Chinese Zodiac Year of the Rooster 2017 Chinese Zodiac: Year Of The Fire Rooster

2017 Chinese Zodiac: Year Of The Fire Rooster

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Curious about the 2017 Chinese zodiac, its element, or which colors and signs align with it? This in-depth guide from BTA Feng Shui explores the Fire Rooster year, detailing personality traits, career paths, love prospects, and Feng Shui tips for those born in Chinese New Year 2017.

Discover how to harness the Chinese horoscope 2017 for luck and prosperity!

Note: This article was directly translated from the original Vietnamese version by BTA Feng Shui using Grok 3.

2017 Chinese New Year Animal: Fire Rooster

In the Chinese zodiac, those born in 2017 are Fire Roosters (Ding You – 丁酉), symbolized by the Rooster. This applies to individuals born from January 28, 2017, to February 15, 2018 (Gregorian calendar). Those born before January 28, 2017, are Fire Monkeys.

In 2025, people born in 2017 will be 8 years old (Gregorian calendar) or 9 years old (lunar calendar).

2017 Chinese New Year Animal
The Chinese Zodiac for 2017 is the Fire Rooster

To identify compatible signs for the 2017 zodiac animal, consider:

  • Heavenly Stem (Ding): Compatible with Ren, clashing with Geng and Ji.
  • Earthly Branch (You): Six-harmony with Dragon, trine with Snake, Rooster, and Ox, conflicting with Rat, Rabbit, Horse, Rooster.

Summary of compatible and incompatible signs:

  • Business Partners: Earth Dog 2018, Water Tiger 2022, Wood Dragon 2024, Metal Ox 2021, Earth Pig 2019
  • Marriage Partners: Earth Dog 2018, Water Tiger 2022, Wood Dragon 2024, Fire Monkey 2016, Metal Rat 2020, Earth Pig 2019
  • Incompatible Signs: Water Dragon 2012, Water Rabbit 2023, Metal Rat 2020

Learn More: Celestial Stems and Earthly Branches Clashes

2017 Chinese Zodiac Element: What Is It?

According to the Five Elements system, those born in 2017 belong to the Fire element, specifically Mountain Base Fire (Sơn Hạ Hỏa), representing fire glowing at a mountain’s base.

2017 Chinese zodiac element
2017 Chinese zodiac element – Fire (Mountain Base Fire)

Individuals with Mountain Base Fire are full of energy, passion, and creativity, with a drive to break boundaries. Like a smoldering flame ready to blaze, they infuse life with vibrant vitality when inspired.

Chinese Zodiac 2017: Lucky and Unlucky Colors

Based on the Five Elements’ generating cycle, those born in the 2017 year of the Chinese zodiac (Fire element) are compatible with these colors:

  • Green (Wood element): Wood generates Fire, promoting growth and attracting wealth.
  • Red, pink, purple, orange (Fire element): These colors harmonize with Fire, enhancing energy, passion, and fortune.
Lucky colors for 2017 Chinese zodiac?
Lucky and Unlucky Colors for the Fire Rooster

Per the controlling cycle, avoid these colors:

For personalized advice, check the Feng Shui color chart for your element.

Chinese Zodiac Sign 2017: Personal Trigram

While the 2017 Chinese zodiac carries the Fire element (Mountain Base Fire), the Personal Trigram (Cung Mệnh) varies by gender:

  • Male 2017: Trigram Kan (Water element), East Group. Men with Kan are smart, agile, skilled communicators, and highly responsible.
  • Female 2017: Trigram Gen (Earth element), West Group. Women with Gen are calm, kind, meticulous, and family-oriented.

Chinese Horoscope 2017: Best Directions

Selecting directions for homes, doors, or workspaces based on Personal Trigram, Eight Mansions, and Eight Trigrams boosts luck and prosperity for the 2017 zodiac.

Direction Male Fire Rooster 2017 Female Fire Rooster 2017
Favorable Northwest – Sheng Qi: Wealth and success; Southwest – Tian Yi: Divine protection; Northeast – Yan Nian: Stability; West – Fu Wei: Support Southwest – Sheng Qi; Northwest – Tian Yi; West – Yan Nian; Northeast – Fu Wei
Unfavorable North – Huo Hai: Harmful energy; Southeast – Liu Sha: Misfortune; South – Wu Gui: Major setbacks; East – Jue Ming: Extreme adversity South – Huo Hai; North – Wu Gui; East – Liu Sha; Southeast – Jue Ming

(Source: “Building Homes According to Geography, Astronomy, and I Ching” by Tran Van Tam, Culture and Information Publishing House, 2002)

2017 Chinese Astrology: Lucky Numbers

For the Fire Rooster (Fire element), the following numbers align with the Five Elements:

  • 3, 4 (Wood element): Wood generates Fire, fostering positive energy and growth.
  • 9 (Fire element): Amplifies strength, vitality, and wealth.

Use these numbers for house numbers, phone numbers, or license plates to attract luck.

Avoid: 0, 1 (Water element) and 6, 7 (Metal element), as Water overcomes Fire and Fire overcomes Metal, blocking energy flow.

Fire Rooster Chinese Zodiac: Personality and Destiny

2017 Chinese Zodiac Male Fire Rooster

Personality: Male Fire Roosters are bold, honest, and full of passion. Intelligent and sharp, they lead naturally and tackle challenges fearlessly. Their humor and charm win hearts, but a quick temper may spark conflicts. Emotional control is essential for harmony.

Career: Hardworking and decisive, they shine in creative fields like art, business, or tech. Their persistence and knack for seizing opportunities drive success. In 2025, though young, they display strong logic and leadership potential.

Love Life: They may face romantic hurdles but will find a fitting partner. Proactive and caring, they offer security and joy in relationships.

Personality and Destiny of the Fire Rooster 2017
Personality and Destiny of the Fire Rooster

2017 Chinese Zodiac Female Fire Rooster

Personality: Female Fire Roosters are direct, principled, and keenly observant. Compassionate and attentive, they readily help others. Their decisiveness and logic excel in academics and work, though stubbornness can strain ties.

Career: Creative and responsible, they succeed in communication or management roles. Clear goals and persistence fuel their achievements.

Love Life: Romantic challenges may arise, but sincerity leads to lasting love. As ideal partners, they bring warmth and support.

Chinese Year 2017: Three Years of Misfortune

In Feng Shui, Fire Roosters belong to the Snake-Rooster-Ox trine, encountering Tam Tai (three years of misfortune) in Pig, Rat, and Ox years:

  • Pig (2019, 2031, …): Financial or health difficulties.
  • Rat (2020, 2032, …): Disruptions in work or studies.
  • Ox (2021, 2033, …): Relationship conflicts to avoid.

During these years, Fire Roosters should be cautious, avoiding major investments or changes.


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