火Chinese zodiac · Fire element
Fire Dog 1946 · 2006 · 2066 · 丙戌 (bǐng xū)
Fire Dogs are loyal and honest like every Dog, with an added streak of passion and drive. This combination comes round only once every 60 years.
- Yang Fire
- Animal: Dog
- Element: Fire 火
- Every 60 years
Year of the Fire Dog dates
| Year | Dates | Stem-branch |
|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 2 Feb 1946 – 21 Jan 1947 | 丙戌 (bǐng xū) |
| 2006 | 29 Jan 2006 – 17 Feb 2007 | 丙戌 (bǐng xū) |
| 2066 | 26 Jan 2066 – 13 Feb 2067 | 丙戌 (bǐng xū) |
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What makes the Fire Dog different
At heart this is still a Dog: loyal, honest and protective. 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 Dog’s own fixed element. The year element supports the sign, so Fire Dogs tend to find that their natural talents come easily.
Fire Dog strengths and challenges
Strengths
- Passionate and inspiring
- Decisive and brave
- Loyal and trustworthy
- Fair and principled
Watch out for
- Impatient and impulsive
- Risks burning out
- Anxious or pessimistic
- Stubborn about principles
Fire Dog in love
Fire turns up the intensity, bringing warmth, romance and a need for excitement. Dogs are faithful, protective partners.
Fire Dog career and money
Fire favors leadership, bold moves and work that puts them in front of people. Dogs do well in work with a clear purpose and a duty of care.
- Law and justice
- Teaching and social work
- Healthcare
- Security and public service
The other types of Dog
The same animal behaves differently under each element. Compare the Fire Dog with the other four types, or read the full Year of the Dog guide.
The Fire years
Each element rules two years in a row, one Yang and one Yin. The Fire Dog year is followed by the Fire Pig. Fire is linked with summer, the color red and the south. Read more about the five elements.
Fire Dog questions, answered
What years are the Year of the Fire Dog?
The Year of the Fire Dog falls in 1946, 2006 and 2066. It comes round once every 60 years. The exact dates are 2 Feb 1946 – 21 Jan 1947; 29 Jan 2006 – 17 Feb 2007; 26 Jan 2066 – 13 Feb 2067.
What is the Fire Dog personality?
Fire Dogs are loyal and honest like every Dog, 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 Dog compatible with?
Like all Dogs, the Fire Dog is most compatible with the Tiger, Horse and Rabbit, and finds the Dragon and Rooster more challenging.
How is the Fire Dog different from other Dogs?
In the five-element cycle Fire generates Earth, the Dog’s own fixed element. The year element supports the sign, so Fire Dogs tend to find that their natural talents come easily.
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