1979 Chinese zodiac: year of the Earth Goat
1979 was the year of the Earth Goat in the Chinese zodiac. It began on 28 January 1979 and ended on 15 February 1980.
1979 is the year of the Earth Goat (Yin). The Chinese year of the Goat ran from 28 January 1979 to 15 February 1980, so anyone born between those dates is a Earth Goat. Babies born in 1979 before 28 January 1979 belong to the Earth Horse of 1978.
1979 Earth 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 Earth element adds stability, practicality and patience, so the Earth Goat of 1979 combines the Goat's nature with earth 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 1979?
The Chinese year does not start on 1 January. In 1979, Chinese New Year fell on 28 January 1979.
- Born 28 January 1979 or later in 1979: Earth Goat.
- Born 1 January – 27 January 1979: Earth Horse (1978 sign).
Goat compatibility
| Match | Signs |
|---|---|
| Best (same triangle) | Rabbit, Pig |
| Secret friend | Horse |
| Traditional clash | Ox |
Other Goat years
1943, 1955, 1967, 1991, 2003, 2015. The Earth Goat itself returns in 2039.
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Frequently asked questions
What Chinese zodiac is 1979?
The Earth Goat, for births from 28 January 1979 to 15 February 1980.
What if I was born in January or early February 1979?
If you were born before 28 January 1979, your sign is the Earth Horse of 1978, because the Chinese year had not yet changed.
What element is 1979 in the Chinese zodiac?
Earth (Yin). Earth is linked with stability, practicality and patience; its colour is yellow and brown.
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 Earth Goat year?
2039. The same animal and element combination returns every 60 years.
How old is someone born in 1979 in 2026?
They turn 47 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.