Chinese Zodiac
1971: Year of the Metal Pig
Chinese New Year 1971 fell on Wednesday, January 27.
- By Chinese New Year: January 27, 1971 to February 14, 1972
- By Lichun (Start of Spring): February 4, 1971 to February 4, 1972
Chinese New Year follows the lunisolar calendar, so its date moves between January 21 and February 20. Lichun is a solar term that falls on February 3, 4 or 5, and it is where Ba Zi astrology starts the year.
Born from January 27 to February 3, 1971? By Chinese New Year you are already in the Year of the Metal Pig; by Lichun, the boundary Ba Zi astrology uses, you are still in the Year of the Metal Dog.
People born in 1971 turn 56 in 2027.
About the Metal Pig
Metal adds structure, ambition, and determination to the Pig's naturally generous and easygoing personality. The Metal Pig is more focused and driven than other Pig types, combining warmth and sociability with clear goals and the discipline to achieve them. This element gives the Pig stronger boundaries and greater discernment, helping them channel their generosity more strategically. The Metal Pig often achieves significant material success through the combination of personal charm and principled hard work.
The Yin Metal Pig refines their generous nature with quiet discipline, building security through careful planning and sharing abundance with principled discernment.
Famous People Born in 1971
Listed by calendar year of birth.
- Denise RichardsFebruary 17
- Max MartinFebruary 26
- Sara BlakelyFebruary 27
- TimbalandMarch 10
- Selena QuintanillaApril 16
- Idina MenzelMay 30
- Tupac ShakurJune 16
- Elon MuskJune 28
- Missy ElliottJuly 1
- Marc AndreessenJuly 9
- Sandra OhJuly 20
- Alison KraussJuly 23
- Pete SamprasAugust 12
- Ke Huy QuanAugust 20
- Janet EvansAugust 28
- Stella McCartneySeptember 13
- Snoop DoggOctober 20
- Pedro MartínezOctober 25
- Pony MaOctober 29
- Winona RyderOctober 29
- Gregory PorterNovember 4
- Walton GogginsNovember 10
- Ricky MartinDecember 24
- Justin TrudeauDecember 25
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