Earth Goat Chinese Zodiac
土羊 tǔ yáng
An Earth Goat (also called the Sheep or Ram) was born in a Goat year ending in 8 or 9: 1919, 1979 and 2039. Earth is the Goat's own element, so the Earth Goat is the Goat doubled. It is described as warm, supportive and quietly capable, a homebody with a soft heart.
- Earth
- Goat
- Yin
Earth Goat at a Glance
- Years
- 1919, 1979 and 2039
- Year element
- Earth 土 (years ending in 8 or 9)
- Goat's own element
- Earth
- Yin or Yang
- Yin
- Year names
- 己未
- Next Earth Goat year
- 2039
The Earth Goat, a Homebody With a Soft Heart
Earth is the Goat’s own element. Tradition sees the Earth Goat as the most nurturing Goat, quietly capable and happiest looking after a household.
The 1979 Earth Goats are Gen X and turn 47 in 2026; 2027, a Goat year, is their own sign year. The next Earth Goat year is 2039.
Which Years Are Earth Goat Years?
The most recent Earth Goat year began on Jan 28, 1979 and ended on Feb 15, 1980; the next comes in 2039. Born in January or February? Compare your birthday with the Begins column.
| Year | Begins | Ends | Year name | Sound element | Age in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | Feb 1, 1919 | Feb 19, 1920 | 己未 | 天上火 | 106 or 107 |
| 1979 Chinese zodiac | Jan 28, 1979 | Feb 15, 1980 | 己未 | 天上火 | 46 or 47 |
| 2039 | The next cycle, beyond the dates on this site | ||||
The sound element (Na Yin) is a second element that the sexagenary year name carries, and it is shown in Chinese. Find any other year on the Chinese zodiac years chart.
Earth Goat Strengths and Challenges
Strengths of the Earth Goat
- Nurturing
- Calm
- Supportive
Challenges of the Earth Goat
- Worries
- Avoids conflict
- Needs reassurance
Earth Goat in Love and at Work
In Love
Devoted and caring, and a patient partner.
At Work
Suited to caring professions, crafts, hospitality and teamwork.
The Five Kinds of Goat
The Goat's own element is always Earth; the birth year adds the second. For the Earth Goat, the year element is the Goat's own Earth, so it is doubled.
| Type | Years | With the Goat's Earth |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Goat Chinese zodiac | 1955, 2015, 2075 | Wood restrains Earth |
| Fire Goat Chinese zodiac | 1907, 1967, 2027, 2087 | Fire feeds Earth |
| Earth Goat | 1919, 1979, 2039 | Doubled |
| Metal Goat Chinese zodiac | 1931, 1991, 2051 | Earth feeds Metal |
| Water Goat Chinese zodiac | 1943, 2003, 2063 | Earth restrains Water |
Earth Goat Compatibility
Compatibility follows the animal, not the element. Tradition favors the Rabbit, Pig and Horse for the Goat, and the Ox is its enemy sign.
2026, the Fire Horse Year: Supported
Link to the Horse: Secret Friend (六合).
2027, the Fire Goat Year: Own Sign Year
Link to the Goat: Own sign year (本命年).
Other Earth Signs
All twelve animals have a Earth year. Each is a different mix.
- Earth Rat Chinese zodiac1948, 2008
- Earth Ox Chinese zodiac1949, 2009
- Earth Tiger Chinese zodiac1938, 1998
- Earth Rabbit Chinese zodiac1939, 1999
- Earth Dragon Chinese zodiac1928, 1988
- Earth Snake Chinese zodiac1929, 1989
- Earth Horse Chinese zodiac1918, 1978
- Earth Monkey Chinese zodiac1968, 2028
- Earth Rooster Chinese zodiac1969, 2029
- Earth Dog Chinese zodiac1958, 2018
- Earth Pig Chinese zodiac1959, 2019
Earth Goat Chinese Zodiac FAQ
What is an Earth Goat?
An Earth Goat is someone born in a Goat year that ends in 8 or 9. Earth Goat years include 1919, 1979 and 2039. Tradition describes the Earth Goat as nurturing, calm and supportive.
What years are Earth Goat years?
1919, 1979 and 2039. The 1979 year ran from Jan 28, 1979 to Feb 15, 1980.
Is the Goat really a Earth sign?
The Goat's own element is Earth, so Earth Goats are the Goat doubled: the sign's nature and the year's element agree.
How old is a Earth Goat?
The most recent Earth Goat years are 1919 and 1979. In 2026 someone born in 1979 turns 47.
When is the next Earth Goat year?
2039. Goat years return every 12 years and each element every 60.