Chinese Zodiac Year of the Goat: Personality traits and compatibility
IN CHINESE culture, the Goat is the symbol of filial piety, as well as kindness, purity and wholesomeness.
The Goat occupies the eighth position in the Chinese zodiac, after the Horse, and before the Monkey.
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What are the personality traits of the Goat?
Goats put others before themselves, they are loving and selfless, even if it means working against their own interest.
They can persevere through any difficulty and they are strong and resilient. You shouldn't take the Goat's kindness for weakness, though. When in danger, the Goat becomes defensive.
They never act brashly and are able to complete tasks successfully. They have an organized home and are very tidy, they love big families.
Despite their patience and willingness to put others first, their inner stubbornness sometimes makes communication difficult.
What will happen for the Goat in 2021?
2021 is the year of the Goat, and Goats and Ox clash in the zodiac.
The Goat will face a tumultuous year with obstacles in their career and personal lives. Goats should also be mindful of their health.
2021 will seem like an uphill battle for the Goat, but these animals are advised to take a step back and assess their circumstances effectively.
Goats should use their best judgment at all times and shouldn't give in to their emotions.
What different kinds of Goat are there?
Each zodiac sign is associated with one of the five elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. Their predominant element is Earth.
Metal Goat: Humble, sacrificial, always putting others before themselves. Very creative and talented.
Water Goat: Kind and responsible. Soft on the outside but strong on the inside. Doesn't bode well with sudden change. Stable, live quietly with secure financial income.
Wood Goat: Friendly, polite, sympathetic. They don't need others and they love being alone. They are more suited to developing their careers overseas.
Fire Goat: Warm, gentle, straightforward, loyal. Rarely anyone dislikes them, but many small things worry them. In life, they need emotional support from friends.
Earth Goat: Honestly and forthcoming, although sometimes a little too blunt. Their career path is smooth and steady. They should not invest, sometimes they can be greedy.
What zodiac animals is the Goat compatible with?
Goats and Horses are the most compatible pair of the zodiac animals, as Horses help Goats solve problems and they have similar life standards.
Goats are also romantically suited with Rabbits and Pigs for their warm personalities and supportive nature.
Goats do not bode well with Oxen because of their stubborn natures.
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Goats are also not suited with Rats, it’s easy to for misunderstandings to occur and weaken the relationship. Goats also do not have aligning interests with Dogs.
Other Zodiac Animals
- Year of the Rat
- Year of the Pig
- Year of the Tiger
- Year of the Monkey
- Year of the Rabbit
- Year of the Horse
- Year of the Dog
- Year of the Ox
- Year of the Dragon
- Year of the Snake
- Year of the Rooster