Chinese Zodiac animals: What is a Metal Pig and what year is it?

THE METAL Pig is part of Chinese Astrology and characterizes those born in 1971.

The Pig is a zodiac sign personality given to those born in 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031, and 2043.

What year is the Metal Pig?

Chinese zodiac signs identify birth years with certain animals, such as , , , , , , , , , the Rooster, , and the Pig.

The Metal Pig specifically applies to those born in 1971 and is a sub-component of the Pig in the Chinese zodiac.

Each zodiac sign also has its own element — including Earth, Wood, Fire, Metal, and Water — which adds more uniqueness to the sign.

What are the other years of the Pig?

Those born in 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031, and 2043 are part of the Pig zodiac.

The Pig is the 12th sign on the Chinese zodiac.

Those born in only 1971 and 2031 are Metal Pigs. 

Some notable Pigs are Tupac Shakur and Elon Musk.

What are the characteristics and personality traits of the Metal Pig?

Metal Pigs are ambitious — but you could also argue that they are more dutiful than ambitious. They will fit between the two. 

There is no malice, no nastiness, and no dark inner demons — they are just relentlessly lovely and upbeat. 

These wholesome piglets do have one Achilles heel though — they are extremely sensitive. 

Some men approach fatherhood, and parenthood, with a little trepidation and a little fear, but not these nurturing uber-stars. 

These men embrace parenthood and family life with such gusto and enthusiasm, that it is as if they were born to do it. They are beautiful men with genuine hearts.

Pigs make good lawyers, fashion designers, teachers, and film directors.

What are the types of Pigs?

Metal Pig: Gentle, broad-minded, frank, helpful, and responsible.

Earth Pig: Good at socializing, able to maintain interpersonal relations, and a little bit suspicious.

Wood Pig: Simple, honest, easygoing, and diligent, but sometimes impetuous.

Fire Pig: Brave, act quickly, clever, and owns great ambitions, but less talkative.

Water Pig: Talented, ambitious, independent, serious, and has good luck in wealth.

Who is the Pig compatible with?

Each sign has its own compatibility with others of the Chinese zodiac.

The Pig is most compatible with the Tiger, the Rabbit, and the Goat.