2015 Chinese zodiac: year of the Wood Goat
2015 was the year of the Wood Goat in the Chinese zodiac. It began on 19 February 2015 and ended on 7 February 2016.
2015 is the year of the Wood Goat (Yin). The Chinese year of the Goat ran from 19 February 2015 to 7 February 2016, so anyone born between those dates is a Wood Goat. Babies born in 2015 before 19 February 2015 belong to the Wood Horse of 2014.
2015 Wood 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 Wood element adds growth, creativity and generosity, so the Wood Goat of 2015 combines the Goat's nature with wood 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 2015?
The Chinese year does not start on 1 January. In 2015, Chinese New Year fell on 19 February 2015.
- Born 19 February 2015 or later in 2015: Wood Goat.
- Born 1 January – 18 February 2015: Wood Horse (2014 sign).
Goat compatibility
| Match | Signs |
|---|---|
| Best (same triangle) | Rabbit, Pig |
| Secret friend | Horse |
| Traditional clash | Ox |
Other Goat years
1979, 1991, 2003, 2027, 2039. The Wood Goat itself returns in 2075.
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Frequently asked questions
What Chinese zodiac is 2015?
The Wood Goat, for births from 19 February 2015 to 7 February 2016.
What if I was born in January or early February 2015?
If you were born before 19 February 2015, your sign is the Wood Horse of 2014, because the Chinese year had not yet changed.
What element is 2015 in the Chinese zodiac?
Wood (Yin). Wood is linked with growth, creativity and generosity; its colour is green.
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 Wood Goat year?
2075. The same animal and element combination returns every 60 years.
How old is someone born in 2015 in 2026?
They turn 11 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.