Fire Rabbit Chinese Zodiac
火兔 huǒ tù
A Fire Rabbit (also called the Bunny) was born in a Rabbit year ending in 6 or 7: 1927, 1987 and 2047. Fire brings warmth to the gentle Rabbit. The Fire Rabbit is described as lively and expressive, a Rabbit that speaks up more than the others and has a flair for the dramatic.
- Fire
- Rabbit
- Yin
Fire Rabbit at a Glance
- Years
- 1927, 1987 and 2047
- Year element
- Fire 火 (years ending in 6 or 7)
- Rabbit's own element
- Wood
- Yin or Yang
- Yin
- Year names
- 丁卯
- Next Fire Rabbit year
- 2047
The Fire Rabbit Speaks up
Rabbits are the quiet sign of the twelve. The Fire Rabbit is the one tradition lets onto the stage, expressive, romantic and happy to be noticed, while keeping the Rabbit’s good manners.
Most Fire Rabbits alive today were born in 1987, Millennials who turn 39 in 2026. The 1927 Fire Rabbits turn 99.
Which Years Are Fire Rabbit Years?
The most recent Fire Rabbit year began on Jan 29, 1987 and ended on Feb 16, 1988; the next comes in 2047. Born in January or February? Compare your birthday with the Begins column.
| Year | Begins | Ends | Year name | Sound element | Age in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | Feb 2, 1927 | Jan 22, 1928 | 丁卯 | 炉中火 | 98 or 99 |
| 1987 Chinese zodiac | Jan 29, 1987 | Feb 16, 1988 | 丁卯 | 炉中火 | 38 or 39 |
| 2047 | 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 Rabbit Strengths and Challenges
Strengths of the Fire Rabbit
- Expressive
- Warm
- Creative
Challenges of the Fire Rabbit
- Moody
- Sensitive to criticism
- Impulsive
Fire Rabbit in Love and at Work
In Love
Affectionate and romantic, and wants to be adored.
At Work
Does well in the arts, design, performance and hospitality.
The Five Kinds of Rabbit
The Rabbit's own element is always Wood; the birth year adds the second. For the Fire Rabbit, Wood feeds Fire, so the Rabbit gives out energy to the year.
| Type | Years | With the Rabbit's Wood |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Rabbit Chinese zodiac | 1915, 1975, 2035, 2095 | Doubled |
| Fire Rabbit | 1927, 1987, 2047 | Wood feeds Fire |
| Earth Rabbit Chinese zodiac | 1939, 1999, 2059 | Wood restrains Earth |
| Metal Rabbit Chinese zodiac | 1951, 2011, 2071 | Metal restrains Wood |
| Water Rabbit Chinese zodiac | 1903, 1963, 2023, 2083 | Water feeds Wood |
Fire Rabbit Compatibility
Compatibility follows the animal, not the element. Tradition favors the Goat, Pig and Dog for the Rabbit, and the Rooster is its enemy sign.
2026, the Fire Horse Year: Needs Care
Link to the Horse: Break (破太岁).
2027, the Fire Goat Year: Supported
Link to the Goat: Trine partner (三合).
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 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 Rabbit Chinese Zodiac FAQ
What is a Fire Rabbit?
A Fire Rabbit is someone born in a Rabbit year that ends in 6 or 7. Fire Rabbit years include 1927, 1987 and 2047. Tradition describes the Fire Rabbit as expressive, warm and creative.
What years are Fire Rabbit years?
1927, 1987 and 2047. The 1987 year ran from Jan 29, 1987 to Feb 16, 1988.
Is the Rabbit a Fire sign?
The Rabbit's own element is Wood, which never changes. Fire is the element of the birth year, so a Fire Rabbit carries both. The two are different things.
How old is a Fire Rabbit?
The most recent Fire Rabbit years are 1927 and 1987. In 2026 someone born in 1987 turns 39.
When is the next Fire Rabbit year?
2047. Rabbit years return every 12 years and each element every 60.