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1990 Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Metal Horse
1990 is the year of the Metal Horse (庚午, Geng Wu). The Chinese year began on Saturday, January 27, 1990 and ran until February 14, 1991. If you were born in that window, your animal sign is the Horse and your element is Metal.
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| Animal sign | Horse (马) |
|---|---|
| Element | Yang Metal |
| Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch | 庚午 (Geng Wu) |
| Na Yin (sound element) | Roadside Earth (路旁土) |
| Chinese New Year dates | January 27, 1990 to February 14, 1991 |
| BaZi year starts (Lichun) | February 4, 1990, about 10:11 Beijing time |
| Age in 2027 | Turns 37 |
立春Born in January or February 1990?
In the popular calendar, the 1990 zodiac year began with Chinese New Year on January 27, 1990. Anyone born from January 1 to January 26, 1990 belongs to the previous year, the Earth Snake. BaZi (Four Pillars) astrology changes the year at Lichun, the start of spring, which fell on February 4, 1990 at about 10:11 Beijing time. That was after New Year, so if you were born between January 27 and February 3, 1990 (or on February 4 before about 10:11), the popular calendar makes you a Metal Horse while BaZi still counts you as an Earth Snake.
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性格Metal Horse personality
Horses are lively, free-spirited and warm. They love movement and independence, and bring energy to any group. Metal adds determination and strength of will, so the Horse of a Metal year tends to be focused, principled and hard to discourage.
合冲1990 Horse compatibility
The Horse's natural matches are the Dog and the Tiger (its trine partners) and the Goat (its secret friend). The most challenging pairing is with the Rat, the sign directly opposite. See the full Chinese zodiac compatibility chart.
流年The 1990 Horse in 2027
2027 is the year of the Fire Goat. For the Horse: Six Harmony with the Goat (午未六合). Your closest partner rules the year. Read the full Year of the Horse 2027 forecast.
问答Questions about 1990
What Chinese zodiac is 1990?
1990 is the year of the Metal Horse (庚午). If you were born before Chinese New Year on January 27, 1990, your sign is the previous animal.
What element is 1990 in Chinese astrology?
The element of 1990 is Yang Metal, from the Heavenly Stem 庚 (Geng). Its Na Yin, or sound element, is Roadside Earth.
When did Chinese New Year 1990 start?
Chinese New Year 1990 fell on Saturday, January 27, 1990, and the year ran until February 14, 1991. In BaZi astrology the year starts at Lichun instead, on February 4, 1990.
Who is the 1990 Horse compatible with?
The Horse's best matches are the Dog, Tiger and Goat. The most challenging match is the Rat.
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