Fire Ox Chinese Zodiac
火牛 huǒ niú
A Fire Ox (also called the Cow) was born in a Ox year ending in 6 or 7: 1937, 1997 and 2057. Fire gives the patient Ox some heat. The Fire Ox is described as determined and outspoken, a stubborn worker that is easier to rouse to anger than other Oxen but also warmer.
- Fire
- Ox
- Yin
Fire Ox at a Glance
- Years
- 1937, 1997 and 2057
- Year element
- Fire 火 (years ending in 6 or 7)
- Ox's own element
- Earth
- Yin or Yang
- Yin
- Year names
- 丁丑
- Next Fire Ox year
- 2057
The Fire Ox, an Ox With a Temper
Oxen are slow to anger, the saying goes, except this one. Tradition gives the Fire Ox the drive of a leader and a shorter fuse than its brothers, along with more warmth once the heat passes.
The 1997 Fire Oxen were the first Gen Z year and turn 29 in 2026. The 1937 Fire Oxen, Silent Generation, turn 89.
Which Years Are Fire Ox Years?
The most recent Fire Ox year began on Feb 7, 1997 and ended on Jan 27, 1998; the next comes in 2057. Born in January or February? Compare your birthday with the Begins column.
| Year | Begins | Ends | Year name | Sound element | Age in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | Feb 11, 1937 | Jan 30, 1938 | 丁丑 | 涧下水 | 88 or 89 |
| 1997 Chinese zodiac | Feb 7, 1997 | Jan 27, 1998 | 丁丑 | 涧下水 | 28 or 29 |
| 2057 | 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 Ox Strengths and Challenges
Strengths of the Fire Ox
- Determined
- Warm
- Direct
Challenges of the Fire Ox
- Hot-tempered
- Stubborn
- Impatient with delay
Fire Ox in Love and at Work
In Love
Loyal and affectionate, and shows love through action.
At Work
Effective as a driven leader, builder or manager of a long project.
The Five Kinds of Ox
The Ox's own element is always Earth; the birth year adds the second. For the Fire Ox, Fire feeds Earth, so the year supports the Ox's nature.
| Type | Years | With the Ox's Earth |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Ox Chinese zodiac | 1925, 1985, 2045 | Wood restrains Earth |
| Fire Ox | 1937, 1997, 2057 | Fire feeds Earth |
| Earth Ox Chinese zodiac | 1949, 2009, 2069 | Doubled |
| Metal Ox Chinese zodiac | 1901, 1961, 2021, 2081 | Earth feeds Metal |
| Water Ox Chinese zodiac | 1913, 1973, 2033, 2093 | Earth restrains Water |
Fire Ox Compatibility
Compatibility follows the animal, not the element. Tradition favors the Snake, Rooster and Rat for the Ox, and the Goat is its enemy sign.
2026, the Fire Horse Year: Needs Care
Link to the Horse: Harm (害太岁).
2027, the Fire Goat Year: Needs Care
Link to the Goat: Clash (冲太岁), Punishment (刑太岁).
Other Fire Signs
All twelve animals have a Fire year. Each is a different mix.
- Fire Rat Chinese zodiac1936, 1996
- Fire Tiger Chinese zodiac1926, 1986
- Fire Rabbit Chinese zodiac1927, 1987
- Fire Dragon Chinese zodiac1976, 2036
- 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 Ox Chinese Zodiac FAQ
What is a Fire Ox?
A Fire Ox is someone born in a Ox year that ends in 6 or 7. Fire Ox years include 1937, 1997 and 2057. Tradition describes the Fire Ox as determined, warm and direct.
What years are Fire Ox years?
1937, 1997 and 2057. The 1997 year ran from Feb 7, 1997 to Jan 27, 1998.
Is the Ox a Fire sign?
The Ox's own element is Earth, which never changes. Fire is the element of the birth year, so a Fire Ox carries both. The two are different things.
How old is a Fire Ox?
The most recent Fire Ox years are 1937 and 1997. In 2026 someone born in 1997 turns 29.
When is the next Fire Ox year?
2057. Ox years return every 12 years and each element every 60.