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2021 Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Metal Ox
2021 is the year of the Metal Ox (辛丑, Xin Chou). The Chinese year began on Friday, February 12, 2021 and ran until January 31, 2022. 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 12, 2021 to January 31, 2022 |
| BaZi year starts (Lichun) | February 3, 2021, about 22:57 Beijing time |
| Age in 2027 | Turns 6 |
立春Born in January or February 2021?
In the popular calendar, the 2021 zodiac year began with Chinese New Year on February 12, 2021. Anyone born from January 1 to February 11, 2021 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 3, 2021 at about 22:57 Beijing time. That was before New Year, so if you were born after Lichun on February 3 and before February 12, 2021, 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2021 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 2021 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 2021
What Chinese zodiac is 2021?
2021 is the year of the Metal Ox (辛丑). If you were born before Chinese New Year on February 12, 2021, your sign is the previous animal.
What element is 2021 in Chinese astrology?
The element of 2021 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 2021 start?
Chinese New Year 2021 fell on Friday, February 12, 2021, and the year ran until January 31, 2022. In BaZi astrology the year starts at Lichun instead, on February 3, 2021.
Who is the 2021 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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