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1981 Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Metal Rooster
1981 is the year of the Metal Rooster (辛酉, Xin You). The Chinese year began on Thursday, February 5, 1981 and ran until January 24, 1982. If you were born in that window, your animal sign is the Rooster and your element is Metal.
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| Animal sign | Rooster (鸡) |
|---|---|
| Element | Yin Metal |
| Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch | 辛酉 (Xin You) |
| Na Yin (sound element) | Pomegranate Wood (石榴木) |
| Chinese New Year dates | February 5, 1981 to January 24, 1982 |
| BaZi year starts (Lichun) | February 4, 1981, about 05:56 Beijing time |
| Age in 2027 | Turns 46 |
立春Born in January or February 1981?
In the popular calendar, the 1981 zodiac year began with Chinese New Year on February 5, 1981. Anyone born from January 1 to February 4, 1981 belongs to the previous year, the Metal Monkey. BaZi (Four Pillars) astrology changes the year at Lichun, the start of spring, which fell on February 4, 1981 at about 05:56 Beijing time. That was before New Year, so if you were born after Lichun on February 4 and before February 5, 1981, BaZi already counts you as a Metal Rooster while the popular calendar still says Metal Monkey.
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性格Metal Rooster personality
Roosters are observant, hard-working and honest. They hold high standards, speak their mind and take pride in good work. Metal adds determination and strength of will, so the Rooster of a Metal year tends to be focused, principled and hard to discourage.
合冲1981 Rooster compatibility
The Rooster's natural matches are the Ox and the Snake (its trine partners) and the Dragon (its secret friend). The most challenging pairing is with the Rabbit, the sign directly opposite. See the full Chinese zodiac compatibility chart.
流年The 1981 Rooster in 2027
2027 is the year of the Fire Goat. For the Rooster: No clash with Tai Sui. Fire polishes the jewel. Read the full Year of the Rooster 2027 forecast.
问答Questions about 1981
What Chinese zodiac is 1981?
1981 is the year of the Metal Rooster (辛酉). If you were born before Chinese New Year on February 5, 1981, your sign is the previous animal.
What element is 1981 in Chinese astrology?
The element of 1981 is Yin Metal, from the Heavenly Stem 辛 (Xin). Its Na Yin, or sound element, is Pomegranate Wood.
When did Chinese New Year 1981 start?
Chinese New Year 1981 fell on Thursday, February 5, 1981, and the year ran until January 24, 1982. In BaZi astrology the year starts at Lichun instead, on February 4, 1981.
Who is the 1981 Rooster compatible with?
The Rooster's best matches are the Ox, Snake and Dragon. The most challenging match is the Rabbit.
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