Metal Pig Chinese Zodiac
金猪 jīn zhū
A Metal Pig (also called the Boar) was born in a Pig year ending in 0 or 1: 1911, 1971, 2031 and 2091. Metal gives the easygoing Pig some backbone. The Metal Pig is described as generous but disciplined, a Pig that works hard and keeps its promises.
- Metal
- Pig
- Yin
Metal Pig at a Glance
- Years
- 1911, 1971, 2031 and 2091
- Year element
- Metal 金 (years ending in 0 or 1)
- Pig's own element
- Water
- Yin or Yang
- Yin
- Year names
- 辛亥
- Next Metal Pig year
- 2031
The Metal Pig Keeps Its Promises
Pigs are easygoing. Tradition gives the Metal Pig more backbone: generous like any Pig, but hard-working and serious about its word.
The 1971 Metal Pigs, Gen X, turn 55 in 2026. The next Metal Pig year begins in 2031.
Which Years Are Metal Pig Years?
The most recent Metal Pig year began on Jan 27, 1971 and ended on Feb 14, 1972; the next comes in 2031. Born in January or February? Compare your birthday with the Begins column.
| Year | Begins | Ends | Year name | Sound element | Age in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | Jan 30, 1911 | Feb 17, 1912 | 辛亥 | 钗钏金 | 114 or 115 |
| 1971 Chinese zodiac | Jan 27, 1971 | Feb 14, 1972 | 辛亥 | 钗钏金 | 54 or 55 |
| 2031 | Jan 23, 2031 | Feb 10, 2032 | 辛亥 | 钗钏金 | - |
| 2091 | 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 Pig Strengths and Challenges
Strengths of the Metal Pig
- Disciplined
- Generous
- Honest
Challenges of the Metal Pig
- Stubborn
- Blunt
- Hard on itself
Metal Pig in Love and at Work
In Love
Loyal and generous, and more serious than other Pigs.
At Work
Suited to business, craft, finance and hands-on work.
The Five Kinds of Pig
The Pig's own element is always Water; the birth year adds the second. For the Metal Pig, Metal feeds Water, so the year supports the Pig's nature.
| Type | Years | With the Pig's Water |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Pig Chinese zodiac | 1935, 1995, 2055 | Water feeds Wood |
| Fire Pig Chinese zodiac | 1947, 2007, 2067 | Water restrains Fire |
| Earth Pig Chinese zodiac | 1959, 2019, 2079 | Earth restrains Water |
| Metal Pig | 1911, 1971, 2031, 2091 | Metal feeds Water |
| Water Pig Chinese zodiac | 1923, 1983, 2043 | Doubled |
Metal Pig Compatibility
Compatibility follows the animal, not the element. Tradition favors the Rabbit, Goat and Tiger for the Pig, and the Snake is its enemy sign.
2026, the Fire Horse Year: Steady
No formal link to the Horse in the traditional rules.
2027, the Fire Goat Year: Supported
Link to the Goat: Trine partner (三合).
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 Horse Chinese zodiac1930, 1990
- Metal Goat Chinese zodiac1931, 1991
- Metal Monkey Chinese zodiac1920, 1980
- Metal Rooster Chinese zodiac1921, 1981
- Metal Dog Chinese zodiac1970, 2030
Metal Pig Chinese Zodiac FAQ
What is a Metal Pig?
A Metal Pig is someone born in a Pig year that ends in 0 or 1. Metal Pig years include 1911, 1971, 2031 and 2091. Tradition describes the Metal Pig as disciplined, generous and honest.
What years are Metal Pig years?
1911, 1971, 2031 and 2091. The 1971 year ran from Jan 27, 1971 to Feb 14, 1972.
Is the Pig a Metal sign?
The Pig's own element is Water, which never changes. Metal is the element of the birth year, so a Metal Pig carries both. The two are different things.
How old is a Metal Pig?
The most recent Metal Pig years are 1971 and 2031. In 2026 someone born in 2031 turns -5.
When is the next Metal Pig year?
2031. Pig years return every 12 years and each element every 60.