1979 Zodiac Sign: What Chinese Zodiac Is 1979? (Year of the Goat)
People born in 1979 belong to the Goat zodiac sign — Ji Mao
1979 is the Year of the Goat in the Chinese zodiac (Ji Mao). People born in 1979 are considered Gentle, kind, artistic, and sentimental.
1979 Chinese Zodiac Sign
Year of the Goat (Ji Mao)
1979 corresponds to the Goat in the Chinese zodiac cycle, known as Ji Mao year. The Goat is the 8th animal in the zodiac.
Birth Date Note
Chinese New Year in 1979 typically falls between late January and mid-February. Confirm your birth date is after that date to verify you belong to the Goat zodiac.
Previous and Next Goat Year
The previous Year of the Goat was 1967. The next one is 1991. The Chinese zodiac repeats every 12 years.
Goat Zodiac Personality Traits
Core personality
People born in the Year of the Goat are considered Gentle, kind, artistic, and sentimental. These qualities are associated with the Goat's position in the Five Elements system.
Approach to challenges
Goat signs tend to draw on their natural strengths when facing difficulty, and often thrive in environments that play to their unique qualities.
Relationships
Goat signs tend to get along naturally with Rabbit, Pig signs. With certain signs, more patience and communication may be needed.
Lucky Numbers & Colors
Lucky numbers
Lucky numbers for the Goat zodiac: 2、7
Lucky colors
Lucky colors for the Goat zodiac: Brown, Red, Purple
Lucky direction
Auspicious direction for the Goat: South
Goat Zodiac Compatibility
Best matches
Goat signs are most compatible with Rabbit, Pig — these pairings tend to feel natural and mutually supportive.
Good matches
Horse, Tiger are also generally compatible with Goat, with good mutual understanding.
Needs more effort
Pairings with Ox, Rat may require more communication and patience, though they can still work well with mutual respect.
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FAQ
What Chinese zodiac sign is 1979?
1979 is the Year of the Goat in the Chinese zodiac. Note that the Chinese zodiac year starts on Chinese New Year, not January 1st — if you were born before Chinese New Year in 1979, your sign may be from the previous year.
What are the personality traits of the Goat zodiac?
People born in the Year of the Goat are considered Gentle, kind, artistic, and sentimental. These qualities are rooted in the Goat's place in Chinese elemental philosophy.
When is the next Year of the Goat?
The next Year of the Goat is 1991. The Chinese zodiac repeats on a 12-year cycle.
Your Zodiac Year Is One Piece of the Puzzle
Your 1979 birth year places you in the Goat zodiac — but that's just the year pillar of your Bazi chart. Add your birth month, day, and hour to build a complete Four Pillars reading and uncover your fuller personality and life path.