Rat - Goat Love Compatibility in Chinese Astrology

On the face of it the Rat and Goat seem to share widely diverging character traits – one is sociable while the other is shy. And yet in certain ways, their personalities also have the potential to work in a complementary manner and make romantic compatibility a very definite possibility.

High points of a Rat-Goat love match

On their first encounter, it is highly possible that the male Rat was attracted to the bewitching beauty of the female Goat. Women of this animal sign usually possess a highly feminine beauty; they have a light seductiveness, the appeal of which is in fact heightened by their affectionate and caring nature. At the same time, the female Goat is likely to be enchanted by the Rat’s eloquent and lively nature. He will woo her with romantic words and love poems until she is swept away by a wave of strong emotions. Their courtship will probably culminate in fantastic lovemaking into which the Rat Gemini will bring the full power of his energetic and ingenious self while the Goat will make it an emotionally charged experience.

Over time if the two signs can agree to make their relationship work, their very differences can complement each other beautifully. The domestic tendencies of the Goat as well as the wide-ranging resourcefulness of the Rat make for a perfect division of labor – if each is left to follow its natural inclinations the couple will benefit from the Rat’s financial ingenuity and material success while their home will be redolent with the comfort and belonging induced by the Goat’s caring and nurturing personality. Even when the two are working on a project or business venture together, each partner can support and uplift the other. Met with the energy and vivacity of the Rat, the Goat partner can find him/herself lifted to exhilarating levels, if only temporarily. On the other hand the detailed and careful nature of the Goat will ensure that the ideas and concepts of the Rat are translated into real projects with material goals. This way each can offer inspiration and substance to the other and thus come together in a relationship to create a complete whole.

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Even more importantly, once the Rat and Goat consciously agree to bring their respective traits to strengthening the relationship, things can work beautifully. The Goat will bring about an emotional connection in the relationship which had it been left to a sign like the Horse would have been too temporal and superficial. The Rat on the other hand will help a Goat to lighten up; their wit, humor and chatter will drive away the moodiness of the Goat and both will be ready for a fulfilling relationship.

Challenges of a Rat-Goat love match

However the basic thrust of the each personality lies in a different direction which is why a relationship between the Rat and Goat may have to face several hurdles. Primary among these is the possibility of a clash between the gregarious nature of the Rat and the shy personality of the Goat. While the Rat delights in his/her large network of friends, family and acquaintances, the Goat is uncomfortable mingling with a lot of people or meeting new people on a regular basis. They have a natural reserve and like to keep their deepest thoughts and feelings to themselves. The Rat on the other hand thrives in an atmosphere of social exchange and discourse; he/she loves going out, meeting old friends and making new as well as engaging in varied and interesting experiences. The Goat, on the other hand, would much rather stay at home, doing up the living room or pottering about in the garden.

Once the initial attraction is over, the Rat and Goat may find it difficult in the daily business of living. The reason for this is that each has a different view of how a home and hearth should be. The Rat is a kind of hoarder and he/she would be happy picking up things from all over the world and stashing it in his/her home. The fact that this can appear like clutter to someone as decorous as the Goat would not occur to the Rat at all. The Goat on the other hand has a keen sense of beauty as well as an inherent trait to arrange things prettily. This personality has a natural flair for making things look good and may not take too kindly to the hoarding and cluttering tendencies of the Rat.

Far more important problems may crop up with the Goat looking for greater emotional intimacy which is simply not in the nature of the Rat to offer. The latter needs to be able to interact with a wide variety of people and immersed in a wide range of interests to feel alive. Remaining closeted with one person may soon drain away her all his/her spunk and vivacity. The Goat on the other hand is likely to feel extremely insecure when he/she finds their partner unable to return his emotional commitment and may even be goaded into a simmering jealousy.

The only way forward for this couple is to be ready for some substantial adjustments. The Rat will have to learn to lavish on his/her partner some exclusive time and attention so that they feel secure in the relationship. The Goat will on the other hand need to take a more adventurous approach to life; it is best he/she find other objects of emotional investment so that he/she does not pin all his/her hopes of emotional validation on the Rat partner. Once they learn to adapt to each other’s personality traits, their relationship will benefit from the emotional bonding as well as the intellectual vitality brought on by both partners.