Chinese zodiac 1961: Metal Ox
If you were born in 1961, your Chinese zodiac sign is the Ox and your element is Metal (Yin). Steadiness, honesty and a firm step. Here you see what that combination means and from which exact date your year counts in Saju.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Birth year | 1961 |
| Year pillar (stem and branch) | 辛丑 (Xīn Chǒu) |
| Sign | 🐂 Ox |
| Element of the year | Metal |
| Polarity | Yin |
| Your Saju year starts | February 3, 20:23 (UTC−5) |
How your year is formed
In Saju every year has a heavenly stem and an earthly branch. 1961 is 辛丑: the stem 辛 is Metal Yin ("The Jewel": the brilliance born of pressure and polish) and the branch 丑 is the Ox. Together they make the year of the Metal Ox.
Your element and your animal
The animal's own element (Earth) nourishes that of the year (Metal): it is described as a generous energy that gives a lot and also benefits from rest.
In Saju, the Metal element is associated with order, precision and determination. It is an image to recognize yourself, not a fixed label: everyone lives it in their own way.
Born in January or February 1961?
Your Saju year starts on February 3, 1961 at 20:23 (UTC−5, approximate). If you were born before that moment, your sign is that of the previous year: 1960: Metal Rat. If you were born after, it is that of 1961. The free calculator resolves it with your exact date and time.
What the Ox is like in Saju
The Ox (丑) symbolizes patient work and loyalty. It advances without hurry but without pause, keeps its promises and prefers deeds to words. Its stubbornness is the other side of its reliability.
It loves with loyalty and commitment, and shows affection through actions rather than speeches. It benefits from learning to put feelings into words.
Other Ox years
These are the birth years of the Ox sign in the range of this guide, with their element:
Nearby years
Frequently asked questions
What Chinese zodiac sign am I if I was born in 1961?
If you were born in 1961 after February 3 20:23, your sign is the Metal Ox. If you were born before that date, the previous year counts: 1960: Metal Rat.
What element do I have if I was born in 1961?
The element of the year 1961 is Metal. It combines with your animal (Ox) to give your symbolic character in Saju.
This content is a philosophical and cultural reading to reflect on yourself, not a prediction or professional advice.
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