火Chinese zodiac · Fire element
Fire Rabbit 1927 · 1987 · 2047 · 丁卯 (dīng mǎo)
Fire Rabbits are gentle and diplomatic like every Rabbit, with an added streak of passion and drive. This combination comes round only once every 60 years.
- Yin Fire
- Animal: Rabbit
- Element: Fire 火
- Every 60 years
Year of the Fire Rabbit dates
| Year | Dates | Stem-branch |
|---|---|---|
| 1927 | 2 Feb 1927 – 22 Jan 1928 | 丁卯 (dīng mǎo) |
| 1987 | 29 Jan 1987 – 16 Feb 1988 | 丁卯 (dīng mǎo) |
| 2047 | 26 Jan 2047 – 13 Feb 2048 | 丁卯 (dīng mǎo) |
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What makes the Fire Rabbit different
At heart this is still a Rabbit: gentle, diplomatic and graceful. Fire is the element of action. It brings passion, courage and charisma, and Fire types are decisive, expressive and drawn to leadership.
Wood feeds Fire
The Rabbit’s native Wood generates Fire. These Rabbits pour their energy outward into what they create, which makes them productive and expressive, though they need to guard against running themselves down.
Fire Rabbit strengths and challenges
Strengths
- Passionate and inspiring
- Decisive and brave
- Tactful and diplomatic
- Kind and considerate
Watch out for
- Impatient and impulsive
- Risks burning out
- Avoids confrontation
- Can be overly cautious
Fire Rabbit in love
Fire turns up the intensity, bringing warmth, romance and a need for excitement. Rabbits are romantic, attentive partners who create a peaceful home.
Fire Rabbit career and money
Fire favors leadership, bold moves and work that puts them in front of people. Rabbits excel where tact, taste and patience are needed.
- Design and the arts
- Diplomacy and public relations
- Counseling and education
- Law and mediation
The other types of Rabbit
The same animal behaves differently under each element. Compare the Fire Rabbit with the other four types, or read the full Year of the Rabbit guide.
The Fire years
Each element rules two years in a row, one Yang and one Yin. The Fire Rabbit year is preceded by the Fire Tiger. Fire is linked with summer, the color red and the south. Read more about the five elements.
Fire Rabbit questions, answered
What years are the Year of the Fire Rabbit?
The Year of the Fire Rabbit falls in 1927, 1987 and 2047. It comes round once every 60 years. The exact dates are 2 Feb 1927 – 22 Jan 1928; 29 Jan 1987 – 16 Feb 1988; 26 Jan 2047 – 13 Feb 2048.
What is the Fire Rabbit personality?
Fire Rabbits are gentle and diplomatic like every Rabbit, with an added streak of passion and drive. It brings passion, courage and charisma, and Fire types are decisive, expressive and drawn to leadership.
Who is the Fire Rabbit compatible with?
Like all Rabbits, the Fire Rabbit is most compatible with the Goat, Pig and Dog, and finds the Rooster and Dragon more challenging.
How is the Fire Rabbit different from other Rabbits?
The Rabbit’s native Wood generates Fire. These Rabbits pour their energy outward into what they create, which makes them productive and expressive, though they need to guard against running themselves down.
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