Chinese zodiac 1971: Metal Pig
If you were born in 1971, your Chinese zodiac sign is the Pig and your element is Metal (Yin). Generosity, enjoyment and a good heart. Here you see what that combination means and from which exact date your year counts in Saju.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Birth year | 1971 |
| Year pillar (stem and branch) | 辛亥 (Xīn Hài) |
| Sign | 🐖 Pig |
| Element of the year | Metal |
| Polarity | Yin |
| Your Saju year starts | February 4, 06:31 (UTC−5) |
How your year is formed
In Saju every year has a heavenly stem and an earthly branch. 1971 is 辛亥: the stem 辛 is Metal Yin ("The Jewel": the brilliance born of pressure and polish) and the branch 亥 is the Pig. Together they make the year of the Metal Pig.
Your element and your animal
The element of the year (Metal) nourishes the animal's own element (Water): tradition describes it as natural support, an energy that flows in your favor.
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 1971?
Your Saju year starts on February 4, 1971 at 06:31 (UTC−5, approximate). If you were born before that moment, your sign is that of the previous year: 1970: Metal Dog. If you were born after, it is that of 1971. The free calculator resolves it with your exact date and time.
What the Pig is like in Saju
The Pig (亥) symbolizes generosity, sincerity and a taste for enjoying life. It is warm, reliable and has a natural nobility. It can be too trusting and give more than it receives.
It loves with devotion, generosity and sincerity. It enjoys sharing simple moments; it does well to set limits so as not to wear itself out.
Other Pig years
These are the birth years of the Pig 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 1971?
If you were born in 1971 after February 4 06:31, your sign is the Metal Pig. If you were born before that date, the previous year counts: 1970: Metal Dog.
What element do I have if I was born in 1971?
The element of the year 1971 is Metal. It combines with your animal (Pig) 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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