1990 Chinese zodiac: year of the Metal Horse
1990 was the year of the Metal Horse in the Chinese zodiac. It began on 27 January 1990 and ended on 14 February 1991.
1990 is the year of the Metal Horse (Yang). The Chinese year of the Horse ran from 27 January 1990 to 14 February 1991, so anyone born between those dates is a Metal Horse. Babies born in 1990 before 27 January 1990 belong to the Earth Snake of 1989.
1990 Metal Horse personality
People born in the year of the Horse are energetic, free-spirited and warm. Their strengths are enthusiasm, independence and a love of movement; their watch-outs are impatience and losing interest quickly.
The Metal element adds determination, strength and self-discipline, so the Metal Horse of 1990 combines the Horse's nature with metal qualities. Yang years are traditionally seen as outgoing and active.
Careers that suit the Horse: travel, sales, sport, journalism, performing arts.
Born in January or February 1990?
The Chinese year does not start on 1 January. In 1990, Chinese New Year fell on 27 January 1990.
- Born 27 January 1990 or later in 1990: Metal Horse.
- Born 1 January – 26 January 1990: Earth Snake (1989 sign).
Horse compatibility
| Match | Signs |
|---|---|
| Best (same triangle) | Tiger, Dog |
| Secret friend | Goat |
| Traditional clash | Rat |
Other Horse years
1954, 1966, 1978, 2002, 2014, 2026. The Metal Horse itself returns in 2050.
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Frequently asked questions
What Chinese zodiac is 1990?
The Metal Horse, for births from 27 January 1990 to 14 February 1991.
What if I was born in January or early February 1990?
If you were born before 27 January 1990, your sign is the Earth Snake of 1989, because the Chinese year had not yet changed.
What element is 1990 in the Chinese zodiac?
Metal (Yang). Metal is linked with determination, strength and self-discipline; its colour is white and gold.
Which signs are compatible with the Horse?
Best matches are the Tiger and Dog, plus the Goat as a "secret friend". The traditional clash is with the Rat.
When is the next Metal Horse year?
2050. The same animal and element combination returns every 60 years.
How old is someone born in 1990 in 2026?
They turn 36 during 2026.
Source and method
Chinese New Year dates (China Standard Time) were cross-checked against two independent lunar-calendar tables and published listings. Animals and elements follow the traditional 60-year (sexagenary) cycle.