Water Goat Chinese Zodiac
水羊 shuǐ yáng
A Water Goat (also called the Sheep or Ram) was born in a Goat year ending in 2 or 3: 1943, 2003 and 2063. Water suits the gentle Goat. The Water Goat is described as sensitive and empathetic, a Goat that picks up on feelings and is often the one friends turn to.
- Water
- Goat
- Yin
Water Goat at a Glance
- Years
- 1943, 2003 and 2063
- Year element
- Water 水 (years ending in 2 or 3)
- Goat's own element
- Earth
- Yin or Yang
- Yin
- Year names
- 癸未
- Next Water Goat year
- 2063
The Water Goat, the Friend Others Turn to
Goats are kind. The Water Goat is the most empathetic of them, in tradition, the one who senses how others feel and offers comfort first.
The 1943 Water Goats, Silent Generation, turn 83 in 2026. The 2003 Water Goats, Gen Z, turn 23; their own sign year comes in 2027.
Which Years Are Water Goat Years?
The most recent Water Goat year began on Feb 1, 2003 and ended on Jan 21, 2004; the next comes in 2063. Born in January or February? Compare your birthday with the Begins column.
| Year | Begins | Ends | Year name | Sound element | Age in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | Feb 5, 1943 | Jan 24, 1944 | 癸未 | 杨柳木 | 82 or 83 |
| 2003 Chinese zodiac | Feb 1, 2003 | Jan 21, 2004 | 癸未 | 杨柳木 | 22 or 23 |
| 2063 | 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.
Water Goat Strengths and Challenges
Strengths of the Water Goat
- Empathetic
- Sensitive
- Imaginative
Challenges of the Water Goat
- Over-sensitive
- Avoids conflict
- Easily overwhelmed
Water Goat in Love and at Work
In Love
Tender and giving, and needs reassurance.
At Work
A fit for counseling, the arts, healing and service work.
The Five Kinds of Goat
The Goat's own element is always Earth; the birth year adds the second. For the Water Goat, Earth restrains Water, so the Goat holds the year's element in check.
| 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 Chinese zodiac | 1919, 1979, 2039 | Doubled |
| Metal Goat Chinese zodiac | 1931, 1991, 2051 | Earth feeds Metal |
| Water Goat | 1943, 2003, 2063 | Earth restrains Water |
Water 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 Water Signs
All twelve animals have a Water year. Each is a different mix.
- Water Rat Chinese zodiac1972, 2032
- Water Ox Chinese zodiac1973, 2033
- Water Tiger Chinese zodiac1962, 2022
- Water Rabbit Chinese zodiac1963, 2023
- Water Dragon Chinese zodiac1952, 2012
- Water Snake Chinese zodiac1953, 2013
- Water Horse Chinese zodiac1942, 2002
- Water Monkey Chinese zodiac1932, 1992
- Water Rooster Chinese zodiac1933, 1993
- Water Dog Chinese zodiac1922, 1982
- Water Pig Chinese zodiac1923, 1983
Water Goat Chinese Zodiac FAQ
What is a Water Goat?
A Water Goat is someone born in a Goat year that ends in 2 or 3. Water Goat years include 1943, 2003 and 2063. Tradition describes the Water Goat as empathetic, sensitive and imaginative.
What years are Water Goat years?
1943, 2003 and 2063. The 2003 year ran from Feb 1, 2003 to Jan 21, 2004.
Is the Goat a Water sign?
The Goat's own element is Earth, which never changes. Water is the element of the birth year, so a Water Goat carries both. The two are different things.
How old is a Water Goat?
The most recent Water Goat years are 1943 and 2003. In 2026 someone born in 2003 turns 23.
When is the next Water Goat year?
2063. Goat years return every 12 years and each element every 60.