金Chinese zodiac · Metal element
Metal Goat 1931 · 1991 · 2051 · 辛未 (xīn wèi)
Metal Goats are gentle and creative like every Goat, with an added streak of determination and discipline. This combination comes round only once every 60 years.
- Yin Metal
- Animal: Goat
- Element: Metal 金
- Every 60 years
Year of the Metal Goat dates
| Year | Dates | Stem-branch |
|---|---|---|
| 1931 | 17 Feb 1931 – 5 Feb 1932 | 辛未 (xīn wèi) |
| 1991 | 15 Feb 1991 – 3 Feb 1992 | 辛未 (xīn wèi) |
| 2051 | 11 Feb 2051 – 31 Jan 2052 | 辛未 (xīn wèi) |
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What makes the Metal Goat different
At heart this is still a Goat: gentle, creative and compassionate. Metal is the element of strength. It brings determination, discipline and high standards, and Metal types are self-reliant and hard to sway.
Metal Goat strengths and challenges
Strengths
- Determined and resilient
- Principled and focused
- Kind and empathetic
- Creative and artistic
Watch out for
- Rigid or unyielding
- Can be blunt
- Indecisive
- Prone to worry
Metal Goat in love
Metal makes the sign more intense and loyal, but also more guarded and less willing to bend. Goats are tender, devoted partners who need security and encouragement.
Metal Goat career and money
Metal favors ambition, structure and seeing a goal through to the end. Goats flourish in supportive environments where creativity and care are valued.
- Arts, music and design
- Healthcare and caring roles
- Teaching
- Gardening, food and craft
The other types of Goat
The same animal behaves differently under each element. Compare the Metal Goat with the other four types, or read the full Year of the Goat guide.
The Metal years
Each element rules two years in a row, one Yang and one Yin. The Metal Goat year is preceded by the Metal Horse. Metal is linked with autumn, the color white and gold and the west. Read more about the five elements.
Metal Goat questions, answered
What years are the Year of the Metal Goat?
The Year of the Metal Goat falls in 1931, 1991 and 2051. It comes round once every 60 years. The exact dates are 17 Feb 1931 – 5 Feb 1932; 15 Feb 1991 – 3 Feb 1992; 11 Feb 2051 – 31 Jan 2052.
What is the Metal Goat personality?
Metal Goats are gentle and creative like every Goat, with an added streak of determination and discipline. It brings determination, discipline and high standards, and Metal types are self-reliant and hard to sway.
Who is the Metal Goat compatible with?
Like all Goats, the Metal Goat is most compatible with the Rabbit, Pig and Horse, and finds the Ox and Rat more challenging.
How is the Metal Goat different from other Goats?
The Goat’s native Earth generates Metal. These Goats pour their energy outward into what they create, which makes them productive and expressive, though they need to guard against running themselves down.
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