金Chinese zodiac · Metal element
Metal Pig 1911 · 1971 · 2031 · 2091 · 辛亥 (xīn hài)
Metal Pigs are generous and sincere like every Pig, with an added streak of determination and discipline. This combination comes round only once every 60 years.
- Yin Metal
- Animal: Pig
- Element: Metal 金
- Every 60 years
Year of the Metal Pig dates
| Year | Dates | Stem-branch |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 30 Jan 1911 – 17 Feb 1912 | 辛亥 (xīn hài) |
| 1971 | 27 Jan 1971 – 14 Feb 1972 | 辛亥 (xīn hài) |
| 2031 | 23 Jan 2031 – 10 Feb 2032 | 辛亥 (xīn hài) |
| 2091 | 18 Feb 2091 – 6 Feb 2092 | 辛亥 (xīn hài) |
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What makes the Metal Pig different
At heart this is still a Pig: generous, sincere and easy-going. Metal is the element of strength. It brings determination, discipline and high standards, and Metal types are self-reliant and hard to sway.
Metal Pig strengths and challenges
Strengths
- Determined and resilient
- Principled and focused
- Generous and kind
- Honest and sincere
Watch out for
- Rigid or unyielding
- Can be blunt
- Overindulges
- Avoids conflict
Metal Pig in love
Metal makes the sign more intense and loyal, but also more guarded and less willing to bend. Pigs are affectionate, devoted partners who love creating a comfortable home.
Metal Pig career and money
Metal favors ambition, structure and seeing a goal through to the end. Pigs succeed through steady effort and goodwill.
- Hospitality and food
- Healthcare and charity
- Retail and customer service
- Entertainment
The other types of Pig
The same animal behaves differently under each element. Compare the Metal Pig with the other four types, or read the full Year of the Pig guide.
The Metal years
Each element rules two years in a row, one Yang and one Yin. The Metal Pig year is preceded by the Metal Dog. Metal is linked with autumn, the color white and gold and the west. Read more about the five elements.
Metal Pig questions, answered
What years are the Year of the Metal Pig?
The Year of the Metal Pig falls in 1911, 1971, 2031 and 2091. It comes round once every 60 years. The exact dates are 30 Jan 1911 – 17 Feb 1912; 27 Jan 1971 – 14 Feb 1972; 23 Jan 2031 – 10 Feb 2032; 18 Feb 2091 – 6 Feb 2092.
What is the Metal Pig personality?
Metal Pigs are generous and sincere like every Pig, 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 Pig compatible with?
Like all Pigs, the Metal Pig is most compatible with the Rabbit, Goat and Tiger, and finds the Snake and Monkey more challenging.
How is the Metal Pig different from other Pigs?
In the five-element cycle Metal generates Water, the Pig’s own fixed element. The year element supports the sign, so Metal Pigs tend to find that their natural talents come easily.
Check your exact sign
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