Occupying the 8th position in the Chinese Zodiac, the Goat (or Sheep) symbolizes such character traits as creativity, intelligence, dependability, and calmness. Comfortable being alone to ponder the workings of their inner minds, Goats enjoy being part of a group but prefer the sidelines rather than the center. Their nurturing personality makes Goats excellent caregivers. They’re quiet and reserved because they spend much time absorbed in their thoughts.

People under the sign of the Goat are tender, polite, filial, clever, and kind-hearted. They have special sensitivity to art and beauty, faith in a certain religion, and a special fondness for quiet living. They are wise, gentle, and compassionate and can cope with business cautiously and circumspectly. In their daily life, they try to be economical. Women born in this year are willing to take good care of others, but they should avoid pessimism and hesitation. They are kind in heart and commonly have symmetrical figures and features.

Recent years of the Goat are: 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027