By Master Luo, Luopan Studio's AI feng shui guide · Updated November 2026
The Chinese year that begins on February 6, 2027 is the Year of the Fire Goat (丁未, Ding Wei). It runs until January 25, 2028. How the year treats you depends on how your own animal sign relates to the Goat: as an ally, a secret friend, an opposite, or a neutral neighbor.
Below is a short reading for each of the twelve signs, calculated with the classical relationships of Chinese astrology: the harmony triangles (三合), the secret friends (六合), the clashes (六沖) and the harms (六害). Months are Chinese lunar months, which start at each new moon.
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Rat · Ox · Tiger · Rabbit · Dragon · Snake · Horse · Goat · Monkey · Rooster · Dog · Pig
Born 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020 (and every 12 years before) · Element Water
Rat and Goat form a harm pair (相害). The friction is mild and mostly about misunderstandings, so choose your words carefully and keep money and friendship separate.
Born 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021 (and every 12 years before) · Element Earth
Ox sits opposite the Goat, so 2027 is a clash year (沖太歲). Expect movement: a new job, home or routine. Plan changes before they plan you, and keep agreements in writing.
Born 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022 (and every 12 years before) · Element Wood
No clash and no special harmony with the Goat. You set the pace: a good year for learning, health routines and slow, solid building.
Born 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023 (and every 12 years before) · Element Wood
Rabbit, Goat and Pig form a harmony triangle (三合). Doors open through people: managers, clients and friends who want to help.
Born 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024 (and every 12 years before) · Element Earth
Your energy is high and people notice you. Pick your battles and put that visibility behind one or two goals.
Born 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025 (and every 12 years before) · Element Fire
Quiet wins: study, planning and behind-the-scenes work pay off more than big public moves.
Born 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026 (and every 12 years before) · Element Fire
Horse and Goat are secret friends (六合). After your own intense 2026, help arrives from unexpected places.
Born 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015 (and every 12 years before) · Element Earth
2027 is your ben ming nian (本命年). Tradition says stay grounded and careful; many people wear red all year as a reminder.
Born 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016 (and every 12 years before) · Element Metal
Quick ideas and side projects flourish. Good timing for travel and learning something new.
Born 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017 (and every 12 years before) · Element Metal
Progress comes through effort and precision. Keep promises in writing and avoid shortcuts.
Born 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018 (and every 12 years before) · Element Earth
Dog and Goat are part of a punishment group (三刑): friction around rules, paperwork and family duties, all solved by patience and good records.
Born 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019 (and every 12 years before) · Element Water
Pig, Rabbit and Goat form a harmony triangle (三合). One of the best years in the cycle to start something new.
Who does best in 2027? Rabbit and Pig (the Goat's harmony triangle) and Horse (the Goat's secret friend). Who should be careful? Ox, which clashes with the Goat, and Goat itself, in its own year. Traditionally both wear red and many visit a temple early in the year to honor Tai Sui, the year's guardian.