Metal Horse Chinese Zodiac
金马 jīn mǎ
A Metal Horse was born in a Horse year ending in 0 or 1: 1930, 1990 and 2050. Metal gives the Horse focus. The Metal Horse is described as determined and independent, a Horse that sets a destination and runs straight at it.
- Metal
- Horse
- Yang
Metal Horse at a Glance
- Years
- 1930, 1990 and 2050
- Year element
- Metal 金 (years ending in 0 or 1)
- Horse's own element
- Fire
- Yin or Yang
- Yang
- Year names
- 庚午
- Next Metal Horse year
- 2050
The Metal Horse Runs Straight at the Goal
Horses roam. The Metal Horse, tradition says, picks a destination and heads for it, independent and determined rather than distracted.
The 1990 Metal Horses are Millennials turning 36 in 2026, a Horse year. The 1930 Metal Horses, Silent Generation, turn 96.
Which Years Are Metal Horse Years?
The most recent Metal Horse year began on Jan 27, 1990 and ended on Feb 14, 1991; the next comes in 2050. Born in January or February? Compare your birthday with the Begins column.
| Year | Begins | Ends | Year name | Sound element | Age in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | Jan 30, 1930 | Feb 16, 1931 | 庚午 | 路旁土 | 95 or 96 |
| 1990 Chinese zodiac | Jan 27, 1990 | Feb 14, 1991 | 庚午 | 路旁土 | 35 or 36 |
| 2050 | The next cycle, beyond the dates on this site | ||||
The sound element (Na Yin) is a second element that the sexagenary year name carries, and it is shown in Chinese. Find any other year on the Chinese zodiac years chart.
Metal Horse Strengths and Challenges
Strengths of the Metal Horse
- Determined
- Independent
- Focused
Challenges of the Metal Horse
- Headstrong
- Impatient
- Wants it its own way
Metal Horse in Love and at Work
In Love
Passionate but independent, and not easy to tie down.
At Work
Suited to sales, travel, sport and ambitious careers.
The Five Kinds of Horse
The Horse's own element is always Fire; the birth year adds the second. For the Metal Horse, Fire restrains Metal, so the Horse holds the year's element in check.
| Type | Years | With the Horse's Fire |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Horse Chinese zodiac | 1954, 2014, 2074 | Wood feeds Fire |
| Fire Horse Chinese zodiac | 1906, 1966, 2026, 2086 | Doubled |
| Earth Horse Chinese zodiac | 1918, 1978, 2038 | Fire feeds Earth |
| Metal Horse | 1930, 1990, 2050 | Fire restrains Metal |
| Water Horse Chinese zodiac | 1942, 2002, 2062 | Water restrains Fire |
Metal Horse Compatibility
Compatibility follows the animal, not the element. Tradition favors the Tiger, Dog and Goat for the Horse, and the Rat is its enemy sign.
2026, the Fire Horse Year: Own Sign Year
Link to the Horse: Own sign year (本命年), Punishment (刑太岁).
2027, the Fire Goat Year: Supported
Link to the Goat: Secret Friend (六合).
Other Metal Signs
All twelve animals have a Metal year. Each is a different mix.
- Metal Rat Chinese zodiac1960, 2020
- Metal Ox Chinese zodiac1961, 2021
- Metal Tiger Chinese zodiac1950, 2010
- Metal Rabbit Chinese zodiac1951, 2011
- Metal Dragon Chinese zodiac1940, 2000
- Metal Snake Chinese zodiac1941, 2001
- Metal Goat Chinese zodiac1931, 1991
- Metal Monkey Chinese zodiac1920, 1980
- Metal Rooster Chinese zodiac1921, 1981
- Metal Dog Chinese zodiac1970, 2030
- Metal Pig Chinese zodiac1971, 2031
Metal Horse Chinese Zodiac FAQ
What is a Metal Horse?
A Metal Horse is someone born in a Horse year that ends in 0 or 1. Metal Horse years include 1930, 1990 and 2050. Tradition describes the Metal Horse as determined, independent and focused.
What years are Metal Horse years?
1930, 1990 and 2050. The 1990 year ran from Jan 27, 1990 to Feb 14, 1991.
Is the Horse a Metal sign?
The Horse's own element is Fire, which never changes. Metal is the element of the birth year, so a Metal Horse carries both. The two are different things.
How old is a Metal Horse?
The most recent Metal Horse years are 1930 and 1990. In 2026 someone born in 1990 turns 36.
When is the next Metal Horse year?
2050. Horse years return every 12 years and each element every 60.