水Chinese zodiac · Water element
Water Goat 1943 · 2003 · 2063 · 癸未 (guǐ wèi)
Water Goats are gentle and creative like every Goat, with an added streak of intuition and adaptability. This combination comes round only once every 60 years.
- Yin Water
- Animal: Goat
- Element: Water 水
- Every 60 years
Year of the Water Goat dates
| Year | Dates | Stem-branch |
|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 5 Feb 1943 – 24 Jan 1944 | 癸未 (guǐ wèi) |
| 2003 | 1 Feb 2003 – 21 Jan 2004 | 癸未 (guǐ wèi) |
| 2063 | 29 Jan 2063 – 16 Feb 2064 | 癸未 (guǐ wèi) |
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What makes the Water Goat different
At heart this is still a Goat: gentle, creative and compassionate. Water is the element of wisdom. It brings intuition, flexibility and a gift for communication, and Water types read people well and go around obstacles rather than through them.
Earth masters Water
The Goat’s native Earth controls Water. These Goats like to be in charge of their circumstances and usually are, though getting there takes effort.
Water Goat strengths and challenges
Strengths
- Intuitive and perceptive
- Flexible and diplomatic
- Kind and empathetic
- Creative and artistic
Watch out for
- Indecisive under pressure
- Can be overly sensitive
- Prone to worry
- Avoids confrontation
Water Goat in love
Water deepens the sign’s emotional side, bringing empathy and a need for real connection. Goats are tender, devoted partners who need security and encouragement.
Water Goat career and money
Water favors communication, persuasion and roles that need a feel for 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 Water Goat with the other four types, or read the full Year of the Goat guide.
The Water years
Each element rules two years in a row, one Yang and one Yin. The Water Goat year is preceded by the Water Horse. Water is linked with winter, the color black and blue and the north. Read more about the five elements.
Water Goat questions, answered
What years are the Year of the Water Goat?
The Year of the Water Goat falls in 1943, 2003 and 2063. It comes round once every 60 years. The exact dates are 5 Feb 1943 – 24 Jan 1944; 1 Feb 2003 – 21 Jan 2004; 29 Jan 2063 – 16 Feb 2064.
What is the Water Goat personality?
Water Goats are gentle and creative like every Goat, with an added streak of intuition and adaptability. It brings intuition, flexibility and a gift for communication, and Water types read people well and go around obstacles rather than through them.
Who is the Water Goat compatible with?
Like all Goats, the Water Goat is most compatible with the Rabbit, Pig and Horse, and finds the Ox and Rat more challenging.
How is the Water Goat different from other Goats?
The Goat’s native Earth controls Water. These Goats like to be in charge of their circumstances and usually are, though getting there takes effort.
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