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1961 Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Metal Ox
1961 is the year of the Metal Ox (辛丑, Xin Chou). The Chinese year began on Wednesday, February 15, 1961 and ran until February 4, 1962. If you were born in that window, your animal sign is the Ox and your element is Metal.
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| Animal sign | Ox (牛) |
|---|---|
| Element | Yin Metal |
| Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch | 辛丑 (Xin Chou) |
| Na Yin (sound element) | Earth on the Wall (壁上土) |
| Chinese New Year dates | February 15, 1961 to February 4, 1962 |
| BaZi year starts (Lichun) | February 4, 1961, about 09:23 Beijing time |
| Age in 2027 | Turns 66 |
立春Born in January or February 1961?
In the popular calendar, the 1961 zodiac year began with Chinese New Year on February 15, 1961. Anyone born from January 1 to February 14, 1961 belongs to the previous year, the Metal Rat. BaZi (Four Pillars) astrology changes the year at Lichun, the start of spring, which fell on February 4, 1961 at about 09:23 Beijing time. That was before New Year, so if you were born after Lichun on February 4 and before February 15, 1961, BaZi already counts you as a Metal Ox while the popular calendar still says Metal Rat.
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性格Metal Ox personality
Oxen are patient, dependable and hard-working. They move at their own pace, keep their word and build results that last. Metal adds determination and strength of will, so the Ox of a Metal year tends to be focused, principled and hard to discourage.
合冲1961 Ox compatibility
The Ox's natural matches are the Snake and the Rooster (its trine partners) and the Rat (its secret friend). The most challenging pairing is with the Goat, the sign directly opposite. See the full Chinese zodiac compatibility chart.
流年The 1961 Ox in 2027
2027 is the year of the Fire Goat. For the Ox: Clash with Tai Sui (丑未相冲). A year of movement, so choose the change. Read the full Year of the Ox 2027 forecast.
问答Questions about 1961
What Chinese zodiac is 1961?
1961 is the year of the Metal Ox (辛丑). If you were born before Chinese New Year on February 15, 1961, your sign is the previous animal.
What element is 1961 in Chinese astrology?
The element of 1961 is Yin Metal, from the Heavenly Stem 辛 (Xin). Its Na Yin, or sound element, is Earth on the Wall.
When did Chinese New Year 1961 start?
Chinese New Year 1961 fell on Wednesday, February 15, 1961, and the year ran until February 4, 1962. In BaZi astrology the year starts at Lichun instead, on February 4, 1961.
Who is the 1961 Ox compatible with?
The Ox's best matches are the Snake, Rooster and Rat. The most challenging match is the Goat.
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