Chinese zodiac 1991: Metal Goat
If you were born in 1991, your Chinese zodiac sign is the Goat and your element is Metal (Yin). Sensitivity, creativity and warmth. Here you see what that combination means and from which exact date your year counts in Saju.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Birth year | 1991 |
| Year pillar (stem and branch) | 辛未 (Xīn Wèi) |
| Sign | 🐐 Goat |
| Element of the year | Metal |
| Polarity | Yin |
| Your Saju year starts | February 4, 02:59 (UTC−5) |
How your year is formed
In Saju every year has a heavenly stem and an earthly branch. 1991 is 辛未: the stem 辛 is Metal Yin ("The Jewel": the brilliance born of pressure and polish) and the branch 未 is the Goat. Together they make the year of the Metal Goat.
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 1991?
Your Saju year starts on February 4, 1991 at 02:59 (UTC−5, approximate). If you were born before that moment, your sign is that of the previous year: 1990: Metal Horse. If you were born after, it is that of 1991. The free calculator resolves it with your exact date and time.
What the Goat is like in Saju
The Goat or Sheep (未) symbolizes creativity, tenderness and imagination. It is kind, artistic and seeks harmonious environments. Its emotions run deep and it needs to feel safe to shine.
It loves with sweetness, detail and fidelity. It does well with a patient partner who values its creative side and gives it emotional security.
Other Goat years
These are the birth years of the Goat 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 1991?
If you were born in 1991 after February 4 02:59, your sign is the Metal Goat. If you were born before that date, the previous year counts: 1990: Metal Horse.
What element do I have if I was born in 1991?
The element of the year 1991 is Metal. It combines with your animal (Goat) 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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