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Born in 1961: the Metal Ox (辛丑) in Korean Saju
1961 is a Metal Ox year — 辛丑 in the 60-year cycle.
Oxen are patient, steady and hard-working. They don't rush, but they don't quit either. People trust them with important things.
Metal years shape people with backbone — principled, determined and precise.
In Korean Saju the year starts at Ipchun (입춘), not on January 1. In 1961 Ipchun fell on February 4, 1961, 10:23 (Korea time, 01:23 UTC). Born before that? Your animal is the the Rat.
- Sound element (納音)
- Earth on the Wall — structure and reliability
In 2026 people born in 1961 turn 65.
Ox in 2026
Your animal has a calm relationship with this year's animal: no big storms. Results depend on your own plan — a good year to build steadily.
Ox in 2027
Your animal clashes with this year's animal. Expect movement: a new home, a new job, travel or breaking an old pattern. Move on purpose instead of by force.