A myth says that the Jade Emperor held a competition and said the order of the 12-cycle animal signs would be decided by the order in which the zodiac animals arrived at his palace. Horse and Goat / Sheep arrived after Snake. But they were modest and each let the other go first. The Jade Emperor saw how kind and polite they were and ranked them seventh and eighth.
Facts of Chinese Zodiac Sheep
The Year of sheep is the eighth in the 12-year cycle of animal years of the Chinese zodiac. Goat years are …1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015… If you were born in one of the years, then you are a Goat.

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Years of Sheep 
Years sharing the same animal sign and element repeat over 60 year cycle. Five elements are Metal, Wood, Water, Fire and Earth. It is said that birth animal signs and elements decide people's characteristic. Let's find different personalities, interpersonal relationships, love relationships, careers and health and finance conditions in 5 types of goat.

Type of Goat	Year of Birth	Characteristics
Wood Goat	1955,2015	Genial and kindly
Fire Goat	1967,2027	Gentle, thoughtful and honest
Earth Goat	1979,2039	Righteous and honest
Gold (Metal) Goat	1931,1991	Strong heart and responsible
Water Goat	1943,1903	Gentle and don’t like cutting a smart figure.

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Sheep's Personality
Occupying the 8th position in the Chinese Zodiac, the Goat (or Sheep) symbolizes such character traits as creativity, intelligence, dependability, and calmness. Comfortable being alone to ponder the workings of their inner minds, Goats enjoy being part of a group, but prefer the sidelines rather than the center. Their nurturing personality makes Goats excellent care-givers. They’re quite and reserved because they spend much time absorbed in their thoughts.

Home and alone is where Goats feel most comfortable. There they can express themselves artistically, whether it’s by painting, cooking or participating in whatever artistic endeavors they enjoy. Goats prefer the couch because there they can relax and explore their minds. They don’t need elaborate furnishings; only items reflecting their desire for art.

When traveling or seeking entertainment, Goats prefer groups or venues that hold many people. Goats spend money on fashions that give them a first class appearance. Although Goats enjoy spending money on the finer things in life, they are not snobbish.

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Health
Perhaps because Goats are basically serene, they tend to have fewer health problems. Their fragile exterior hides the fact they’re typically very healthy. When they’re happy, they’re healthy. When Goats become unhappy, especially as a result of romance, they quickly become sick.

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Career
Goats at work prefer being part of a flock. Power and status aren’t important. Goats will only assume leadership roles when asked directly. They’ll never volunteer. Good career choices for Goats include: florist, interior designer, daycare teacher, pediatrician, actor, editor, hair stylist, illustrator, musician, and art history teacher.

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Relationships
Goats tend to be private, so it can take effort to get to know one. The Goat is the one who will decide when and with whom it will share its personal life. As a result, most Goats have few “close” friends, yet they’ll work hard for those they love.

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Compatibility
Goats are compatible with Rabbits and Pigs and incompatible with the Rat and Ox.

Best Match with Goat: Rabbit, Horse, or Pig
Goat and Rabbit fit perfectly in personality, so does Pig. They attract and support each other.
Goats are family-oriented and their reliance will make Horses feel content.

Worst Match with Goat: Rat, Ox, Dragon, Snake, or Dog
Rat and Ox are not compatible with Goat. There won’t be much trust and understanding in a relationship.
Snakes are calculating and jealous; Dragons are aggressive and adventurous; they don’t fit Goats well.

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