Chinese zodiac 1981
The Chinese year of 1981 began on 5 February 1981 and ended on 24 January 1982. People born between those dates belong to the Metal Rooster (辛酉).
Yin Metal
辛酉xīn-yǒu
Observant and honest. The Rooster is admired for confidence and attention to detail.
Chinese zodiac years change at the Lunar New Year, not on 1 January. If your birthday is before 5 February 1981, your sign is the one from the year before, the Metal Monkey. If it is after, you are a Metal Rooster.
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