火Chinese zodiac · Fire element
Fire Dragon 1916 · 1976 · 2036 · 2096 · 丙辰 (bǐng chén)
Fire Dragons are ambitious and charismatic like every Dragon, with an added streak of passion and drive. This combination comes round only once every 60 years.
- Yang Fire
- Animal: Dragon
- Element: Fire 火
- Every 60 years
Year of the Fire Dragon dates
| Year | Dates | Stem-branch |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 3 Feb 1916 – 22 Jan 1917 | 丙辰 (bǐng chén) |
| 1976 | 31 Jan 1976 – 17 Feb 1977 | 丙辰 (bǐng chén) |
| 2036 | 28 Jan 2036 – 14 Feb 2037 | 丙辰 (bǐng chén) |
| 2096 | 25 Jan 2096 – 11 Feb 2097 | 丙辰 (bǐng chén) |
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What makes the Fire Dragon different
At heart this is still a Dragon: ambitious, charismatic and energetic. 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 Dragon’s own fixed element. The year element supports the sign, so Fire Dragons tend to find that their natural talents come easily.
Fire Dragon strengths and challenges
Strengths
- Passionate and inspiring
- Decisive and brave
- Confident and visionary
- Energetic and driven
Watch out for
- Impatient and impulsive
- Risks burning out
- Can be arrogant or demanding
- Perfectionist
Fire Dragon in love
Fire turns up the intensity, bringing warmth, romance and a need for excitement. Dragons are passionate and proud.
Fire Dragon career and money
Fire favors leadership, bold moves and work that puts them in front of people. Dragons are suited to roles with scope and visibility.
- Entrepreneurship
- Architecture and engineering
- Law and politics
- Media and entertainment
The other types of Dragon
The same animal behaves differently under each element. Compare the Fire Dragon with the other four types, or read the full Year of the Dragon guide.
The Fire years
Each element rules two years in a row, one Yang and one Yin. The Fire Dragon year is followed by the Fire Snake. Fire is linked with summer, the color red and the south. Read more about the five elements.
Fire Dragon questions, answered
What years are the Year of the Fire Dragon?
The Year of the Fire Dragon falls in 1916, 1976, 2036 and 2096. It comes round once every 60 years. The exact dates are 3 Feb 1916 – 22 Jan 1917; 31 Jan 1976 – 17 Feb 1977; 28 Jan 2036 – 14 Feb 2037; 25 Jan 2096 – 11 Feb 2097.
What is the Fire Dragon personality?
Fire Dragons are ambitious and charismatic like every Dragon, 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 Dragon compatible with?
Like all Dragons, the Fire Dragon is most compatible with the Rat, Monkey and Rooster, and finds the Dog and Rabbit more challenging.
How is the Fire Dragon different from other Dragons?
In the five-element cycle Fire generates Earth, the Dragon’s own fixed element. The year element supports the sign, so Fire Dragons tend to find that their natural talents come easily.
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