Chinese Zodiac
1996: Year of the Fire Rat
Chinese New Year 1996 fell on Monday, February 19.
Yang Fire Rat (丙子)
- By Chinese New Year: February 19, 1996 to February 6, 1997
- By Lichun (Start of Spring): February 4, 1996 to February 3, 1997
Chinese New Year follows the lunisolar calendar, so its date moves between January 21 and February 20. Lichun is a solar term that falls on February 3, 4 or 5, and it is where Ba Zi astrology starts the year.
Born from February 4 to February 18, 1996? By Lichun, the boundary Ba Zi astrology uses, you are already in the Year of the Fire Rat; by Chinese New Year you are still in the Year of the Wood Pig.
People born in 1996 turn 31 in 2027.
About the Fire Rat
Fire ignites the Rat's natural cleverness with passion, enthusiasm, and magnetic charisma. The Fire Rat is the most dynamic and outgoing of all Rat types, radiating warmth that draws others into their orbit. This element transforms the Rat's calculating nature into bold, decisive action and gives them a flair for dramatic self-expression. The Fire Rat pursues their goals with infectious energy but must guard against burning through resources too quickly.
The Yang Fire Rat blazes with conspicuous ambition, commanding attention and inspiring followers with passionate declarations and bold moves.
Famous People Born in 1996
Listed by calendar year of birth. People born before Lichun (February 4, 1996) belong to the previous zodiac year in Ba Zi astrology, so their sign is shown after the date.
- Florence PughJanuary 3 · Wood Pig
- Emma MackeyJanuary 4 · Wood Pig
- Jennie KimJanuary 16 · Wood Pig
- Paul MescalFebruary 2 · Wood Pig
- Dutee ChandFebruary 3 · Wood Pig
- Sophie TurnerFebruary 21
- Liza KoshyMarch 31
- Anya Taylor-JoyApril 16
- FakerMay 7
- Martin GarrixMay 14
- PokimaneMay 14
- Josh AllenMay 21
- Tom HollandJune 1
- Kodi Smit-McPheeJune 13
- Harris DickinsonJune 24
- Simone ManuelAugust 2
- Caeleb DresselAugust 16
- ZendayaSeptember 1
- Playboi CartiSeptember 13
- LordeNovember 7
- Gabby ThomasDecember 7
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