The Fire Element in the Chinese Zodiac
Like a flame: warm, bright and hard to ignore.
Fire is the element of passion and joy. In Chinese tradition it belongs to summer, the brightest time of the year.
Find my element — freeFire element personality
Fire people are warm, lively and quick. They light up a room and love being with people. They act fast and feel things strongly. When the fire runs too hot, they can burn out.
Strengths
- Warm and easy to like
- Brave and quick to act
- Great at talking and inspiring others
- Bring energy to any group
Watch-outs
- Rush in before thinking
- Lose interest fast when bored
- Words can come out too sharp
Fire in love
Fire people love out loud. They need someone who shows warmth back — and helps them slow down sometimes.
Fire at work
They do well with people and a stage: sales, marketing, speaking, performing, events and leading a team.
Fire lucky colors, numbers & direction
| Lucky colors | red and purple |
|---|---|
| Lucky numbers | 2, 7 |
| Direction | south |
| Season | summer |
| Fed by | Wood |
| Feeds | Earth |
Fire years in the Chinese zodiac
Any year ending in 6 or 7 is a Fire year. Here are all Fire years from 1924 to 2043 (each one starts at Lunar New Year, not January 1).
Your year element vs. your personal element
Your year element is shared by everyone born that year — think of it as your generation’s color. In the Chinese tradition, the element that describes you personally comes from the day you were born. Two people born in the same year can have totally different personal elements. Want yours? Enter your birthday below.
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Fire element FAQ
How do I know if I am a Fire element?
The quick way is the last digit of your birth year: years ending in 6 or 7 are Fire years (if you were born in January or early February, check Lunar New Year). Your more personal element comes from your birth day — you can find it free at the bottom of this page.
What are the lucky colors and numbers for Fire?
Traditionally Fire goes with red and purple, the numbers 2, 7, the south and summer. These are cultural customs — enjoy them, don’t worry about them.
Which element is most compatible with Fire?
In the five-element cycle, Wood feeds Fire, and Fire feeds Earth. So Wood people often feel supportive to Fire people, while Earth is who Fire naturally wants to look after.