Metal Goat:

• tough on the outside, fragile on the inside
• very cultural
• sometimes treat others the way they feel as opposed to the way they wish to be treated
  • can lead to a tendency to be overprotective and vulnerable
• Metal Goats are most appreciative of the arts

Traditional Metal Attribites:

• characterized by the colour white
• malleable
• success-driven and will not give up, even after multiple failures
• can sometimes be unreasonable, but possess the strenth and energy to change their ways

General Goat:

• symbolizes character traits such as creativity, intelligence, dependability and calmness
• comfortable being alone to ponder the workings of their inner minds
• enjoy being part of a group, but prefer the sidelines rather than the center
• nurturing personality makes them excellent care-givers
• quiet and reserved because they spend much time absorbed in their thoughts
• home and alone is where Goats feel most comfortable
  • it is at home where they can express themselves artistically, whether by painting, cooking, etc.
• don't need elaborate furnishings; only items reflecting their desire for art
• enjoy spending money on the finer things in life, but are not snobbish
• fragile exterior hides the fact that they are typically very healthy
  • healthiest when happy
  • when Goats become unhappy, especially as a result of romance, they quickly become sick
• tend to be private
• prefer being part of a flock
  • power and status aren't important
  • will only assume leadership roles when asked directly
• good career choices include: florist, interior designer, daycare teacher, actor, illustrator, musician, history teacher
• most compatible with Rabbit and Pig
• least compatible with Rat and Ox
• delicate, good-mannered and charming
• insecure; feel the need to be loved and protected
• shy away from confrontation, pull back when faced with heavy decision-making and blatantly refuse to take an unpopular stand in a conflict
• can be bossy and lazy in a relationship

Traditional Goat Attributes:

• zodiac: 8th
• ruling hours: 1pm - 3pm
• direction: south-southwest
• motto: "I depend"
• season: summer
• month: July
• stem: negative
• lunar month dates: July 7 - August 7
• gemstone: emerald
• colours: yellow, light green
• yin/yang: yin
  • yin is the black side with the white dot
  • characterized as slow, soft, yielding, diffuse, cold, wet, passive
  • associated with water, earth, the moon, femininity, nighttime