The Goat is the eighth sign of the Chinese calendar that makes up the Zodiac, and is one of the most pacifist. The signs of the Chinese horoscope govern every twelve years during a full year; and the year of the Goat Wood was started on 19 February 2015 and will end on February 19, 2016, influenced by the wood element.
All those born in the dates: 1907, 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003 and 2015 belong to the sign of the Goat; and are combined with an element that marks the luck and personality: wood, earth, fire, metal and water.
For the chinese astrology the number eight represents a great attribute because according to their beliefs is associated with good luck, prosperity and peace. Those ruled by this sign have a friendly, sincere and gracious personality; they are loving and understandable people and are able to easily forgive others, they are lovers of the home, and they don’t like fighting; on the contrary, they always avoid the confrontations.
However, in spite of being the Goat a symbol of kindness, when their interests are threatened they respond firmly, impetus and determination; these people tend to be smart, have a high sensitivity for coexistence, art and spirituality. They are attracted by the world of nature, from biology, botany up to hiking.
The goat is a docile, meek and domesticated animal; so the Chinese popular belief associates that the children born under this sign are very submissive, passive and faithful; which in turn they believe that it will be very difficult to get the stability and happiness in this life for them. Their beliefs say that they are people destined to disappointment, failure, and also lack of certain skills to resolve conflicts and work problems.
According to reports The Global Times, “women in China decide to delay the moment of birth of their children, only in order to avoid that the goat be their sign”; while others argue: “I don’t want to have a baby until the year of the Goat ends, in order to it not be docile and easily manipulated; and also because it would not have leadership”.
On the other hand, the omens that include the year of the Goat Wood are represented by the growth and development, both personal and universal. Therefore, the projects that are initiated at that time will prosper and will be consolidated. It is a stage for new openings, for spirituality, creativity and the quest for peace, for the achievement of the agreements and conflict resolution; moreover, the relationships of couples will be strengthened and consolidated.
The Goat Wood is associated with all the living elements of the nature and to the process of renewal of life. It is also appropriate to plan for the future, attract abundance, power; heal the body and the soul. Take advantage of the year of the Goat wood and realize your dreams!
ALFA