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2027: the Year of the Fire Goat
The Goat is the gentlest animal of the zodiac: creative, caring and drawn to beauty and home. Paired with Fire, 2027 mixes that softness with warmth and passion. It's a year for creative projects, healing relationships, tending your home and community, and following your heart, with Fire's courage to actually start.
Lean into kitchen witchery, art and craft magick, garden spells and self-care rituals. Light a red or orange candle at Lunar New Year and name one creative dream to tend all year. Anything that brings comfort and beauty to your home fits the Goat.
The 12 animals
Rat
1936 · 1948 · 1960 · 1972 · 1984 · 1996 · 2008 · 2020Quick-witted, resourceful and charming. Rats notice opportunities others miss and make the most of whatever they have.
♥ Dragon, Monkey✕ Horse
Ox
1937 · 1949 · 1961 · 1973 · 1985 · 1997 · 2009 · 2021Steady, patient and dependable. The Ox works hard, keeps promises and builds things that last.
♥ Snake, Rooster✕ Goat
Tiger
1938 · 1950 · 1962 · 1974 · 1986 · 1998 · 2010 · 2022Brave, bold and magnetic. Tigers chase big dreams, stand up for others and light up a room.
♥ Horse, Dog✕ Monkey
Rabbit
1939 · 1951 · 1963 · 1975 · 1987 · 1999 · 2011 · 2023Gentle, kind and graceful. Rabbits bring peace, beauty and diplomacy wherever they go.
♥ Goat, Pig✕ Rooster
Dragon
1940 · 1952 · 1964 · 1976 · 1988 · 2000 · 2012 · 2024Confident, energetic and visionary. Dragons dream big and have the charisma to make others believe too.
♥ Monkey, Rat✕ Dog
Snake
1941 · 1953 · 1965 · 1977 · 1989 · 2001 · 2013 · 2025Wise, intuitive and elegant. Snakes think deeply, read people well and move with quiet purpose.
♥ Rooster, Ox✕ Pig
Horse
1942 · 1954 · 1966 · 1978 · 1990 · 2002 · 2014 · 2026Free-spirited, warm and energetic. Horses love movement, adventure and honest company.
♥ Dog, Tiger✕ Rat
Goat
1943 · 1955 · 1967 · 1979 · 1991 · 2003 · 2015 · 2027Gentle, creative and caring. The Goat (also called the Sheep or Ram) has a rich inner life and a gift for making things beautiful.
♥ Pig, Rabbit✕ Ox
Monkey
1944 · 1956 · 1968 · 1980 · 1992 · 2004 · 2016 · 2028Clever, curious and playful. Monkeys solve puzzles, love to learn and keep everyone laughing.
♥ Rat, Dragon✕ Tiger
Rooster
1945 · 1957 · 1969 · 1981 · 1993 · 2005 · 2017 · 2029Honest, observant and hardworking. Roosters are proud of doing things well and speak their mind.
♥ Ox, Snake✕ Rabbit
Dog
1946 · 1958 · 1970 · 1982 · 1994 · 2006 · 2018 · 2030Loyal, honest and protective. Dogs stand by the people they love and care deeply about fairness.
♥ Tiger, Horse✕ Dragon
Pig
1947 · 1959 · 1971 · 1983 · 1995 · 2007 · 2019 · 2031Warm, generous and easygoing. Pigs enjoy life's pleasures and share them with everyone around them.
♥ Rabbit, Goat✕ Snake
Years shown start at Lunar New Year, not January 1.
The four triangles of friendship
Animals four years apart share a triangle and understand each other easily. Animals straight across the wheel are said to clash.
- Rat, Dragon, Monkey
- Ox, Snake, Rooster
- Tiger, Horse, Dog
- Rabbit, Goat, Pig
The five elements
Every year also carries an element, two years each, so a full cycle of animal and element takes sixty years.
Wood
Wood brings growth, kindness and new ideas.
Fire
Fire brings passion, courage and leadership.
Earth
Earth brings patience, stability and good sense.
Metal
Metal brings determination, focus and strength.
Water
Water brings wisdom, intuition and flexibility.
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Questions about the Chinese zodiac
What is my Chinese zodiac animal?
Your animal comes from the year you were born in the Chinese lunar calendar. The year starts at Lunar New Year (between January 21 and February 20), not January 1, so if you were born in January or early February your animal may belong to the year before. Our calculator checks the exact date.
What is the Chinese zodiac for 2027?
2027 is the Year of the Goat (also called the Sheep or Ram), with the element Fire. It begins on February 6, 2027 and runs until January 26, 2028.
Which Chinese zodiac signs are compatible?
Animals four years apart form a "triangle of affinity" and get along naturally: Rat, Dragon and Monkey; Ox, Snake and Rooster; Tiger, Horse and Dog; Rabbit, Goat and Pig. Animals six years apart (opposites, like Rat and Horse) are said to clash.
What are the five elements?
Each year also has an element: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal or Water. They follow a ten-year cycle, two years each, so a full cycle of animal and element takes sixty years.
Lunar New Year dates are calculated with astronomy-engine (China time) and checked against the published calendar. Offered for reflection and fun, not as a prediction or as advice.
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