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Born in 1981: the Metal Rooster (辛酉) in Korean Saju
1981 is a Metal Rooster year — 辛酉 in the 60-year cycle.
Roosters are sharp, organized and proud. They notice details and say exactly what they think.
Metal years shape people with backbone — principled, determined and precise.
In Korean Saju the year starts at Ipchun (입춘), not on January 1. In 1981 Ipchun fell on February 4, 1981, 06:56 (Korea time, 21:56 UTC). Born before that? Your animal is the the Monkey.
- Sound element (納音)
- Pomegranate Wood — many seeds — fertile ideas and big families
In 2026 people born in 1981 turn 45.
Rooster 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.
Rooster in 2027
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.