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1997 Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Fire Ox
1997 is the year of the Fire Ox (丁丑, Ding Chou). The Chinese year began on Friday, February 7, 1997 and ran until January 27, 1998. If you were born in that window, your animal sign is the Ox and your element is Fire.
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| Animal sign | Ox (牛) |
|---|---|
| Element | Yin Fire |
| Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch | 丁丑 (Ding Chou) |
| Na Yin (sound element) | Valley Stream Water (涧下水) |
| Chinese New Year dates | February 7, 1997 to January 27, 1998 |
| BaZi year starts (Lichun) | February 4, 1997, about 03:02 Beijing time |
| Age in 2027 | Turns 30 |
立春Born in January or February 1997?
In the popular calendar, the 1997 zodiac year began with Chinese New Year on February 7, 1997. Anyone born from January 1 to February 6, 1997 belongs to the previous year, the Fire Rat. BaZi (Four Pillars) astrology changes the year at Lichun, the start of spring, which fell on February 4, 1997 at about 03:02 Beijing time. That was before New Year, so if you were born after Lichun on February 4 and before February 7, 1997, BaZi already counts you as a Fire Ox while the popular calendar still says Fire Rat.
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性格Fire Ox personality
Oxen are patient, dependable and hard-working. They move at their own pace, keep their word and build results that last. Fire adds passion and drive, so the Ox of a Fire year tends to be bolder, more expressive and quicker to act than other Oxen.
合冲1997 Ox compatibility
The Ox's natural matches are the Snake and the Rooster (its trine partners) and the Rat (its secret friend). The most challenging pairing is with the Goat, the sign directly opposite. See the full Chinese zodiac compatibility chart.
流年The 1997 Ox in 2027
2027 is the year of the Fire Goat. For the Ox: Clash with Tai Sui (丑未相冲). A year of movement, so choose the change. Read the full Year of the Ox 2027 forecast.
问答Questions about 1997
What Chinese zodiac is 1997?
1997 is the year of the Fire Ox (丁丑). If you were born before Chinese New Year on February 7, 1997, your sign is the previous animal.
What element is 1997 in Chinese astrology?
The element of 1997 is Yin Fire, from the Heavenly Stem 丁 (Ding). Its Na Yin, or sound element, is Valley Stream Water.
When did Chinese New Year 1997 start?
Chinese New Year 1997 fell on Friday, February 7, 1997, and the year ran until January 27, 1998. In BaZi astrology the year starts at Lichun instead, on February 4, 1997.
Who is the 1997 Ox compatible with?
The Ox's best matches are the Snake, Rooster and Rat. The most challenging match is the Goat.
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