Born in 2011: Metal Cat Year — Element, Lucky Colors and Kua
The lunar year 2011 began on Thursday, 3 February 2011. Anyone born from that day until 22 January 2012 belongs to the Metal Cat — Xin Mao (Tân Mão) — with the Vietnamese destiny element Pine and Cypress Wood (Tùng Bách Mộc).
The Cat born in 2011
Cats are traditionally described as gentle, tactful and cultured, with a strong instinct for comfort and diplomacy. In China, Korea and Japan the same sign is the Rabbit. The year’s stem, Xin (Tân), is yin metal, which colours the Cat with resolve and precision.
Wood stands for growth, kindness and planning: people of this element tend to be generous, idealistic and good at building things up. Fields that traditionally suit a Wood mệnh include education, healthcare, agriculture, furniture and woodwork, publishing.
Lucky colors and numbers
| Best | black, navy and blue — Water generates Wood | |
| Good | green in all shades — your own element, Wood | |
| Neutral | yellow, brown and beige — Wood controls Earth: usable, but tiring | |
| Avoid | white, grey, silver and metallic tones — Metal controls Wood |
Lucky numbers (He Tu / Hà Đồ): 3, 8, 1, 6. Numbers to use sparingly: 4, 9.
Kua number and favourable directions
Men born in 2011: Kua 7 (Dui · Đoài), West group. Favourable directions: Northwest, Southwest, Northeast, West.
Women born in 2011: Kua 8 (Gen · Cấn), West group. Favourable directions: Southwest, Northwest, West, Northeast.
All eight directions for men (Kua 7)
| Direction | Star | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest | Sheng Qi — Vitality | Best direction: prosperity, reputation and energy. Ideal for the main door or the way your desk faces. |
| Southwest | Tian Yi — Health | Health and helpful people. Good for elders’ bedrooms and the direction the stove faces. |
| Northeast | Yan Nian — Harmony | Family harmony and lasting relationships. Good for a couple’s bedroom. |
| West | Fu Wei — Stability | Peace, steadiness and study. Good for the family altar or a study desk. |
| North | Huo Hai — Mishaps | Minor losses and quarrels. Better used for storage or a bathroom. |
| Southeast | Liu Sha — Six Killings | Relationship and legal troubles. Better used for a bathroom or utility room. |
| South | Wu Gui — Five Ghosts | Money loss, arguments, fire risk. Avoid for the main door and kitchen. |
| East | Jue Ming — Total Loss | The weakest direction: illness and setbacks. Keep important rooms away from it. |
All eight directions for women (Kua 8)
| Direction | Star | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest | Sheng Qi — Vitality | Best direction: prosperity, reputation and energy. Ideal for the main door or the way your desk faces. |
| Northwest | Tian Yi — Health | Health and helpful people. Good for elders’ bedrooms and the direction the stove faces. |
| West | Yan Nian — Harmony | Family harmony and lasting relationships. Good for a couple’s bedroom. |
| Northeast | Fu Wei — Stability | Peace, steadiness and study. Good for the family altar or a study desk. |
| South | Huo Hai — Mishaps | Minor losses and quarrels. Better used for storage or a bathroom. |
| East | Liu Sha — Six Killings | Relationship and legal troubles. Better used for a bathroom or utility room. |
| North | Wu Gui — Five Ghosts | Money loss, arguments, fire risk. Avoid for the main door and kitchen. |
| Southeast | Jue Ming — Total Loss | The weakest direction: illness and setbacks. Keep important rooms away from it. |
Compatible and clashing signs
- Three Harmonies Pig and Goat — the Wood trine, the strongest natural allies.
- Secret friend Dog — the Six Harmonies partner, easy trust and teamwork.
- Clash Rooster — the opposite sign; attraction is possible but friction is common.
- Harm Dragon — prone to misunderstandings; needs clear communication.
Check compatibility between two birth years
2011 Cat in 2027, the Year of the Goat
In 2027 a person born in 2011 turns 16 (lunar age 17).
| Relation to the year | Three Harmonies Your sign belongs to the same trine as the year: a supportive year for expanding work, networking and relationships. |
| Three Disasters | Yes 2027 is one of your three consecutive “tam tai” years. |
| Ruling star (men) | Moon (Thái Âm) A favourable star, especially for women: good for love, family life and finances. |
| Ruling star (women) | Venus (Thái Bạch) Linked with money leaking away: budget carefully and avoid large loans to others. |
| Element vs. year | Year supports you The year's Water nourishes your Wood: extra support and momentum. |
Full 2027 forecast for the Cat
Frequently asked questions
What is the Chinese zodiac sign for 2011?
People born from 3 February 2011 to 22 January 2012 are a Metal Cat (Tân Mão). If you were born between 1 January and 2 February 2011, your sign is the previous year’s: Metal Tiger (Canh Dần).
What element is someone born in 2011?
By the Heavenly Stem, 2011 is Yin Metal. In Vietnamese tradition the destiny element (mệnh) is the nạp âm: Pine and Cypress Wood (Tùng Bách Mộc), which belongs to Wood.
What are the lucky colors for people born in 2011?
With a Wood mệnh, the best colours are black, navy and blue (Water nourishes Wood) and green in all shades. Colours to use sparingly: white, grey, silver and metallic tones. Lucky numbers: 3, 8, 1, 6.
Which signs are compatible with the Cat?
The Cat gets on best with the Pig and Goat (Three Harmonies) and the Dog (Six Harmonies). The opposite sign, the Rooster, is the classic clash.
How is 2027 for people born in 2011?
In the Goat year 2027 the Cat has: three harmonies, plus the last of the Three Disasters years. Ruling star: Moon for men and Venus for women.
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