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What Animal Is 1951? — Rabbit

辛卯 · Xin-Mao Metal

1951 zodiac dates & the boundary rule

1951 is the Year of the Rabbit (Xin-Mao, Metal) from 1951-02-06 — Chinese New Year — through 1952-01-26.

Born between January 1 and 1951-02-06? Your animal is the Tiger, not the Rabbit — the zodiac follows the lunar year, not the calendar year. Check your birthday on the free reading to be sure.

Rabbit personality

Rabbits are gentle, socially graceful weavers of goodwill. Conflict-averse but never weak — they prefer winning through softness.

Dog (six harmony) anchors the Rabbit; Pig and Goat (trine) offer steady warmth. The Rooster clash needs deliberate care.

Full Rabbit zodiac profile & daily horoscope →

FAQ

What animal is 1951?

The Rabbit. 1951 is the Year of the Rabbit (Xin-Mao, Metal).

When does the 1951 zodiac year start?

On 1951-02-06 — Chinese New Year. Anyone born before that date belongs to the previous animal, the Tiger.

What element is 1951?

Metal. The year pillar is Xin-Mao.

Does the zodiac year follow January 1 or Chinese New Year?

Chinese New Year. The 1951 zodiac year starts on 1951-02-06, not January 1 — babies born earlier in 1951 may belong to the Tiger.