火Chinese zodiac · Fire element
Fire Rooster 1957 · 2017 · 2077 · 丁酉 (dīng yǒu)
Fire Roosters are observant and hard-working like every Rooster, with an added streak of passion and drive. This combination comes round only once every 60 years.
- Yin Fire
- Animal: Rooster
- Element: Fire 火
- Every 60 years
Year of the Fire Rooster dates
| Year | Dates | Stem-branch |
|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 31 Jan 1957 – 17 Feb 1958 | 丁酉 (dīng yǒu) |
| 2017 | 28 Jan 2017 – 15 Feb 2018 | 丁酉 (dīng yǒu) |
| 2077 | 24 Jan 2077 – 11 Feb 2078 | 丁酉 (dīng yǒu) |
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What makes the Fire Rooster different
At heart this is still a Rooster: observant, hard-working and confident. Fire is the element of action. It brings passion, courage and charisma, and Fire types are decisive, expressive and drawn to leadership.
Fire tempers Metal
Fire controls Metal, the Rooster’s native element. The year element reins the sign in, giving Fire Roosters more self-discipline than others of their sign, along with a touch of inner tension.
Fire Rooster strengths and challenges
Strengths
- Passionate and inspiring
- Decisive and brave
- Organized and efficient
- Honest and direct
Watch out for
- Impatient and impulsive
- Risks burning out
- Can be critical
- Perfectionist
Fire Rooster in love
Fire turns up the intensity, bringing warmth, romance and a need for excitement. Roosters are loyal, devoted partners who show love through practical help.
Fire Rooster career and money
Fire favors leadership, bold moves and work that puts them in front of people. Roosters excel where accuracy and standards matter.
- Accounting and auditing
- Management and administration
- Military, police and public service
- Hospitality and styling
The other types of Rooster
The same animal behaves differently under each element. Compare the Fire Rooster with the other four types, or read the full Year of the Rooster guide.
The Fire years
Each element rules two years in a row, one Yang and one Yin. The Fire Rooster year is preceded by the Fire Monkey. Fire is linked with summer, the color red and the south. Read more about the five elements.
Fire Rooster questions, answered
What years are the Year of the Fire Rooster?
The Year of the Fire Rooster falls in 1957, 2017 and 2077. It comes round once every 60 years. The exact dates are 31 Jan 1957 – 17 Feb 1958; 28 Jan 2017 – 15 Feb 2018; 24 Jan 2077 – 11 Feb 2078.
What is the Fire Rooster personality?
Fire Roosters are observant and hard-working like every Rooster, 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 Rooster compatible with?
Like all Roosters, the Fire Rooster is most compatible with the Ox, Snake and Dragon, and finds the Rabbit and Dog more challenging.
How is the Fire Rooster different from other Roosters?
Fire controls Metal, the Rooster’s native element. The year element reins the sign in, giving Fire Roosters more self-discipline than others of their sign, along with a touch of inner tension.
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