Fire Rooster Chinese Zodiac
火鸡 huǒ jī
A Fire Rooster (also called the Chicken) was born in a Rooster year ending in 6 or 7: 1957, 2017 and 2077. Fire sharpens the Rooster's confidence. The Fire Rooster is described as forthright and charismatic, a performer with exacting standards and a ready opinion.
- Fire
- Rooster
- Yin
Fire Rooster at a Glance
- Years
- 1957, 2017 and 2077
- Year element
- Fire 火 (years ending in 6 or 7)
- Rooster's own element
- Metal
- Yin or Yang
- Yin
- Year names
- 丁酉
- Next Fire Rooster year
- 2077
The Fire Rooster Has an Opinion
Every Rooster has standards. The Fire Rooster announces them, according to tradition: a confident, hard-working performer that expects as much of others as of itself.
The 1957 Fire Roosters, Boomers, turn 69 in 2026. The 2017 Fire Roosters, Gen Alpha, turn 9.
Which Years Are Fire Rooster Years?
The most recent Fire Rooster year began on Jan 28, 2017 and ended on Feb 15, 2018; the next comes in 2077. Born in January or February? Compare your birthday with the Begins column.
| Year | Begins | Ends | Year name | Sound element | Age in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 Chinese zodiac | Jan 31, 1957 | Feb 17, 1958 | 丁酉 | 山下火 | 68 or 69 |
| 2017 Chinese zodiac | Jan 28, 2017 | Feb 15, 2018 | 丁酉 | 山下火 | 8 or 9 |
| 2077 | 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 Rooster Strengths and Challenges
Strengths of the Fire Rooster
- Confident
- Charismatic
- Hard-working
Challenges of the Fire Rooster
- Outspoken
- Vain
- Perfectionist
Fire Rooster in Love and at Work
In Love
Devoted but demanding, and proud of a partner.
At Work
Suited to public-facing roles, management and the performing arts.
The Five Kinds of Rooster
The Rooster's own element is always Metal; the birth year adds the second. For the Fire Rooster, Fire restrains Metal, so the year keeps the Rooster in check.
| Type | Years | With the Rooster's Metal |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Rooster Chinese zodiac | 1945, 2005, 2065 | Metal restrains Wood |
| Fire Rooster | 1957, 2017, 2077 | Fire restrains Metal |
| Earth Rooster Chinese zodiac | 1909, 1969, 2029, 2089 | Earth feeds Metal |
| Metal Rooster Chinese zodiac | 1921, 1981, 2041 | Doubled |
| Water Rooster Chinese zodiac | 1933, 1993, 2053 | Metal feeds Water |
Fire Rooster Compatibility
Compatibility follows the animal, not the element. Tradition favors the Ox, Snake and Dragon for the Rooster, and the Rabbit 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 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 Dog Chinese zodiac1946, 2006
- Fire Pig Chinese zodiac1947, 2007
Fire Rooster Chinese Zodiac FAQ
What is a Fire Rooster?
A Fire Rooster is someone born in a Rooster year that ends in 6 or 7. Fire Rooster years include 1957, 2017 and 2077. Tradition describes the Fire Rooster as confident, charismatic and hard-working.
What years are Fire Rooster years?
1957, 2017 and 2077. The 2017 year ran from Jan 28, 2017 to Feb 15, 2018.
Is the Rooster a Fire sign?
The Rooster's own element is Metal, which never changes. Fire is the element of the birth year, so a Fire Rooster carries both. The two are different things.
How old is a Fire Rooster?
The most recent Fire Rooster years are 1957 and 2017. In 2026 someone born in 2017 turns 9.
When is the next Fire Rooster year?
2077. Rooster years return every 12 years and each element every 60.