" (Yin)
Meaning of the Water Goat's birth pillar: Insolent luck, frail appearance masking an incomparable strength and flexibility, predisposition for artistic and sporting professions, tendency to let oneself be guided by instinct or passion at the expense of reason.

🐐💧 Learn more about the Year of the Water Goat


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