Metal Rabbit Chinese Zodiac
金兔 jīn tù
A Metal Rabbit (also called the Bunny) was born in a Rabbit year ending in 0 or 1: 1951, 2011 and 2071. Metal gives the gentle Rabbit an edge. The Metal Rabbit is described as refined and determined, a Rabbit with a gentle manner and an iron will.
- Metal
- Rabbit
- Yin
Metal Rabbit at a Glance
- Years
- 1951, 2011 and 2071
- Year element
- Metal 金 (years ending in 0 or 1)
- Rabbit's own element
- Wood
- Yin or Yang
- Yin
- Year names
- 辛卯
- Next Metal Rabbit year
- 2071
The Metal Rabbit, Gentle Manner, Iron Will
Rabbits avoid conflict. The Metal Rabbit avoids it too, tradition says, but it knows exactly what it wants and rarely gives it up, with refined taste to match.
The 1951 Metal Rabbits are Boomers turning 75 in 2026. The 2011 Metal Rabbits, Gen Z, turn 15.
Which Years Are Metal Rabbit Years?
The most recent Metal Rabbit year began on Feb 3, 2011 and ended on Jan 22, 2012; the next comes in 2071. Born in January or February? Compare your birthday with the Begins column.
| Year | Begins | Ends | Year name | Sound element | Age in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 Chinese zodiac | Feb 6, 1951 | Jan 26, 1952 | 辛卯 | 松柏木 | 74 or 75 |
| 2011 Chinese zodiac | Feb 3, 2011 | Jan 22, 2012 | 辛卯 | 松柏木 | 14 or 15 |
| 2071 | 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 Rabbit Strengths and Challenges
Strengths of the Metal Rabbit
- Refined
- Determined
- Discerning
Challenges of the Metal Rabbit
- Reserved
- Stubborn beneath the calm
- Hard to read
Metal Rabbit in Love and at Work
In Love
Elegant and loyal, and quietly demanding.
At Work
Suited to design, the arts, law and careful, quality-focused work.
The Five Kinds of Rabbit
The Rabbit's own element is always Wood; the birth year adds the second. For the Metal Rabbit, Metal restrains Wood, so the year keeps the Rabbit in check.
| Type | Years | With the Rabbit's Wood |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Rabbit Chinese zodiac | 1915, 1975, 2035, 2095 | Doubled |
| Fire Rabbit Chinese zodiac | 1927, 1987, 2047 | Wood feeds Fire |
| Earth Rabbit Chinese zodiac | 1939, 1999, 2059 | Wood restrains Earth |
| Metal Rabbit | 1951, 2011, 2071 | Metal restrains Wood |
| Water Rabbit Chinese zodiac | 1903, 1963, 2023, 2083 | Water feeds Wood |
Metal Rabbit Compatibility
Compatibility follows the animal, not the element. Tradition favors the Goat, Pig and Dog for the Rabbit, and the Rooster is its enemy sign.
2026, the Fire Horse Year: Needs Care
Link to the Horse: Break (破太岁).
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 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 zodiac1971, 2031
Metal Rabbit Chinese Zodiac FAQ
What is a Metal Rabbit?
A Metal Rabbit is someone born in a Rabbit year that ends in 0 or 1. Metal Rabbit years include 1951, 2011 and 2071. Tradition describes the Metal Rabbit as refined, determined and discerning.
What years are Metal Rabbit years?
1951, 2011 and 2071. The 2011 year ran from Feb 3, 2011 to Jan 22, 2012.
Is the Rabbit a Metal sign?
The Rabbit's own element is Wood, which never changes. Metal is the element of the birth year, so a Metal Rabbit carries both. The two are different things.
How old is a Metal Rabbit?
The most recent Metal Rabbit years are 1951 and 2011. In 2026 someone born in 2011 turns 15.
When is the next Metal Rabbit year?
2071. Rabbit years return every 12 years and each element every 60.