Chinese Horoscopes: Year of the Goat

Astrology is a subject that has mystified and held the interest of people from ancient days. In Chinese astrology, the animal signs that represent every zodiac sign symbolize different personalities. It is the Rat that begins the signs of zodiac. As per the lunisolar calendar, there are two separate cycles that interact between each other. The first cycle is about the Five Elements and the second cycle is about Twelve Zodiac Animal Signs. These zodiac signs differ from western astrology. In case of Chinese astrology, the zodiac sign lasts up to a year. Chinese horoscopes thus are based on a different pattern.

Year of the Goat

If you have wondered when does the year of the goat begin or the kind of characteristics that are displayed by people, then let's take a detailed look about the same.

People born under the following month and year, fall under this Chinese zodiac.

• 13 February 1907 - 1 February 1908
• 1 February 1919 - 19 February 1920
• 17 February 1931 - 5 February 1932
• 5 February 1943 - 24 January 1944
• 24 January 1955 - 11 February 1956
• 9 February 1967 - 29 January 1968
• 28 January 1979 - 15 February 1980
• 15 February 1991 - 3 February 1992
• 1 February 2003 - 21 January 2004
• (2015 - 2016), (2027 - 2028)

People who belong to the year of the goat are very sensitive, elegant, charming, and artistic in nature. They also have a creative streak in whatever they undertake. The goat sign represents people who love to take up challenges. They are determined to excel in their endeavors. These people are attached to family and are very emotional by nature. However, they very seldom take criticism in the right sense. In case of arguments, these people would rather be quiet about things. Sometimes bossy, the goat shows a romantic side when in a relationship. However, they may also tend to be overtly anxious in many cases. All in all, once a goat is in a relationship, he/she would do everything to keep the boat steady in the long run!