The Goat
Chinese Zodiac · Late Summer · South-SW
Goat quick reference
Fixed Element
Earth
Season
Late Summer
Direction
South-SW
Planet
Saturn (Earth)
Flower
Carnation
Body Part
Stomach, abdomen
Goat Personality Traits
Wealth through creativity and charm
Compatibility
Most Compatible
🐇 Rabbit, 🐴 Horse, 🐷 Pig
Trine Group
🐇 Rabbit, 🐷 Pig
Clash Animal
🐂 Ox
Secret Friend (Six Harmony)
🐴 Horse — a natural, effortless alliance.
Lucky Numbers & Colors
Lucky Numbers
2, 7, 8
Lucky Colors
Green, Red, Purple
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Goat Chinese zodiac personality?
The Goat is known for being Gentle, Creative, Compassionate, Tasteful, Calm, Nurturing. Its fixed element is Earth and it governs the hours of 1pm–3pm. Wealth through creativity and charm
What Chinese zodiac signs are compatible with the Goat?
The Goat is most compatible with the Rabbit, Horse, Pig. The trine group (San He) partners are Rabbit and Pig — the most naturally harmonious grouping. The six-harmony secret friend is the Horse. The clash animal is Ox.
What years are Goat years?
Goat years recur every 12 years. The Chinese zodiac year begins on Chinese New Year (late January or early February), not January 1st. Always check the lunar calendar for borderline birth dates.
What element is the Goat?
The Goat's fixed element is Earth. In addition, each Goat year has a heavenly stem element that varies — meaning a person born in a Goat year may be a Water Goat, Wood Goat, Fire Goat, Metal Goat, or Earth Goat depending on their birth year. Arcanavana calculates your exact element from your birth date.
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