1991 Chinese zodiac: year of the Metal Goat
1991 was the year of the Metal Goat in the Chinese zodiac. It began on 15 February 1991 and ended on 3 February 1992.
1991 is the year of the Metal Goat (Yin). The Chinese year of the Goat ran from 15 February 1991 to 3 February 1992, so anyone born between those dates is a Metal Goat. Babies born in 1991 before 15 February 1991 belong to the Metal Horse of 1990.
1991 Metal Goat personality
People born in the year of the Goat are calm, creative and compassionate. Their strengths are artistic talent, empathy and gentleness; their watch-outs are indecision and worry.
The Metal element adds determination, strength and self-discipline, so the Metal Goat of 1991 combines the Goat's nature with metal qualities. Yin years are traditionally seen as receptive and reflective.
Careers that suit the Goat: the arts, design, healthcare, teaching, gardening.
Born in January or February 1991?
The Chinese year does not start on 1 January. In 1991, Chinese New Year fell on 15 February 1991.
- Born 15 February 1991 or later in 1991: Metal Goat.
- Born 1 January – 14 February 1991: Metal Horse (1990 sign).
Goat compatibility
| Match | Signs |
|---|---|
| Best (same triangle) | Rabbit, Pig |
| Secret friend | Horse |
| Traditional clash | Ox |
Other Goat years
1955, 1967, 1979, 2003, 2015, 2027. The Metal Goat itself returns in 2051.
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Frequently asked questions
What Chinese zodiac is 1991?
The Metal Goat, for births from 15 February 1991 to 3 February 1992.
What if I was born in January or early February 1991?
If you were born before 15 February 1991, your sign is the Metal Horse of 1990, because the Chinese year had not yet changed.
What element is 1991 in the Chinese zodiac?
Metal (Yin). Metal is linked with determination, strength and self-discipline; its colour is white and gold.
Which signs are compatible with the Goat?
Best matches are the Rabbit and Pig, plus the Horse as a "secret friend". The traditional clash is with the Ox.
When is the next Metal Goat year?
2051. The same animal and element combination returns every 60 years.
How old is someone born in 1991 in 2026?
They turn 35 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.