Chinese name: Yan | Element: Water | Polarity: Negative
Birth hour: 13:00 – 15:00 | Western calendar equivalent: Cancer
Positive traits: Vivid imagination, warm-hearted, peaceful, flexible, artistically talented.
Negative traits: Moody, capricious, pessimistic, insecure, somewhat introverted.
Career suggestions: Professions that can showcase artistic talent, such as doctor, clergyman, politician, artist, painter.
Personality
The Goat, with its elegant, artistically talented, nature-loving personality, yet also with pessimistic, excitable, wearisome, and indecisive sides, could be considered the most enchanting among all symbols. The Goat is never satisfied with its existence; its caprices can drive those around it to despair. Although it would not admit it, it loves to possess. Its undisciplined, always late, time-concept-lacking personality can make it unbearable for others. But if provided with a secure environment, it can easily adapt to any condition.
Timid and sometimes compassionate, the Goat loves to complain. It finds it difficult to make decisions alone and always relies on others. Behind its capricious actions lies a wise and compassionate side. It is interested in works of fantasy, fortune-telling, and horoscopes. At first glance, it leaves an impression of being good-hearted and benevolent — indeed, it is inclined to charity. However, what it gives away is not always its own; lacking a sense of responsibility, the Goat's life is largely in the hands of others.
Career and Money
The Goat needs a good agent. Lacking a sense of responsibility, initiative, and willpower, the Goat cannot manage anyone. However, under good guidance, if it turns to the branches of art, it can rise to expertise. It is intelligent and talented; it prefers to dream rather than play the leading role. It would be wise to stay away from commerce — it cannot speak fluently and struggles to express its ideas.
Goats need money but prefer not to earn it. In a good environment, with good advisors, they can achieve success.
Love and Relationships
The Goat prefers a calm life and a secure partnership. In love, it will often face problems and lead an emotionally passionate life. It can be in harmony with the Rabbit, Pig, and Horse — these signs can provide comfort to the Goat. It cannot get along with the Ox for long; both have high expectations but cannot satisfy each other. A Goat-Dog relationship is nothing more than the coming together of two pessimistic souls.
Life Stages
The Goat feels secure with its family in childhood. In youth, it may remain in uncertainty and indecision; this makes its life variable. In mature years, it will be fortunate, and in advanced age, there will be nothing left to worry about.
