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1971 Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Metal Pig
1971 is the year of the Metal Pig (辛亥, Xin Hai). The Chinese year began on Wednesday, January 27, 1971 and ran until February 14, 1972. If you were born in that window, your animal sign is the Pig and your element is Metal.
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| Animal sign | Pig (猪) |
|---|---|
| Element | Yin Metal |
| Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch | 辛亥 (Xin Hai) |
| Na Yin (sound element) | Hairpin Gold (钗钏金) |
| Chinese New Year dates | January 27, 1971 to February 14, 1972 |
| BaZi year starts (Lichun) | February 4, 1971, about 19:31 Beijing time |
| Age in 2027 | Turns 56 |
立春Born in January or February 1971?
In the popular calendar, the 1971 zodiac year began with Chinese New Year on January 27, 1971. Anyone born from January 1 to January 26, 1971 belongs to the previous year, the Metal Dog. BaZi (Four Pillars) astrology changes the year at Lichun, the start of spring, which fell on February 4, 1971 at about 19:31 Beijing time. That was after New Year, so if you were born between January 27 and February 3, 1971 (or on February 4 before about 19:31), the popular calendar makes you a Metal Pig while BaZi still counts you as a Metal Dog.
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性格Metal Pig personality
Pigs are generous, warm-hearted and easygoing. They enjoy life's comforts, trust easily and make loyal friends. Metal adds determination and strength of will, so the Pig of a Metal year tends to be focused, principled and hard to discourage.
合冲1971 Pig compatibility
The Pig's natural matches are the Rabbit and the Goat (its trine partners) and the Tiger (its secret friend). The most challenging pairing is with the Snake, the sign directly opposite. See the full Chinese zodiac compatibility chart.
流年The 1971 Pig in 2027
2027 is the year of the Fire Goat. For the Pig: Wood Alliance with the Goat (亥卯未三合). Friends open the doors. Read the full Year of the Pig 2027 forecast.
问答Questions about 1971
What Chinese zodiac is 1971?
1971 is the year of the Metal Pig (辛亥). If you were born before Chinese New Year on January 27, 1971, your sign is the previous animal.
What element is 1971 in Chinese astrology?
The element of 1971 is Yin Metal, from the Heavenly Stem 辛 (Xin). Its Na Yin, or sound element, is Hairpin Gold.
When did Chinese New Year 1971 start?
Chinese New Year 1971 fell on Wednesday, January 27, 1971, and the year ran until February 14, 1972. In BaZi astrology the year starts at Lichun instead, on February 4, 1971.
Who is the 1971 Pig compatible with?
The Pig's best matches are the Rabbit, Goat and Tiger. The most challenging match is the Snake.
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