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What Animal Is 2003? — Goat

癸未 · Gui-Wei Water

2003 zodiac dates & the boundary rule

2003 is the Year of the Goat (Gui-Wei, Water) from 2003-02-01 — Chinese New Year — through 2004-01-21.

Born between January 1 and 2003-02-01? Your animal is the Horse, not the Goat — the zodiac follows the lunar year, not the calendar year. Check your birthday on the free reading to be sure.

Goat personality

Goats are tender, artistic and deeply devoted to their circle. Gentle on the surface, their resilience routinely surprises those who mistake softness for weakness.

Horse (six harmony) cherishes the Goat; Rabbit and Pig (trine) appreciate its finer shades. The Ox clash works with breathing room.

Full Goat zodiac profile & daily horoscope →

FAQ

What animal is 2003?

The Goat. 2003 is the Year of the Goat (Gui-Wei, Water).

When does the 2003 zodiac year start?

On 2003-02-01 — Chinese New Year. Anyone born before that date belongs to the previous animal, the Horse.

What element is 2003?

Water. The year pillar is Gui-Wei.

Does the zodiac year follow January 1 or Chinese New Year?

Chinese New Year. The 2003 zodiac year starts on 2003-02-01, not January 1 — babies born earlier in 2003 may belong to the Horse.