Born in 2021: Metal Ox Year — Element, Lucky Colors and Kua
The lunar year 2021 began on Friday, 12 February 2021. Anyone born from that day until 31 January 2022 belongs to the Metal Ox — Xin Chou (Tân Sửu) — with the Vietnamese destiny element Wall Earth (Bích Thượng Thổ).
The Ox born in 2021
Oxs are traditionally described as patient, hard-working and dependable; in Vietnam this sign is the water buffalo, the partner of every rice farmer. In Vietnam the Ox is the water buffalo (Trâu). The year’s stem, Xin (Tân), is yin metal, which colours the Ox with resolve and precision.
Earth stands for stability, patience and trust: people of this element are often reliable, practical and loyal. Fields that traditionally suit an Earth mệnh include real estate, construction, building materials, agricultural produce, management.
Lucky colors and numbers
| Best | red, pink, orange and purple — Fire generates Earth | |
| Good | yellow, brown and beige — your own element, Earth | |
| Neutral | black, navy and blue — Earth controls Water: usable, but tiring | |
| Avoid | green in all shades — Wood controls Earth |
Lucky numbers (He Tu / Hà Đồ): 5, 0, 2, 7. Numbers to use sparingly: 3, 8.
Kua number and favourable directions
Men born in 2021: Kua 6 (Qian · Càn), West group. Favourable directions: West, Northeast, Southwest, Northwest.
Women born in 2021: Kua 9 (Li · Ly), East group. Favourable directions: East, Southeast, North, South.
All eight directions for men (Kua 6)
| Direction | Star | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| West | Sheng Qi — Vitality | Best direction: prosperity, reputation and energy. Ideal for the main door or the way your desk faces. |
| Northeast | Tian Yi — Health | Health and helpful people. Good for elders’ bedrooms and the direction the stove faces. |
| Southwest | Yan Nian — Harmony | Family harmony and lasting relationships. Good for a couple’s bedroom. |
| Northwest | Fu Wei — Stability | Peace, steadiness and study. Good for the family altar or a study desk. |
| Southeast | Huo Hai — Mishaps | Minor losses and quarrels. Better used for storage or a bathroom. |
| North | Liu Sha — Six Killings | Relationship and legal troubles. Better used for a bathroom or utility room. |
| East | Wu Gui — Five Ghosts | Money loss, arguments, fire risk. Avoid for the main door and kitchen. |
| South | Jue Ming — Total Loss | The weakest direction: illness and setbacks. Keep important rooms away from it. |
All eight directions for women (Kua 9)
| Direction | Star | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| East | Sheng Qi — Vitality | Best direction: prosperity, reputation and energy. Ideal for the main door or the way your desk faces. |
| Southeast | Tian Yi — Health | Health and helpful people. Good for elders’ bedrooms and the direction the stove faces. |
| North | Yan Nian — Harmony | Family harmony and lasting relationships. Good for a couple’s bedroom. |
| South | Fu Wei — Stability | Peace, steadiness and study. Good for the family altar or a study desk. |
| Northeast | Huo Hai — Mishaps | Minor losses and quarrels. Better used for storage or a bathroom. |
| Southwest | Liu Sha — Six Killings | Relationship and legal troubles. Better used for a bathroom or utility room. |
| West | Wu Gui — Five Ghosts | Money loss, arguments, fire risk. Avoid for the main door and kitchen. |
| Northwest | Jue Ming — Total Loss | The weakest direction: illness and setbacks. Keep important rooms away from it. |
Compatible and clashing signs
- Three Harmonies Snake and Rooster — the Metal trine, the strongest natural allies.
- Secret friend Rat — the Six Harmonies partner, easy trust and teamwork.
- Clash Goat — the opposite sign; attraction is possible but friction is common.
- Harm Horse — prone to misunderstandings; needs clear communication.
Check compatibility between two birth years
2021 Ox in 2027, the Year of the Goat
In 2027 a person born in 2021 turns 6 (lunar age 7).
| Relation to the year | Clash with the year Punishment Your sign sits directly opposite the year’s sign. Expect movement in work, travel or living situation; double-check money matters and travel plans. A “punishment” link with the year: watch paperwork, contracts and gossip, keep your words gentle and follow procedures to the letter. |
| Three Disasters | No Not a Three Disasters year for you. |
| Ruling star (men) | Not counted under age 10 |
| Ruling star (women) | Not counted under age 10 |
| Element vs. year | You control the year Your Earth controls the year's Water: you can get things done, at the cost of extra energy. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the Chinese zodiac sign for 2021?
People born from 12 February 2021 to 31 January 2022 are a Metal Ox (Tân Sửu). If you were born between 1 January and 11 February 2021, your sign is the previous year’s: Metal Rat (Canh Tý).
What element is someone born in 2021?
By the Heavenly Stem, 2021 is Yin Metal. In Vietnamese tradition the destiny element (mệnh) is the nạp âm: Wall Earth (Bích Thượng Thổ), which belongs to Earth.
What are the lucky colors for people born in 2021?
With a Earth mệnh, the best colours are red, pink, orange and purple (Fire nourishes Earth) and yellow, brown and beige. Colours to use sparingly: green in all shades. Lucky numbers: 5, 0, 2, 7.
Which signs are compatible with the Ox?
The Ox gets on best with the Snake and Rooster (Three Harmonies) and the Rat (Six Harmonies). The opposite sign, the Goat, is the classic clash.
How is 2027 for people born in 2021?
In the Goat year 2027 the Ox has: clash with the year, punishment. The ruling star is only counted from lunar age 10.
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