Fire Element in Feng Shui: Birth Years, Personality & Destiny

Fire Element – What is it? What types exist? Which years are associated with it? What colors suit the Fire Element? Which elements are compatible? What are their personality traits and life path? These and other common questions about people of the Fire Element in the Five Elements will be answered by BTA Feng Shui in the article below.

=>> Note: This article was directly translated by Grok 3 from the Vietnamese article by BTA Feng Shui.

1. What is the Fire Element?

In Feng Shui, the Fire Element is one of the five components of the Five Elements: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth, symbolizing “Fire.” It represents a powerful, blazing, and intense force.

2. Types of Fire Element – Which is the Strongest?

According to Five Elements Feng Shui, each element has six sub-types (nạp âm). The Fire Element includes the following types:

• Lư Trung Hỏa (Furnace Fire)
• Sơn Đầu Hỏa (Mountain Peak Fire)
• Sơn Hạ Hỏa (Fire Under the Mountain)
• Thiên Thượng Hỏa (Heavenly Fire or Sun)
• Tích Lịch Hỏa (Lightning Fire)
• Phú Đăng Hỏa (Lamp Fire)

Among these, the strongest Fire Element is Thiên Thượng Hỏa (Sun). It possesses immense power on its own, independent of any mutual generation or destruction factors. Heavenly Fire isn’t subdued by water (despite Water overcomes Fire) and doesn’t rely on wood to sustain its flame (though Wood generates Fire).

3. Which Years Are Associated with the Fire Element?

According to astrological Feng Shui, people with the Fire Element are born in the following years: 1934, 1935, 1948, 1949, 1956, 1957, 1964, 1965, 1978, 1979, 1986, 1987, 1994, 1995, 2008, 2009, 2016, 2017, 2024, 2025, 2038, 2039. Details are as follows:

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4. Which Elements Are Compatible with the Fire Element?

According to the Five Elements’ mutual generation principle:

• The Fire Element is most compatible with the Wood Element (because Wood generates Fire): Wood sustains fire’s flame, creating a strong generative bond.
• The Fire Element is also compatible with the Fire Element: When two flames meet, the fire grows stronger.
• The Fire Element suits the Earth Element (because Fire generates Earth): In this relationship, the Earth Element often benefits more.

According to the Five Elements’ mutual destruction principle:

• The Fire Element is incompatible with the Water Element because Water overcomes Fire: Water extinguishes fire, draining Fire’s energy and bringing misfortune.
• The Fire Element is also incompatible with the Metal Element because Fire overcomes Metal: Fire melts metal, though this process depletes Fire’s energy as well.

5. Which Colors Suit the Fire Element?

Based on mutual generation in the Five Elements, Fire Element individuals are most compatible with colors of the Wood Element: green, lime green, moss green, emerald, etc. (because Wood generates Fire), and harmonious with their inherent colors: red, orange, pink, purple, etc.

Based on mutual destruction in Five Elements Feng Shui, Fire Element individuals should:

• Avoid colors of the Water Element: black, sea blue, navy blue, etc. (because Water overcomes Fire).
• Limit colors of the Metal Element: white, gray, charcoal, silver, etc., as Fire overcomes Metal, depleting Fire’s energy.
• Limit colors of the Earth Element: earthy brown, earthy yellow, etc. Though Fire generates Earth, Earth colors are believed to sap Fire’s abundant energy.

6. Personality and Life Path of Fire Element Individuals

Appearance

Fire Element individuals are typically tall, thin, and have bright eyes. In environments lacking Water energy, they’re prone to irritability, liver issues, and metabolism problems.

In environments rich in Water energy, they may gain weight and exhibit a milder temperament. Their skin is often dry, slightly greenish, and sometimes prone to red rashes. Though they appear frail, they are sturdy, healthy, and resilient.

Personality

Fire Element individuals are enthusiastic, decisive, and creative. They’re always ready to face challenges and take risks in work and life. Their openness and warmth make them approachable and extroverted. They’re often firm in decisions and swift in action.

However, they can lack patience and act impulsively, leading to failures and conflicts. A desire for glory and pride can also be their weaknesses. Despite their strong personality, they need to learn self-control to avoid impulsiveness or overambition that could land them in tough situations.

Career (Which Jobs Suit the Fire Element?)

Fire Element individuals thrive in fields requiring creativity, decisiveness, and energy. With their innovative thinking and quick problem-solving skills, they excel in roles like client meetings, graphic design, architecture, R&D (Research and Development), etc. Their strong communication skills and confidence also make them excellent orators.

However, their fiery temper and rigidity can make management challenging. They need to adjust their leadership style to avoid workplace tension. While their decisiveness and ambition are strengths, a lack of caution and teamwork skills can pose career obstacles.

Industries like business, tech research, and creative fields suit them well. They can also succeed in roles such as photographer, chef, makeup artist, actor, metallurgist, optician, welder, stationery supplier, or even model, thanks to their confidence and steady self-expression.

Love Life

The Fire Element’s personality uniquely shapes their marriage and romantic life.

Women with the Fire Element are often independent and decisive, which may reduce their femininity and make it hard to settle into traditional roles as a wife or mother. However, as family breadwinners, they can excel as spouses and parents. They rarely stay idle, often working outside while men handle household duties.

Men with the Fire Element appear strong outwardly but harbor deep emotions. They strive for career success to bring happiness to their families. However, if they haven’t achieved it, they may become gruff and unstable in relationships.

Pairing with Earth or Wood Element individuals can stabilize and harmonize their marriages. This balance between independence and stability, strength and kindness, is key.

Health

Fire Element individuals have high yang energy, increasing their risk of cardiovascular diseases. Their fiery temper and anger can heighten the chance of sudden health crises. They may also face issues from low yin energy, such as weakness, premature births, or eating disorders.

To maintain health, they should manage emotions, reduce stress, and adopt a healthy lifestyle. Regular exercise, balanced diets, and mental stability can lower disease risks. Consulting doctors and scheduling routine checkups are crucial for early detection and treatment.

7. Common Questions About the Fire Element

7.1 Which Plants and Flowers Suit the Fire Element?

Suitable plants for Fire Element individuals include Money Tree, Green Eternity Plant, Mint, Dwarf Umbrella Plant, Singapore Banyan, Prosperity Plant, Lucky Bamboo, Sunlight Plant, Five-Leaf Pine, Round Hoya, Heart Hoya, etc.

7.2 Which Numbers Suit the Fire Element?

Fire Element individuals are most compatible with numbers 3, 4, and 9. Number 9 is the inherent Fire Element number, while 3 and 4 are generative numbers from the Wood Element.

7.3 Which Directions Suit the Fire Element?

Fire Element individuals are most compatible with South, East, and Southeast. South represents the Fire Element, while East and Southeast represent the Wood Element.

7.4 Which Tattoos Suit the Fire Element?

• Men with the Fire Element should tattoo: Sun, Eagle, Red Dragon, Elephant, etc., in generative or harmonious colors like red, pink, purple, orange, green, etc.
• Women with the Fire Element should tattoo: Phoenix, Artistic Letters, Heart, Red Rose, etc., in small sizes and compatible colors.

7.5 What Names Suit Fire Element Children? (Vietnamese name)

7.6 Can Fire Element Individuals Keep Fish?

Fire Element individuals can keep fish. However, several factors must be considered: proper tank placement, suitable fish types, avoiding overly large or numerous tanks, etc.

• Suitable fish types: Goldfish, Discus, Dragon Fish, Parrot Fish, Koi Carp, etc.
• Besides fish, Fire Element individuals can keep: Dogs, Birds (Myna, Starling, Parrot), Turtles, White Mice, Cats, etc.

7.7 Which Stones Suit the Fire Element?

Fire Element individuals suit Feng Shui stones like Marble, Green Quartz, Jade, Pink or Orange Sapphire, Ruby, etc.

They can also choose Metal Element stones like White Quartz, Diamond, White Sapphire, or Moonstone to balance their fiery temper (since Fire overcomes Metal).

7.8 Which Paintings Suit the Fire Element?

The Fire Element suits romantic landscape paintings featuring greenery or flowers in green, or paintings in red, pink, purple, orange, etc. Notable examples include:

• Red Maple Forest
• Sunflower Painting
• Golden Dragon Painting
• Pine and Crane Longevity Painting
• Sunrise Painting
• Eight Horses Success Painting
• Autumn Landscape Painting
• Four Seasons (Pine, Chrysanthemum, Bamboo, Plum) Painting
• And more…

These insights about the Fire Element are brought to you by BTA Feng Shui. Fire Element individuals are seen as strong and determined yet quick-tempered. Leverage your strengths and temper your weaknesses to achieve a fulfilling, happy life. Share this article if you found it helpful!