The Goat

GOAT

1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015

Natural Energy: Yin (Negative)

Natural Element: Earth

The eighth position in the Chinese zodiac is associated with serenity and peace These souls learn the lesson of “propriety”. The goat is a extreme pacifist and detest violence of any kind. The goat symbolizes such characteristics traits as, intelligent, creative, dependable and calm. They have a keen sense of right and wrong and live by their strong values and beliefs. Goats are not judgmental and will consider all points of views before making a decision. Goats are entertaining people who will often be found in social gatherings. These  articulate imaginative souls are often gifted artist, writers and musicians. They are very reserved and like to spend much time contemplating their thoughts. The goat feels most comfortable at home, cooking painting and enjoying their creative pursuits. Goats would prefer spend money on a few expensive items rather then buy many cheaper products. They are intuitive and known to be financially fortunate.

CHARATER TRAITS

Creative, friendy, cautious, gentle, easygoing, romantic, sincere, optimistic, calm, imaginative, adaptable, orderly, pleasant, honest and refined.

Career

Goats are well liked by their co-workers and enjoy working in groups, they are not interested in power or status and will only take leadership roles if asked. Goats are very good at detailed and analytical work and can be somewhat a perfectionist. The goat prefers to avoid stressful and strenuous work and to be in a field that gives them creative freedom.  Good career choices for Goats include:  actor, editor, florist, interior designer, hair stylist, illustrator, art teacher and musician.

Relationships

Goats are very sexy sexual beings with a attuned intuition that makes them great lovers. The Goat can have rather high sexual appetites and will not quit until these needs are fulfilled. These romantic  will need to experience a variety of lovers before setting down. Goats are private people so it may take some time to get to know them. The goat is a sign of fertility.

Metal Goats – Years 1931 and 1991

Metal goats have a forthright personality and their determination can get them past most obstacles. They have tough-exteriors but are softies inside. Metal Goats are well cultured and have a great love of art, poetry and song. The metal element provides extra strength to goats character.

Water Goats – Years 1943 and 2003

Water gives the fun loving carefree goat a heightened intuition and stronger emotions, although the water can make the goat overly sensitive. The Water goat has a  laid backed way and prefers to go with the flow. They are pleasant enjoyable to be around, yet at times they can be highly stressed and lack self confidence.

Wood Goats – Years 1955 and 2005

The Wood element gives great strength to their talents and they will usually have careers as artist musicians and actors.  They make enjoyable company and generous friends though  sometimes their generosity can be taken advantage of. They are very compassionate individuals who enjoy spending time with their friends. A lesson for the wood goat is to take more time caring for themselves.

Fire Goats – Years 1907 and 1967

Fire Goats are self confident and can use their charm to get what they want. The Fire element gives the normally reserved goat a boost of passion, and charisma and confidence. They are very sociable and will keep a close circle of friends. Unlike the other goat types, wood goats are much less sensitive and reserved.

Earth Goats – Years 1919 and 1979

The double earth strengthens all of the goats skills and abilities, they are very well grounded with both feet on the ground. They have High morals and values and are deeply attracted to the spiritual. Family is  most important  to the earth goat as is their career and missionary work. They are independent conservative and practical.

Famous Goat

Bill Gates, Chow Yun-Fat, John Kerry, Pamela Anderson, Eva Peron, Oliver North, Kurt Cobain, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Mel Gibson, Bruce Willis, Julia Roberts, Goldie Hawn, Kate Hudson, William Shatner, Joe Pesci, Billy Bob Thornton, Hulk Hogan, Jim Jones, Billy Idol, Harry Connick Jr., George Harrison, Christopher Walken, Michelangelo, Winslow Homer, Franz Liszt, Grandma Moses, Liberace, Douglas Fairbanks, Rudolph Valentino, Sir Lawrence Olivier, Mark Twain,