Year of the Goat 2027

The Goat: personality and lucky things

In the Chinese zodiac the Goat (also called the Sheep or Ram) is the eighth animal. People born in Goat years are described as gentle, artistic and sympathetic, happiest in a calm home, sometimes worriers and slow to decide. Fire adds warmth and drive, so a Fire Goat year is read as creative and expressive, but emotional.

Lucky numbers 2 and 7. Lucky colours red, green and purple. Lucky flowers carnation and primrose. Best matches Rabbit, Horse and Pig. Hardest match Ox.

Goat years

2027 for every sign

Traditional almanac readings in our own words, for fun.

🐀 Rat in 2027

Born 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020

The Rat and the Goat sit in a "harm" pairing, so tradition calls 2027 a year to double-check deals and not lend money casually. Your wit still finds openings, especially in side projects.

🐂 Ox in 2027

Born 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021

The Ox is directly opposite the Goat, the classic clash with the year (chong Tai Sui). Almanacs advise fewer big gambles, more routine checkups and patience with people who move at a different speed.

🐅 Tiger in 2027

Born 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022

A neutral year with the Goat. Fire energy suits your drive: good for a bold career move, as long as you listen before you leap.

🐇 Rabbit in 2027

Born 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023

The Rabbit is one of the Goat's two best allies (the Rabbit, Goat and Pig trine). Tradition calls it a lucky year for home, friendships and creative work.

🐉 Dragon in 2027

Born 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024

A middling year: the calm Goat does not compete with you, so it is a good time to build quietly rather than to dominate the room.

🐍 Snake in 2027

Born 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025

A fair year. Your planning pairs well with the Goat's creativity; collaborations and learning a craft are favoured.

🐎 Horse in 2027

Born 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026

The Horse is the Goat's "secret friend" (a six-harmony pair). After your own 2026 Fire Horse year, 2027 is said to bring support from others and a calmer pace.

🐐 Goat in 2027

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

It is your own year, your ben ming nian. Tradition says your zodiac year brings change and tests, so people wear red for luck and avoid rushing big decisions.

🐒 Monkey in 2027

Born 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028

A neutral, lively year. Ideas come easily; finishing them is the challenge. Good for travel and networking.

🐓 Rooster in 2027

Born 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029

A steady year. Your organisation helps the dreamy Goat year run on time, so expect to be relied on at work.

🐕 Dog in 2027

Born 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030

The Dog, Ox and Goat form a traditional "punishment" trio, so almanacs suggest care with contracts and arguments. Loyal friends are your safety net.

🐖 Pig in 2027

Born 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031

The Pig is the Goat's other trine ally. Tradition reads 2027 as warm and lucky for you, especially for family, food and celebrations.

Questions about the Year of the Goat

When is the Year of the Goat 2027?

The Year of the Goat starts with Chinese New Year on Sat, 6 February 2027 and runs until Tue, 25 January 2028. The Year of the Monkey begins on Wed, 26 January 2028.

What kind of Goat is 2027?

A Fire Goat (丁未, ding wei). Every animal comes round every 12 years, but the element changes, so the same Fire Goat only returns every 60 years. The last one was 1967.

Is it the Year of the Goat, the Sheep or the Ram?

All three. The Chinese word 羊 (yáng) covers goats and sheep, so you will see Year of the Goat, Year of the Sheep and Year of the Ram used for the same year.

Which years are Goat years?

Recent Goat years start on these dates: 1943 (5 February 1943), 1955 (24 January 1955), 1967 (9 February 1967), 1979 (28 January 1979), 1991 (15 February 1991), 2003 (1 February 2003), 2015 (19 February 2015), 2027 (6 February 2027). If you were born in January or early February, check the exact date, because the zodiac year starts at Chinese New Year, not on 1 January.

Which signs are lucky in 2027?

By tradition the Rabbit and the Pig (the Goat's trine allies) and the Horse (its "secret friend") are favoured. The Ox clashes with the Goat, and the Goat itself is in its own zodiac year, which is said to bring change. It is folklore, not a forecast.

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