Fire Goat Chinese Zodiac
火羊 huǒ yáng
A Fire Goat (also called the Sheep or Ram) was born in a Goat year ending in 6 or 7: 1907, 1967, 2027 and 2087. Fire warms the gentle Goat. The Fire Goat is described as creative and expressive, a Goat that is more confident and outgoing than other Goats while keeping its kindness.
- Fire
- Goat
- Yin
Fire Goat at a Glance
- Years
- 1907, 1967, 2027 and 2087
- Year element
- Fire 火 (years ending in 6 or 7)
- Goat's own element
- Earth
- Yin or Yang
- Yin
- Year names
- 丁未
- Next Fire Goat year
- 2027
The Fire Goat, the Most Outgoing Goat
Goats tend to stay in the background. The Fire Goat, in tradition, steps forward: confident, artistic and warm, the Goat most comfortable performing or leading a creative project.
The 1967 Fire Goats, Gen X, turn 59 in 2026. 2027 is the next Fire Goat year, so babies born after its Lunar New Year join them.
Which Years Are Fire Goat Years?
The most recent Fire Goat year began on Feb 9, 1967 and ended on Jan 29, 1968; the next comes in 2027. Born in January or February? Compare your birthday with the Begins column.
| Year | Begins | Ends | Year name | Sound element | Age in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | Feb 13, 1907 | Feb 1, 1908 | 丁未 | 天河水 | 118 or 119 |
| 1967 Chinese zodiac | Feb 9, 1967 | Jan 29, 1968 | 丁未 | 天河水 | 58 or 59 |
| 2027 Chinese zodiac | Feb 6, 2027 | Jan 25, 2028 | 丁未 | 天河水 | - |
| 2087 | 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.
Fire Goat Strengths and Challenges
Strengths of the Fire Goat
- Creative
- Warm
- Expressive
Challenges of the Fire Goat
- Moody
- Overly emotional
- Impulsive spending
Fire Goat in Love and at Work
In Love
Affectionate and demonstrative, and wants to feel secure.
At Work
Flourishes in the arts, design, performance and caring work.
The Five Kinds of Goat
The Goat's own element is always Earth; the birth year adds the second. For the Fire Goat, Fire feeds Earth, so the year supports the Goat's nature.
| Type | Years | With the Goat's Earth |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Goat Chinese zodiac | 1955, 2015, 2075 | Wood restrains Earth |
| Fire Goat | 1907, 1967, 2027, 2087 | Fire feeds Earth |
| Earth Goat Chinese zodiac | 1919, 1979, 2039 | Doubled |
| Metal Goat Chinese zodiac | 1931, 1991, 2051 | Earth feeds Metal |
| Water Goat Chinese zodiac | 1943, 2003, 2063 | Earth restrains Water |
Fire 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 Fire Signs
All twelve animals have a Fire year. Each is a different mix.
- Fire Rat Chinese zodiac1936, 1996
- Fire Ox Chinese zodiac1937, 1997
- Fire Tiger Chinese zodiac1926, 1986
- Fire Rabbit Chinese zodiac1927, 1987
- Fire Dragon Chinese zodiac1976, 2036
- Fire Snake Chinese zodiac1917, 1977
- Fire Horse Chinese zodiac1966, 2026
- Fire Monkey Chinese zodiac1956, 2016
- Fire Rooster Chinese zodiac1957, 2017
- Fire Dog Chinese zodiac1946, 2006
- Fire Pig Chinese zodiac1947, 2007
Fire Goat Chinese Zodiac FAQ
What is a Fire Goat?
A Fire Goat is someone born in a Goat year that ends in 6 or 7. Fire Goat years include 1907, 1967, 2027 and 2087. Tradition describes the Fire Goat as creative, warm and expressive.
What years are Fire Goat years?
1907, 1967, 2027 and 2087. The 1967 year ran from Feb 9, 1967 to Jan 29, 1968.
Is the Goat a Fire sign?
The Goat's own element is Earth, which never changes. Fire is the element of the birth year, so a Fire Goat carries both. The two are different things.
How old is a Fire Goat?
The most recent Fire Goat years are 1967 and 2027. In 2026 someone born in 2027 turns -1.
When is the next Fire Goat year?
2027. Goat years return every 12 years and each element every 60.