Metal Tiger Chinese Zodiac
金虎 jīn hǔ
A Metal Tiger was born in a Tiger year ending in 0 or 1: 1950, 2010 and 2070. Metal sharpens the Tiger. The Metal Tiger is described as intense, competitive and hard to talk out of anything, a Tiger that sees a goal through, sometimes at the cost of flexibility.
- Metal
- Tiger
- Yang
Metal Tiger at a Glance
- Years
- 1950, 2010 and 2070
- Year element
- Metal 金 (years ending in 0 or 1)
- Tiger's own element
- Wood
- Yin or Yang
- Yang
- Year names
- 庚寅
- Next Metal Tiger year
- 2070
The Metal Tiger Will Not Be Talked Down
Tigers are brave. Metal makes this one competitive and single-minded, in tradition, the Tiger that sees a goal through even when bending would be easier.
The 1950 Metal Tigers are Boomers turning 76 in 2026. The 2010 Metal Tigers are Gen Z and turn 16.
Which Years Are Metal Tiger Years?
The most recent Metal Tiger year began on Feb 14, 2010 and ended on Feb 2, 2011; the next comes in 2070. Born in January or February? Compare your birthday with the Begins column.
| Year | Begins | Ends | Year name | Sound element | Age in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 Chinese zodiac | Feb 17, 1950 | Feb 5, 1951 | 庚寅 | 松柏木 | 75 or 76 |
| 2010 Chinese zodiac | Feb 14, 2010 | Feb 2, 2011 | 庚寅 | 松柏木 | 15 or 16 |
| 2070 | 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 Tiger Strengths and Challenges
Strengths of the Metal Tiger
- Determined
- Courageous
- Focused
Challenges of the Metal Tiger
- Inflexible
- Combative
- Hard to persuade
Metal Tiger in Love and at Work
In Love
Passionate and committed, and a fierce protector.
At Work
A fit for leadership, law, sport and entrepreneurship.
The Five Kinds of Tiger
The Tiger's own element is always Wood; the birth year adds the second. For the Metal Tiger, Metal restrains Wood, so the year keeps the Tiger in check.
| Type | Years | With the Tiger's Wood |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Tiger Chinese zodiac | 1914, 1974, 2034, 2094 | Doubled |
| Fire Tiger Chinese zodiac | 1926, 1986, 2046 | Wood feeds Fire |
| Earth Tiger Chinese zodiac | 1938, 1998, 2058 | Wood restrains Earth |
| Metal Tiger | 1950, 2010, 2070 | Metal restrains Wood |
| Water Tiger Chinese zodiac | 1902, 1962, 2022, 2082 | Water feeds Wood |
Metal Tiger Compatibility
Compatibility follows the animal, not the element. Tradition favors the Horse, Dog and Pig for the Tiger, and the Monkey is its enemy sign.
2026, the Fire Horse Year: Supported
Link to the Horse: Trine partner (三合).
2027, the Fire Goat Year: Steady
No formal link to the Goat in the traditional rules.
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 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 zodiac1971, 2031
Metal Tiger Chinese Zodiac FAQ
What is a Metal Tiger?
A Metal Tiger is someone born in a Tiger year that ends in 0 or 1. Metal Tiger years include 1950, 2010 and 2070. Tradition describes the Metal Tiger as determined, courageous and focused.
What years are Metal Tiger years?
1950, 2010 and 2070. The 2010 year ran from Feb 14, 2010 to Feb 2, 2011.
Is the Tiger a Metal sign?
The Tiger's own element is Wood, which never changes. Metal is the element of the birth year, so a Metal Tiger carries both. The two are different things.
How old is a Metal Tiger?
The most recent Metal Tiger years are 1950 and 2010. In 2026 someone born in 2010 turns 16.
When is the next Metal Tiger year?
2070. Tiger years return every 12 years and each element every 60.