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2017 Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Rooster

People born in 2017 belong to the Chinese zodiac sign of the Rooster. This birth year is associated with the Fire element, shaping the sign's traditional personality traits, lucky symbols, relationship tendencies, and life themes. If your birthday is before Chinese New Year, your animal sign may belong to the previous lunar year.

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Chinese Zodiac Animal
Rooster
Element
Fire
Lunar Year Starts
January 28, 2017

Quick answer

2017 Zodiac Sign: Fire Rooster

The short answer is: 2017 is the Year of the Rooster, and its element is Fire. For exact Chinese astrology, use the lunar year dates: January 28, 2017 to February 15, 2018. Birthdays before January 28, 2017 usually belong to Monkey, not Rooster.

Animal
Rooster
Full year type
Fire Rooster

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These labels refer to the same birth-year guide. Use the quick answer above for the animal, element, and lunar calendar boundary.

What animal is 2017 in the Chinese zodiac?

In the 12-year Chinese zodiac cycle, 2017 is the Year of the Rooster. More precisely, the 2017 lunar zodiac year runs from January 28, 2017 to February 15, 2018. People born before January 28, 2017 are usually counted under the previous sign, the Monkey.

The 2017 Chinese zodiac is also connected with the Fire element. In traditional interpretation, Fire adds themes of visibility, passion, confidence, expression, and fast momentum to the natural Rooster qualities. This is why the 2017 Rooster is not read exactly the same as every other Rooster year.

2017 Rooster personality

People born in the 2017 Year of the Rooster are often associated with being hardworking, confident, observant, honest. The Fire element makes this reading more specific by emphasizing visibility, passion, confidence, expression, and fast momentum.

Roosters are hardworking and detail-oriented individuals who take pride in everything they do. They have high standards and aren't afraid to speak their mind. Their honesty and reliability make them trusted friends and colleagues.

Love, career, and life themes

Love: Roosters are loyal and devoted partners who take relationships seriously. They may be direct and honest to a fault, but their sincerity is unwavering. They value honesty and commitment above all.

Career: Roosters excel in structured environments where their attention to detail shines. They make great accountants, managers, journalists, surgeons, and military personnel. Their organizational skills are second to none.

Well-being: Roosters are generally healthy but should beware of stress and worry. They benefit from regular exercise and relaxation techniques. Pay attention to liver and bone health.

2017 Zodiac Lucky Signs

  • Lucky colors: Gold, Brown, Yellow
  • Lucky numbers: 5, 7, 8
  • Lucky flower: Gladiolus

2017 Rooster Compatibility

  • Best matches: Ox, Dragon, Snake
  • Good matches: Horse, Monkey, Pig, Goat
  • Challenging match: Rabbit

Other Years of the Rooster

  • 1933 Chinese zodiac
  • 1945 Chinese zodiac
  • 1957 Chinese zodiac
  • 1969 Chinese zodiac
  • 1981 Chinese zodiac
  • 1993 Chinese zodiac
  • 2005 Chinese zodiac
  • 2029 Chinese zodiac
  • 2041 Chinese zodiac

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Compare 2017 with other Chinese zodiac years

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Chinese zodiac years follow the lunar calendar, so the sign can change around Chinese New Year in January or February. For 2017, the Year of the Rooster starts on January 28, 2017. If your birthday is near January or February, use the Chinese Zodiac Calculator to check your exact animal and element by birthday.

Birthday check

Born in 2017? Check if you are really Rooster

The 2017 Rooster year starts on January 28, 2017. If your birthday is before that date, your Chinese zodiac may be Monkey. Enter your birthday to check the exact animal and element.

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2017 Chinese Zodiac FAQ

What Chinese zodiac animal is 2017?

2017 is the Year of the Rooster in the Chinese zodiac. Most people born during the lunar year from January 28, 2017 to February 15, 2018 belong to the Rooster sign.

What is the Chinese sign for 2017?

The Chinese sign for 2017 is Rooster after Chinese New Year. If someone was born before January 28, 2017, their Chinese sign is usually Monkey, the previous lunar year sign.

What is the 2017 Chinese horoscope?

The 2017 Chinese horoscope is read as a Fire Rooster year. A simple horoscope starts with the year animal and element, then looks at personality, love, career, compatibility, and lucky signs.

What element is the 2017 Chinese zodiac?

2017 is associated with the Fire element. In Chinese zodiac interpretation, Fire adds a specific tone to the Rooster's personality and life themes.

Is everyone born in 2017 a Rooster?

Not always. Chinese zodiac years begin on Chinese New Year, not January 1. People born before January 28, 2017 may belong to the previous zodiac year instead of being a Rooster.

What does the 2017 Rooster personality mean?

The 2017 Rooster combines the traditional Rooster traits with the Fire element, shaping how personality, relationships, career style, and lucky signs are usually interpreted.

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