Chinese Zodiac

1997: Year of the Fire Ox

Chinese New Year 1997 fell on Friday, February 7.

Yin Fire Ox (丁丑)

  • By Chinese New Year: February 7, 1997 to January 27, 1998
  • By Lichun (Start of Spring): February 4, 1997 to February 3, 1998

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 6, 1997? By Lichun, the boundary Ba Zi astrology uses, you are already in the Year of the Fire Ox; by Chinese New Year you are still in the Year of the Fire Rat.

People born in 1997 turn 30 in 2027.

Your own 2027, month by month: $7.95

Ox

About the Fire Ox

Fire brings urgency and passionate drive to the Ox's steady, methodical nature. The Fire Ox combines tremendous determination with dynamic energy, creating a powerhouse who pursues goals with both patience and intensity. This element warms the Ox's sometimes reserved demeanor, making them more expressive and socially engaging. The Fire Ox's greatest strength is their ability to sustain passionate effort over long periods where others would burn out or give up.

The Yin Fire Ox burns with a steady inner flame, maintaining deep commitment and quiet passion that sustains them through the longest challenges.

Learn more about the Fire Ox → Learn more about the Ox →

Famous People Born in 1997

Listed by calendar year of birth. People born before Lichun (February 4, 1997) belong to the previous zodiac year in Ba Zi astrology, so their sign is shown after the date.

Related Years

Find Your Chinese Zodiac Sign

Enter your birth date to discover your animal sign, element, and personalized daily horoscope.

Find Your Chinese Zodiac Sign

💕 Are you two written in the stars? Check your match, free →