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2017 Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Fire Rooster
2017 is the year of the Fire Rooster (丁酉, Ding You). The Chinese year began on Saturday, January 28, 2017 and ran until February 15, 2018. If you were born in that window, your animal sign is the Rooster and your element is Fire.
Your year sign is one of eight characters in your birth chart. Enter your 2017 birth date to see all four pillars and your Day Master, free.
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| Animal sign | Rooster (鸡) |
|---|---|
| Element | Yin Fire |
| Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch | 丁酉 (Ding You) |
| Na Yin (sound element) | Fire Below the Mountain (山下火) |
| Chinese New Year dates | January 28, 2017 to February 15, 2018 |
| BaZi year starts (Lichun) | February 3, 2017, about 23:35 Beijing time |
| Age in 2027 | Turns 10 |
立春Born in January or February 2017?
In the popular calendar, the 2017 zodiac year began with Chinese New Year on January 28, 2017. Anyone born from January 1 to January 27, 2017 belongs to the previous year, the Fire Monkey. BaZi (Four Pillars) astrology changes the year at Lichun, the start of spring, which fell on February 3, 2017 at about 23:35 Beijing time. That was after New Year, so if you were born between January 28 and February 2, 2017 (or on February 3 before about 23:35), the popular calendar makes you a Fire Rooster while BaZi still counts you as a Fire Monkey.
Not sure? The Chinese zodiac calculator checks your exact birth date in both systems.
性格Fire Rooster personality
Roosters are observant, hard-working and honest. They hold high standards, speak their mind and take pride in good work. Fire adds passion and drive, so the Rooster of a Fire year tends to be bolder, more expressive and quicker to act than other Roosters.
合冲2017 Rooster compatibility
The Rooster's natural matches are the Ox and the Snake (its trine partners) and the Dragon (its secret friend). The most challenging pairing is with the Rabbit, the sign directly opposite. See the full Chinese zodiac compatibility chart.
流年The 2017 Rooster in 2027
2027 is the year of the Fire Goat. For the Rooster: No clash with Tai Sui. Fire polishes the jewel. Read the full Year of the Rooster 2027 forecast.
问答Questions about 2017
What Chinese zodiac is 2017?
2017 is the year of the Fire Rooster (丁酉). If you were born before Chinese New Year on January 28, 2017, your sign is the previous animal.
What element is 2017 in Chinese astrology?
The element of 2017 is Yin Fire, from the Heavenly Stem 丁 (Ding). Its Na Yin, or sound element, is Fire Below the Mountain.
When did Chinese New Year 2017 start?
Chinese New Year 2017 fell on Saturday, January 28, 2017, and the year ran until February 15, 2018. In BaZi astrology the year starts at Lichun instead, on February 3, 2017.
Who is the 2017 Rooster compatible with?
The Rooster's best matches are the Ox, Snake and Dragon. The most challenging match is the Rabbit.
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