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2001 Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Metal Snake
2001 is the year of the Metal Snake (辛巳, Xin Si). The Chinese year began on Wednesday, January 24, 2001 and ran until February 11, 2002. If you were born in that window, your animal sign is the Snake and your element is Metal.
Your year sign is one of eight characters in your birth chart. Enter your 2001 birth date to see all four pillars and your Day Master, free.
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| Animal sign | Snake (蛇) |
|---|---|
| Element | Yin Metal |
| Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch | 辛巳 (Xin Si) |
| Na Yin (sound element) | White Wax Metal (白蜡金) |
| Chinese New Year dates | January 24, 2001 to February 11, 2002 |
| BaZi year starts (Lichun) | February 4, 2001, about 02:27 Beijing time |
| Age in 2027 | Turns 26 |
立春Born in January or February 2001?
In the popular calendar, the 2001 zodiac year began with Chinese New Year on January 24, 2001. Anyone born from January 1 to January 23, 2001 belongs to the previous year, the Metal Dragon. BaZi (Four Pillars) astrology changes the year at Lichun, the start of spring, which fell on February 4, 2001 at about 02:27 Beijing time. That was after New Year, so if you were born between January 24 and February 3, 2001 (or on February 4 before about 02:27), the popular calendar makes you a Metal Snake while BaZi still counts you as a Metal Dragon.
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性格Metal Snake personality
Snakes are wise, intuitive and composed. They think before they act, keep their own counsel and see through appearances. Metal adds determination and strength of will, so the Snake of a Metal year tends to be focused, principled and hard to discourage.
合冲2001 Snake compatibility
The Snake's natural matches are the Rooster and the Ox (its trine partners) and the Monkey (its secret friend). The most challenging pairing is with the Pig, the sign directly opposite. See the full Chinese zodiac compatibility chart.
流年The 2001 Snake in 2027
2027 is the year of the Fire Goat. For the Snake: Fire Assembly with the Horse and Goat (巳午未会火). The spotlight finds you. Read the full Year of the Snake 2027 forecast.
问答Questions about 2001
What Chinese zodiac is 2001?
2001 is the year of the Metal Snake (辛巳). If you were born before Chinese New Year on January 24, 2001, your sign is the previous animal.
What element is 2001 in Chinese astrology?
The element of 2001 is Yin Metal, from the Heavenly Stem 辛 (Xin). Its Na Yin, or sound element, is White Wax Metal.
When did Chinese New Year 2001 start?
Chinese New Year 2001 fell on Wednesday, January 24, 2001, and the year ran until February 11, 2002. In BaZi astrology the year starts at Lichun instead, on February 4, 2001.
Who is the 2001 Snake compatible with?
The Snake's best matches are the Rooster, Ox and Monkey. The most challenging match is the Pig.
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