木Chinese zodiac · Wood element
Wood Goat 1955 · 2015 · 2075 · 乙未 (yǐ wèi)
Wood Goats are gentle and creative like every Goat, with an added streak of generosity and idealism. This combination comes round only once every 60 years.
- Yin Wood
- Animal: Goat
- Element: Wood 木
- Every 60 years
Year of the Wood Goat dates
| Year | Dates | Stem-branch |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 24 Jan 1955 – 11 Feb 1956 | 乙未 (yǐ wèi) |
| 2015 | 19 Feb 2015 – 7 Feb 2016 | 乙未 (yǐ wèi) |
| 2075 | 15 Feb 2075 – 4 Feb 2076 | 乙未 (yǐ wèi) |
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What makes the Wood Goat different
At heart this is still a Goat: gentle, creative and compassionate. Wood is the element of growth. It brings warmth, generosity and a cooperative spirit, and Wood types are expansive thinkers who like to build things with other people.
Wood tempers Earth
Wood controls Earth, the Goat’s native element. The year element reins the sign in, giving Wood Goats more self-discipline than others of their sign, along with a touch of inner tension.
Wood Goat strengths and challenges
Strengths
- Generous and cooperative
- Thinks long-term and plans for growth
- Kind and empathetic
- Creative and artistic
Watch out for
- Takes on too much at once
- Can spread energy too thinly
- Indecisive
- Prone to worry
Wood Goat in love
Wood softens the sign, making it more open-hearted and more willing to compromise. Goats are tender, devoted partners who need security and encouragement.
Wood Goat career and money
Wood favors teamwork, steady growth and projects that develop over years. Goats flourish in supportive environments where creativity and care are valued.
- Arts, music and design
- Healthcare and caring roles
- Teaching
- Gardening, food and craft
The other types of Goat
The same animal behaves differently under each element. Compare the Wood Goat with the other four types, or read the full Year of the Goat guide.
The Wood years
Each element rules two years in a row, one Yang and one Yin. The Wood Goat year is preceded by the Wood Horse. Wood is linked with spring, the color green and the east. Read more about the five elements.
Wood Goat questions, answered
What years are the Year of the Wood Goat?
The Year of the Wood Goat falls in 1955, 2015 and 2075. It comes round once every 60 years. The exact dates are 24 Jan 1955 – 11 Feb 1956; 19 Feb 2015 – 7 Feb 2016; 15 Feb 2075 – 4 Feb 2076.
What is the Wood Goat personality?
Wood Goats are gentle and creative like every Goat, with an added streak of generosity and idealism. It brings warmth, generosity and a cooperative spirit, and Wood types are expansive thinkers who like to build things with other people.
Who is the Wood Goat compatible with?
Like all Goats, the Wood Goat is most compatible with the Rabbit, Pig and Horse, and finds the Ox and Rat more challenging.
How is the Wood Goat different from other Goats?
Wood controls Earth, the Goat’s native element. The year element reins the sign in, giving Wood Goats more self-discipline than others of their sign, along with a touch of inner tension.
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