Curious about the 2001 Chinese zodiac, the element for those born in 2001, or which colors and directions bring luck to the Metal Snake? Understanding Feng Shui can help balance energy, attract wealth, and foster success in career and love.
This article from BTA Feng Shui provides detailed insights into the element, zodiac sign, colors, directions, and lucky numbers for those born in 2001, empowering you to apply Feng Shui effectively.
Note: This article was directly translated from the original Vietnamese version by BTA Feng Shui using Grok 3.
What Is the 2001 Chinese Zodiac Animal? Compatible Signs?
Per the 12 Zodiac Animals, those born in 2001 are Metal Snakes. The Metal Snake year spans from January 24, 2001, to February 11, 2002 (lunar calendar). Those born before January 24, 2001, are Earth Rabbit.
In 2025, those born in 2001 are 24 years old (solar calendar) or 25 years old (lunar calendar).
Feng Shui Analysis:
- Celestial Stem (Tân): Tân (Yin Metal) is compatible with Bính (Yang Fire), clashes with Ất (Yin Wood) and Quý (Yin Water).
- Earthly Branch (Snake):
Summary of Compatible and Incompatible Signs (applies to both male and female Metal Snakes):
| Compatible / Incompatible | Male Metal Snake 2001 | Female Metal Snake 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Compatible Business Partners | Earth Rat (2008), Fire Pig (2007), Water Horse (2002), Metal Snake (2001) | Earth Rat (2008), Fire Pig (2007), Water Horse (2002), Metal Snake (2001) |
| Compatible Marriage Partners | Wood Monkey (2004), Fire Pig (2007), Water Dragon (2012), Water Snake (2013) | Fire Rat (1996), Earth Cat (1999), Water Monkey (1992), Water Rooster (1993) |
| Incompatible Signs | Water Goat (2003), Earth Ox (2009), Metal Tiger (2010), Wood Goat (2015), Earth Tiger (1998), Fire Ox (1997) | |
Learn more about compatibility and conflicts in Celestial Stems and Earthly Branches to choose suitable partners.
What Is the Element for Those Born in 2001?
According to the Five Elements, those born in 2001 belong to the Metal element, specifically White Wax Metal (metal in candle wax).
People with the White Wax Metal element are refined, perceptive, and sharp-minded. Like forged metal, they shine brightly in the right environment, showcasing creativity and admirable determination.
Which Colors Suit the 2001 Metal Snake?
Choosing the right colors for clothing, accessories, or living spaces helps Metal Snakes activate luck and balance energy. Based on the Five Elements’ Generating Cycle, those born in the 2001 Chinese zodiac are compatible with:
- Elemental Colors (Metal): White, gray, silver – these boost confidence and positive energy.
- Generating Colors (Earth): Yellow, brown – these bring stability and support prosperity (Earth generates Metal).
Incompatible Colors:
- Fire Element (red, pink, orange): Fire restricts Metal, potentially hindering growth.
- Water Element (blue, black): Metal generates Water, depleting Metal’s energy.
What Is the Feng Shui Trigram for 2001?
According to the Eight Mansions Feng Shui system, the trigram for those born in 2001 depends on gender:
- Male Metal Snake 2001: Cấn (Earth), part of the West Group. Men with the Cấn trigram are calm and reliable but sometimes conservative.
- Female Metal Snake 2001: Tốn (Wood), part of the East Group. Women with the Tốn trigram are creative, adaptable, and quick to adjust.
Which Directions Are Lucky for the 2001 Metal Snake?
House, door, or desk directions are determined by the Eight Mansions system and the individual’s trigram, optimizing energy flow and prosperity.
| Direction | Male Metal Snake 2001 (Cấn) | Female Metal Snake 2001 (Tốn) |
|---|---|---|
| Favorable Directions | Northeast – Vitality: Brings wealth and success; West – Heavenly Doctor: Offers protection; Southwest – Longevity: Ensures stability; Northwest – Restoration: Provides support | East – Vitality; North – Heavenly Doctor; Southeast – Longevity; South – Restoration |
| Unfavorable Directions | North – Extinction; East – Five Ghosts; Southeast – Six Evils; South – Misfortune | West – Extinction; Northeast – Five Ghosts; Southwest – Six Evils; Northwest – Misfortune |
(Source: Building Homes According to Geography, Astronomy, and I Ching by Trần Văn Tam, Culture and Information Publishing House, 2002.)
Lucky Numbers for the 2001 Metal Snake
According to Five Elements Feng Shui, those born in the 2001 zodiac (Metal element) are compatible with:
- Lucky Numbers: 2, 5, 8 (Earth), 6, 7 (Metal). These numbers activate wealth and support career success.
- Incompatible Numbers: 3, 4 (Wood), 9 (Fire). Wood and Fire restrict Metal, potentially obstructing luck.
Using lucky numbers in phone numbers, license plates, or addresses helps Metal Snakes attract positive energy.
Personality and Destiny of the 2001 Metal Snake
Male Metal Snake 2001
Personality: Men born in the 2001 Chinese year are intelligent, decisive, and logical. They value stability but embrace challenges to achieve goals. Their calm, reliable nature fosters lasting relationships.
Career: Suited for precise fields like finance, engineering, management, or IT. Success often comes between ages 30–40 with persistence and opportunity-seizing.
Love Life: Romantic and sincere, they fall in love between 22–25 and marry stably after 28. Compatible with Fire Rooster 2017 or Wood Goat 2015. Love thrives if born in lunar months 2, 6, or 10.
Female Metal Snake 2001
Personality: Women born in 2001 are creative, perceptive, and skilled communicators. Highly adaptable, they may need to manage emotional fluctuations.
Career: Thrive in creative fields like design, media, education, or marketing. Success comes early (25–35) by leveraging adaptability and innovation.
Love Life: They fall in love later (after 23) and marry stably between 27–30. Compatible with Metal Ox 2021 or Fire Rooster 2017. Favorable lunar birth months: 3, 7, 11.
Three Calamities (Tam Tai) for the 2001 Metal Snake
The 2001 zodiac animal faces the Three Calamities in the years of Tiger, Cat, Dragon (2022, 2023, 2024; 2034, 2035, 2036, etc.). During these years:
- Caution: Avoid major investments, job changes, or home construction.
- Remedies: Use Feng Shui items like white quartz or silver bracelets to protect and balance energy.
- Focus: Maintain emotional stability and plan carefully to overcome challenges.
This guide from BTA Feng Shui answers key questions about the 2001 Chinese zodiac, covering the Metal element (White Wax Metal), colors, directions, compatible signs, and lucky numbers. Applying Feng Shui correctly helps Metal Snakes attract wealth, peace, and success. If you found this article helpful, please rate it 5 stars and share it!
See more years of the Snake:
| Wood Snake 1965 | Fire Snake 1977 | Earth Snake 1989 |
| Metal Snake 2001 | Water Snake 2013 | Wood Snake 2025 |
