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1996 Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Fire Rat
1996 is the year of the Fire Rat (丙子, Bing Zi). The Chinese year began on Monday, February 19, 1996 and ran until February 6, 1997. If you were born in that window, your animal sign is the Rat and your element is Fire.
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| Animal sign | Rat (鼠) |
|---|---|
| Element | Yang Fire |
| Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch | 丙子 (Bing Zi) |
| Na Yin (sound element) | Valley Stream Water (涧下水) |
| Chinese New Year dates | February 19, 1996 to February 6, 1997 |
| BaZi year starts (Lichun) | February 4, 1996, about 21:10 Beijing time |
| Age in 2027 | Turns 31 |
立春Born in January or February 1996?
In the popular calendar, the 1996 zodiac year began with Chinese New Year on February 19, 1996. Anyone born from January 1 to February 18, 1996 belongs to the previous year, the Wood Pig. BaZi (Four Pillars) astrology changes the year at Lichun, the start of spring, which fell on February 4, 1996 at about 21:10 Beijing time. That was before New Year, so if you were born after Lichun on February 4 and before February 19, 1996, BaZi already counts you as a Fire Rat while the popular calendar still says Wood Pig.
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性格Fire Rat personality
Rats are quick-witted, resourceful and sociable, with a sharp eye for opportunity. They adapt fast, plan ahead and rarely miss a chance. Fire adds passion and drive, so the Rat of a Fire year tends to be bolder, more expressive and quicker to act than other Rats.
合冲1996 Rat compatibility
The Rat's natural matches are the Dragon and the Monkey (its trine partners) and the Ox (its secret friend). The most challenging pairing is with the Horse, the sign directly opposite. See the full Chinese zodiac compatibility chart.
流年The 1996 Rat in 2027
2027 is the year of the Fire Goat. For the Rat: Harm pair with the Goat (子未相害). A year to say exactly what you mean. Read the full Year of the Rat 2027 forecast.
问答Questions about 1996
What Chinese zodiac is 1996?
1996 is the year of the Fire Rat (丙子). If you were born before Chinese New Year on February 19, 1996, your sign is the previous animal.
What element is 1996 in Chinese astrology?
The element of 1996 is Yang Fire, from the Heavenly Stem 丙 (Bing). Its Na Yin, or sound element, is Valley Stream Water.
When did Chinese New Year 1996 start?
Chinese New Year 1996 fell on Monday, February 19, 1996, and the year ran until February 6, 1997. In BaZi astrology the year starts at Lichun instead, on February 4, 1996.
Who is the 1996 Rat compatible with?
The Rat's best matches are the Dragon, Monkey and Ox. The most challenging match is the Horse.
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