Chinese zodiac 1961
The Chinese year of 1961 began on 15 February 1961 and ended on 4 February 1962. People born between those dates belong to the Metal Ox (辛丑).
Yin Metal
辛丑xīn-chǒu
Steady and patient. The Ox is admired for hard work and for keeping promises.
Chinese zodiac years change at the Lunar New Year, not on 1 January. If your birthday is before 15 February 1961, your sign is the one from the year before, the Metal Rat. If it is after, you are a Metal Ox.
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