火Chinese zodiac · Fire element
Fire Goat 1907 · 1967 · 2027 · 2087 · 丁未 (dīng wèi)
Fire Goats are gentle and creative like every Goat, with an added streak of passion and drive. This combination comes round only once every 60 years.
- Yin Fire
- Animal: Goat
- Element: Fire 火
- Every 60 years
Year of the Fire Goat dates
| Year | Dates | Stem-branch |
|---|---|---|
| 1907 | 13 Feb 1907 – 1 Feb 1908 | 丁未 (dīng wèi) |
| 1967 | 9 Feb 1967 – 29 Jan 1968 | 丁未 (dīng wèi) |
| 2027 | 6 Feb 2027 – 25 Jan 2028 | 丁未 (dīng wèi) |
| 2087 | 3 Feb 2087 – 23 Jan 2088 | 丁未 (dīng wèi) |
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What makes the Fire Goat different
At heart this is still a Goat: gentle, creative and compassionate. Fire is the element of action. It brings passion, courage and charisma, and Fire types are decisive, expressive and drawn to leadership.
Fire feeds Earth
In the five-element cycle Fire generates Earth, the Goat’s own fixed element. The year element supports the sign, so Fire Goats tend to find that their natural talents come easily.
Fire Goat strengths and challenges
Strengths
- Passionate and inspiring
- Decisive and brave
- Kind and empathetic
- Creative and artistic
Watch out for
- Impatient and impulsive
- Risks burning out
- Indecisive
- Prone to worry
Fire Goat in love
Fire turns up the intensity, bringing warmth, romance and a need for excitement. Goats are tender, devoted partners who need security and encouragement.
Fire Goat career and money
Fire favors leadership, bold moves and work that puts them in front of people. 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 Fire Goat with the other four types, or read the full Year of the Goat guide.
The Fire years
Each element rules two years in a row, one Yang and one Yin. The Fire Goat year is preceded by the Fire Horse. Fire is linked with summer, the color red and the south. Read more about the five elements.
Fire Goat questions, answered
What years are the Year of the Fire Goat?
The Year of the Fire Goat falls in 1907, 1967, 2027 and 2087. It comes round once every 60 years. The exact dates are 13 Feb 1907 – 1 Feb 1908; 9 Feb 1967 – 29 Jan 1968; 6 Feb 2027 – 25 Jan 2028; 3 Feb 2087 – 23 Jan 2088.
What is the Fire Goat personality?
Fire Goats are gentle and creative like every Goat, with an added streak of passion and drive. It brings passion, courage and charisma, and Fire types are decisive, expressive and drawn to leadership.
Who is the Fire Goat compatible with?
Like all Goats, the Fire Goat is most compatible with the Rabbit, Pig and Horse, and finds the Ox and Rat more challenging.
How is the Fire Goat different from other Goats?
In the five-element cycle Fire generates Earth, the Goat’s own fixed element. The year element supports the sign, so Fire Goats tend to find that their natural talents come easily.
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