Fire Dragon Chinese Zodiac
火龙 huǒ lóng
A Fire Dragon was born in a Dragon year ending in 6 or 7: 1916, 1976, 2036 and 2096. Fire doubles the Dragon's drive. The Fire Dragon is described as magnetic and fiercely ambitious, a leader who inspires people and has little patience for small thinking.
- Fire
- Dragon
- Yang
Fire Dragon at a Glance
- Years
- 1916, 1976, 2036 and 2096
- Year element
- Fire 火 (years ending in 6 or 7)
- Dragon's own element
- Earth
- Yin or Yang
- Yang
- Year names
- 丙辰
- Next Fire Dragon year
- 2036
The Fire Dragon, Ambition at Full Strength
Dragons aim high. Tradition gives the Fire Dragon the most heat of the five: a leader who wins people over quickly and grows impatient with anyone thinking small, where the Water Dragon would negotiate.
The 1976 Fire Dragons are Gen X and turn 50 in 2026. The next Fire Dragon year, 2036, is the last year covered by the dates on this site.
Which Years Are Fire Dragon Years?
The most recent Fire Dragon year began on Jan 31, 1976 and ended on Feb 17, 1977; the next comes in 2036. Born in January or February? Compare your birthday with the Begins column.
| Year | Begins | Ends | Year name | Sound element | Age in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | Feb 3, 1916 | Jan 22, 1917 | 丙辰 | 沙中土 | 109 or 110 |
| 1976 Chinese zodiac | Jan 31, 1976 | Feb 17, 1977 | 丙辰 | 沙中土 | 49 or 50 |
| 2036 | Jan 28, 2036 | Feb 14, 2037 | 丙辰 | 沙中土 | - |
| 2096 | The next cycle, beyond the dates on this site | ||||
The sound element (Na Yin) is a second element that the sexagenary year name carries, and it is shown in Chinese. Find any other year on the Chinese zodiac years chart.
Fire Dragon Strengths and Challenges
Strengths of the Fire Dragon
- Charismatic
- Ambitious
- Courageous
Challenges of the Fire Dragon
- Domineering
- Impatient
- Overbearing
Fire Dragon in Love and at Work
In Love
Passionate and loyal, and expects admiration.
At Work
A natural in leadership, entrepreneurship and public roles.
The Five Kinds of Dragon
The Dragon's own element is always Earth; the birth year adds the second. For the Fire Dragon, Fire feeds Earth, so the year supports the Dragon's nature.
| Type | Years | With the Dragon's Earth |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Dragon Chinese zodiac | 1904, 1964, 2024, 2084 | Wood restrains Earth |
| Fire Dragon | 1916, 1976, 2036, 2096 | Fire feeds Earth |
| Earth Dragon Chinese zodiac | 1928, 1988, 2048 | Doubled |
| Metal Dragon Chinese zodiac | 1940, 2000, 2060 | Earth feeds Metal |
| Water Dragon Chinese zodiac | 1952, 2012, 2072 | Earth restrains Water |
Fire Dragon Compatibility
Compatibility follows the animal, not the element. Tradition favors the Rat, Monkey and Rooster for the Dragon, and the Dog is its enemy sign.
2026, the Fire Horse Year: Steady
No formal link to the Horse in the traditional rules.
2027, the Fire Goat Year: Steady
No formal link to the Goat in the traditional rules.
Other Fire Signs
All twelve animals have a Fire year. Each is a different mix.
- Fire Rat Chinese zodiac1936, 1996
- Fire Ox Chinese zodiac1937, 1997
- Fire Tiger Chinese zodiac1926, 1986
- Fire Rabbit Chinese zodiac1927, 1987
- Fire Snake Chinese zodiac1917, 1977
- Fire Horse Chinese zodiac1966, 2026
- Fire Goat Chinese zodiac1967, 2027
- Fire Monkey Chinese zodiac1956, 2016
- Fire Rooster Chinese zodiac1957, 2017
- Fire Dog Chinese zodiac1946, 2006
- Fire Pig Chinese zodiac1947, 2007
Fire Dragon Chinese Zodiac FAQ
What is a Fire Dragon?
A Fire Dragon is someone born in a Dragon year that ends in 6 or 7. Fire Dragon years include 1916, 1976, 2036 and 2096. Tradition describes the Fire Dragon as charismatic, ambitious and courageous.
What years are Fire Dragon years?
1916, 1976, 2036 and 2096. The 1976 year ran from Jan 31, 1976 to Feb 17, 1977.
Is the Dragon a Fire sign?
The Dragon's own element is Earth, which never changes. Fire is the element of the birth year, so a Fire Dragon carries both. The two are different things.
How old is a Fire Dragon?
The most recent Fire Dragon years are 1976 and 2036. In 2026 someone born in 2036 turns -10.
When is the next Fire Dragon year?
2036. Dragon years return every 12 years and each element every 60.