Year of the Goat: characteristics and compatibility

The Sheep, also often called the Goat, is the eighth in the cycle of the Chinese calendar. It is characterized by the yin energy, and fire is considered to be its element. It is best compatible with the zodiac sign of Scorpio. Among its positive traits are peacefulness and sociability, kind-heartedness and hospitality, gentleness and romance. Potentially risky traits are impracticality and passivity, high suggestibility and emotionality, capable of turning in any direction.

As it should be according to the eastern horoscope, the year of the Goat happens at intervals of twelve years. In the past, Sheep ruled 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991 and 2003, the last time her year was 2015. Accordingly, now the Year of the Sheep will again be quite a long way off - you will have to wait until 2027.

At the same time, it is correct not to equate the Chinese calendar with the generally accepted European one, because the beginning and end of the reign of each sign do not fall on the night of December 31 to January 1. In the Chinese calendar, the New Year's date is a transitional one, it should be specified every time, especially since the length of the year is not stable either. So, we called 2015 the Year of the Goat, but in fact, her reign began as early as February 14, and ended only on February 2, 2016.

Among the Chinese, for each sign, it is customary to distinguish five more types of elements associated with color - they also affect specific character traits, even if not as much as the sign itself. So, 1979 belonged to the Yellow Earth Goat, 1991 to the White Metallic, 2003 to the Black Water Goat, and 2015 to the Blue Wooden. Let's take a look at them briefly:

• the element of Metal gives the Goat luck, artistry, imperiousness;
• The tree brings sentimentality, kindness, a tendency to sacrifice to the character;
• representatives of Fire are distinguished by pride, purposefulness, energy;
• Earth Goats are good performers, optimistic, self-sufficient;
• the element of Water gives its representatives the opportunity to "go with the flow", charm, flexibility.

The characteristics of people born under the sign of the Sheep are approximate - it should not be taken as an axiom, because the zodiac sign and even upbringing have an influence on the character. Nevertheless, most of the inclinations in one combination or another are manifested in each such person, so let's consider what to expect from the Goat.

The positive features of the representatives of this sign include the following.

• Striving to avoid conflict - The goat is unlikely to get into an argument or a quarrel, she would rather abandon her point of view than go to confrontation, and if a disagreement still took place, she will become the initiator of reconciliation, even if she is not to blame for what happened.
• Sociability - this trait of the Sheep usually resonates with others, because he is a pleasant, gentle person who does not carry negativity. But with a good sense of humor.
• Kindness - The goat is unlikely to refuse to help a loved one, if only it is in her power, and sometimes it even goes to her detriment, because some people around do not hesitate to use it.
• Hospitality - that's really who will always be glad to guests and will gladly give up any other business, just to pay attention to those who have come and to treat them with something.
• Romance - this is the person who loves to arrange romantic surprises and, in general, tries to build relationships in the best traditions of beautiful cinema.

Of course, even of the above features, not all should be considered unconditionally positive - sometimes they go to the detriment of the Sheep itself. Of those characteristics that in life, rather, hinder her, we single out the following.

• Passivity - The goat is not inclined to make fateful decisions, often this is a person who simply goes with the flow, which does not always end well, so he would not be in the way of a companion who can try on the role of a leader.
• Impracticality - The goat does not know how to save money, she has it easily, but not for useful things, but for all sorts of trinkets, because of which the representative of this sign will very likely be a debtor.
• Emotionality and unpredictability - the soft and non-conflict Sheep hides its discontent for a long time, but this does not mean that it is, in principle, incapable of it, and when the negative reaches a critical point, a powerful explosion immediately occurs, the consequences of which can be devastating.
• Gullibility and suggestibility - the passive Goat instinctively seeks strong personalities who can direct her on the "right path", while she is led by charisma, not logic, which is why she becomes a victim of deceivers. At the same time, she, herself succumbing to someone's influence, tries to spread the newly discovered point of view among her acquaintances.

It is difficult for a man born under this sign in life - everyone expects great accomplishments from him, while he, in accordance with the "goat" specifics, is distinguished by excessive infantilism and is usually not ready to take responsibility. For such a guy, a good couple will be a woman who would not disappear herself, and ideally, she would also be able to guide a potential husband. Please note that it is highly undesirable to shock such a person with a list of potential responsibilities on the very first dates - do not be surprised if he runs away from such a nimble lady.

With the above qualities, which can be considered negative, you should not close your eyes to the positive from such a relationship. Despite a wide circle of communication, a man will not look for another woman for himself - at least his inertia does not contribute to this at all. Besides, he does not at all like scandals and any aggression directed at him, and if you do not nag him and limit him too much, he will turn out to be an obedient and benevolent husband.

For all other things, such a man is not an avid careerist, and insane wealth is also not an end in itself for him. This guy will be completely satisfied if he has money just for food and housing, he does not chase “show-off” in any form, so it will be extremely difficult for jewelry lovers with him.

As could be understood from all of the above, the Goat is characterized by many traits that are generally considered more suitable for women in society, and if not everyone likes a man with this character, then for a girl this is almost the optimal set. This is a classic lady from the high society of the past - she is characterized by a unique femininity and a penchant for sentimentality, she is sensual, but at the same time easily vulnerable. With her behavior, such a lady often resembles a child, and this feature of many Sheep does not go anywhere, even at a very mature age.

Weak and defenseless woman Goat predictably needs a man who can provide her with proper care. For this reason, the Goats often choose an older husband for themselves - in their understanding, he has finally matured, “wore himself off” in life and knows how to get out of any difficult situations.

One side, Sheep is not easy - her childish character is prone to whims, she has quite a lot of whims, and she loves only the one who will pamper her... On the other hand, it must be admitted that this is a rather simple recipe for success, because the Goat not only requires attention, but also very much appreciates it - if she sees that a partner is trying for her sake, he will be able to know what complete dedication in love is. People around, as a rule, have every reason to envy such a couple, because from the outside it looks perfect, and inside it is quite consistent.

Women love to complain to their friends about their man, but not the Goat - she will never make you look bad. Her gentle and non-scandalous character, as well as innate femininity will make many men genuinely envy the one who has got such a life partner. She also has one more hidden plus - a weak and inert personality in difficult conditions is still able to pull herself together, and if the guy needs help, the girl will do everything to provide at least the rear.

This romantic nature is conquered exactly as described in the old books - by the method of beautiful courtship. First of all, attention should be shown on the part of the man, including to the little things - if the girl accidentally said that she would like something, fulfill the dream, and she will be impressed.The fair sex will definitely appreciate the bouquets of flowers and romantic candlelit dinners.

A child born in the year of the Goat, on the whole, has all the same features as adults, it is just that they manifest themselves in their own way. For example, on the one hand, this is the same sympathetic and kind little person, whose craving for communication should provide him with a close circle of good friends... On the other hand, children are usually quite cruel, they like to demonstrate their superiority over their peers, because sometimes the big problem is that the baby does not defend his point of view and, in principle, tries not to go into conflict.

At the same time, the inertia of the little Sheep leads to the fact that it can be considered an obedient child. - such a person is unlikely to be capricious, he will not go to a scandal with adults because of some petty nonsense. There will also be no special problems with studies if the elders say that this is necessary, but without external guidance, the child does not always show a craving for knowledge - at least he does not see the goal of being an inveterate student and be sure to enter a prestigious university.

It is wrong to think that only the year of birth affects a person's character - at least the sign of the zodiac has no less influence. Due to this combination, certain qualities are enhanced, while others, on the contrary, are leveled or balanced, therefore, the type of person should be considered in conjunction with the eastern horoscope and the zodiac.

• Aries, like any other Goats, he is friendly and peaceful, but you cannot offend him - he is vindictive and capable of revenge. This is a relatively purposeful person who spends a lot of effort on the realization of a dream. Activity and richness of life is his element.

• Taurus especially artistic, and in a good mood he can become a real soul of the company. Alas, in a bad mood, he becomes unrecognizable - this is a typical whiner and pessimist, who is all bad, but anyone is to blame, but not himself.

• Twins above all they value two things - communication and new knowledge. Such people are energetic, but tend to be capricious and sort out, seeing flaws in everything. This is not a loner, but noisy companies are not for him either; a narrow circle of friends will be optimal.

• Cancer-Sheep hurting is even easier than snapping your fingers, this is a melancholic personality with regular mood swings. For him, the opinion of others is extremely important, but criticism for Cancer is deadly - from it the representatives of this sign become withdrawn and sad.

• Lion-Sheep - a curious combination, almost a symbol of balance between two opposites. A big plus is their icy calmness in any situation, while they are subtle psychologists and are very emotionally attached to loved ones.

• Virgo-Goat - this is Chip and Dale, who rush to help everyone who needs it. The "girlish" organization levels out the "goat" inattention and fussiness, so such a worker is good - he performs tasks quickly and responds quickly to any new conditions.

• scales almost never are themselves - this is an eternal mask, and even the constantly riveted eyes of others cannot penetrate under it. Such people are not devoid of charm, their eloquence does not look like pressure on the interlocutor, but subtly affects him.

• Scorpion surprisingly strong for a Sheep, but at the same time, he is quick-witted and enterprising enough to solve any problems in a non-conflict way without losing himself. He is interested in everything new, so he does not like to sit still.

• Sagittarius - another adventurer, everyday dullness just kills him. He is gifted with a smart imagination, this allows him to understand everyone around him and, using his own sociability, make friends. This is not an ordinary swimmer with the flow - he has a certain purpose in life.

• Capricorn - one of the most decisive options for the Sheep, for which this trait is not very characteristic. For all his impulsiveness, such a person is not used to giving up what he started halfway through, and then he analyzes his emotional decisions for a long time and diligently.

• Aquarius at the same time balanced and a little eccentric, which makes him both pleasant and interesting to talk to. In general, he is very calm, but occasionally "shoots out" unexpected decisions.

• Fishes They are distinguished by a certain degree of vulnerability, without outside support (both moral and material), they have a hard time. At the same time, such a person is distinguished by creative thinking, such people always remain interesting, since it is difficult to know them to the end.

A sheep does not pretend to be a leader, and does not possess organizational skills, therefore, a boss usually does not work out of her. At the same time, her obedience has a positive effect on the performance of her official duties - usually she is a good executive employee whom her superiors value.

For a team, such a member is also useful in many ways because he knows how to prevent conflicts between others. With the Goat, everyone can let off steam, because she will always listen and regret it. Among her colleagues, she usually has enough friends and well-wishers.

An inert Goat is looking for someone who will take care of her, and it is such a partner that she will love sincerely and with all her kind soul. She is usually introduced to a potential partner by mutual friends, for which they deserve gratitude. At the same time, the Sheep does not demonstrate decisiveness here either - she does not take the first step, but expects it from the second side.

It is completely normal for a Sheep to trust someone, to look for a strong shoulder to lean on, so her partner simply has to be strong and decisive. If everything was fine in her family as a child, she will try to copy her organization into her life. Having chosen a weak-willed partner, the Goat usually suffers, but does not dare to leave him.

If you believe that the Chinese horoscope truly characterizes people, it turns out that you can predict in advance whether the union of two people will be happy and productive. In fact, it should be remembered that all people are individual and even a negative prognosis can be overcome if both want it, but at the same time it makes sense to consider the basic compatibility and incompatibilities in order to know what to prepare for. Let's see with whom the Goat has a good chance.

• Rat for Sheep - the option, as a rule, is unpromising. Representatives of both signs are not distinguished by their willingness to take responsibility, they need a stronger partner. So they will constantly blame each other for common troubles.

• Bull - another dubious partner. Despite his ability to be a leader, he annoys Kozu with excessive stubbornness, but she herself is too calm for her soul mate and does not give her the necessary emotions.

• Tigerlike the Bull, the Sheep is not suitable.His leadership is too pronounced - he not only directs, but also punishes the "subordinate" for deviations from discipline, but the Goat loves periodic antics.

• Rabbit (Cat) - the first partner on our list, which can and even should be considered carefully. Both are peaceful and completely not prone to betrayal, so such a couple will not have quarrels. They rarely disagree - even if love has faded, they coexist further on the principles of mutual respect and friendship.

• The Dragon and Sheep could be a good couple, at least at first they are very interesting to each other. Only after some time does the incompatibility emerge, which consists in the fact that each of them sees himself in the role of an object for admiration.

• Snake wise and inclined to understand her partner, but usually even she is not able to solve a situation in which both parties are trying to pull the common blanket over themselves. Because of this, such a union, even having arisen, usually disintegrates.

• Horse attracts the Goat mainly because she is able to work hard at work and productively provide for the family, which the Sheep really needs. In all other respects, they have little in common, so the poor Horses of the Goats are usually not interesting.

• Two Goats can strongly like each other, and their family harmony will cause envy among others, but only there is one thing: both need a strong leader who does not exist. Because of this, a third person often appears in the equation, which causes the "goat" pair to collapse. However, if two Sheep break through together until adulthood, nothing can destroy their ideal relationship.

• With a monkey Mutual sympathy arises almost immediately, but no impressive prospects are foreseen. The monkey does not seek to show leadership qualities, but it is very changeable and optional, and for the Goat it is a stop light.

• Rooster requires complete submission to itself, and for the capricious Sheep, this sometimes becomes a problem. However, if the feathered partner does gain complete control over the situation, both of them will most likely not regret it.

• Dog with Goat - two pessimists who, in union, will bring each other to the deepest depression. To break this rule, the Sheep will have to take on an unusual leadership role.

• Pig she is inclined to see only good in the Goat, and for the latter this is almost the main condition so that great reciprocal love can be expected from her. The harmony between the signs is complete, because their pair is promising.

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