1967 Chinese zodiac: year of the Fire Goat
1967 was the year of the Fire Goat in the Chinese zodiac. It began on 9 February 1967 and ended on 29 January 1968.
1967 is the year of the Fire Goat (Yin). The Chinese year of the Goat ran from 9 February 1967 to 29 January 1968, so anyone born between those dates is a Fire Goat. Babies born in 1967 before 9 February 1967 belong to the Fire Horse of 1966.
1967 Fire Goat personality
People born in the year of the Goat are calm, creative and compassionate. Their strengths are artistic talent, empathy and gentleness; their watch-outs are indecision and worry.
The Fire element adds passion, energy and leadership, so the Fire Goat of 1967 combines the Goat's nature with fire qualities. Yin years are traditionally seen as receptive and reflective.
Careers that suit the Goat: the arts, design, healthcare, teaching, gardening.
Born in January or February 1967?
The Chinese year does not start on 1 January. In 1967, Chinese New Year fell on 9 February 1967.
- Born 9 February 1967 or later in 1967: Fire Goat.
- Born 1 January – 8 February 1967: Fire Horse (1966 sign).
Goat compatibility
| Match | Signs |
|---|---|
| Best (same triangle) | Rabbit, Pig |
| Secret friend | Horse |
| Traditional clash | Ox |
Other Goat years
1931, 1943, 1955, 1979, 1991, 2003. The Fire Goat itself returns in 2027.
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Frequently asked questions
What Chinese zodiac is 1967?
The Fire Goat, for births from 9 February 1967 to 29 January 1968.
What if I was born in January or early February 1967?
If you were born before 9 February 1967, your sign is the Fire Horse of 1966, because the Chinese year had not yet changed.
What element is 1967 in the Chinese zodiac?
Fire (Yin). Fire is linked with passion, energy and leadership; its colour is red.
Which signs are compatible with the Goat?
Best matches are the Rabbit and Pig, plus the Horse as a "secret friend". The traditional clash is with the Ox.
When is the next Fire Goat year?
2027. The same animal and element combination returns every 60 years.
How old is someone born in 1967 in 2026?
They turn 59 during 2026.
Source and method
Chinese New Year dates (China Standard Time) were cross-checked against two independent lunar-calendar tables and published listings. Animals and elements follow the traditional 60-year (sexagenary) cycle.