火Chinese zodiac · Fire element
Fire Ox 1937 · 1997 · 2057 · 丁丑 (dīng chǒu)
Fire Oxen are dependable and patient like every Ox, with an added streak of passion and drive. This combination comes round only once every 60 years.
- Yin Fire
- Animal: Ox
- Element: Fire 火
- Every 60 years
Year of the Fire Ox dates
| Year | Dates | Stem-branch |
|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 11 Feb 1937 – 30 Jan 1938 | 丁丑 (dīng chǒu) |
| 1997 | 7 Feb 1997 – 27 Jan 1998 | 丁丑 (dīng chǒu) |
| 2057 | 4 Feb 2057 – 23 Jan 2058 | 丁丑 (dīng chǒu) |
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What makes the Fire Ox different
At heart this is still an Ox: dependable, patient and hard-working. Fire is the element of action. It brings passion, courage and charisma, and Fire types are decisive, expressive and drawn to leadership.
Fire feeds Earth
In the five-element cycle Fire generates Earth, the Ox’s own fixed element. The year element supports the sign, so Fire Oxen tend to find that their natural talents come easily.
Fire Ox strengths and challenges
Strengths
- Passionate and inspiring
- Decisive and brave
- Reliable and honest
- Patient and persistent
Watch out for
- Impatient and impulsive
- Risks burning out
- Stubborn once decided
- Slow to accept change
Fire Ox in love
Fire turns up the intensity, bringing warmth, romance and a need for excitement. The Ox loves quietly and for the long term.
Fire Ox career and money
Fire favors leadership, bold moves and work that puts them in front of people. Oxen thrive in roles that reward consistency and expertise.
- Engineering and construction
- Agriculture and property
- Medicine and healthcare
- Banking and administration
The other types of Ox
The same animal behaves differently under each element. Compare the Fire Ox with the other four types, or read the full Year of the Ox guide.
The Fire years
Each element rules two years in a row, one Yang and one Yin. The Fire Ox year is preceded by the Fire Rat. Fire is linked with summer, the color red and the south. Read more about the five elements.
Fire Ox questions, answered
What years are the Year of the Fire Ox?
The Year of the Fire Ox falls in 1937, 1997 and 2057. It comes round once every 60 years. The exact dates are 11 Feb 1937 – 30 Jan 1938; 7 Feb 1997 – 27 Jan 1998; 4 Feb 2057 – 23 Jan 2058.
What is the Fire Ox personality?
Fire Oxen are dependable and patient like every Ox, 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 Ox compatible with?
Like all Oxen, the Fire Ox is most compatible with the Snake, Rooster and Rat, and finds the Goat and Horse more challenging.
How is the Fire Ox different from other Oxen?
In the five-element cycle Fire generates Earth, the Ox’s own fixed element. The year element supports the sign, so Fire Oxen tend to find that their natural talents come easily.
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