Born in 2017: Fire Rooster Year — Element, Lucky Colors and Kua
The lunar year 2017 began on Saturday, 28 January 2017. Anyone born from that day until 15 February 2018 belongs to the Fire Rooster — Ding You (Đinh Dậu) — with the Vietnamese destiny element Fire Beneath the Mountain (Sơn Hạ Hỏa).
The Rooster born in 2017
Roosters are traditionally described as observant, punctual and confident, proud of doing things properly. The year’s stem, Ding (Đinh), is yin fire, which colours the Rooster with warmth and drive.
Fire stands for warmth, passion and visibility: people of this element tend to be enthusiastic, expressive and natural leaders. Fields that traditionally suit a Fire mệnh include energy and electrical work, food and hospitality, cosmetics, entertainment, advertising. The lunar year 2017 also had a leap 6th month.
Lucky colors and numbers
| Best | green in all shades — Wood generates Fire | |
| Good | red, pink, orange and purple — your own element, Fire | |
| Neutral | white, grey, silver and metallic tones — Fire controls Metal: usable, but tiring | |
| Avoid | black, navy and blue — Water controls Fire |
Lucky numbers (He Tu / Hà Đồ): 2, 7, 3, 8. Numbers to use sparingly: 1, 6.
Kua number and favourable directions
Men born in 2017: Kua 1 (Kan · Khảm), East group. Favourable directions: Southeast, East, South, North.
Women born in 2017: Kua 8 (Gen · Cấn), West group. Favourable directions: Southwest, Northwest, West, Northeast.
All eight directions for men (Kua 1)
| Direction | Star | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast | Sheng Qi — Vitality | Best direction: prosperity, reputation and energy. Ideal for the main door or the way your desk faces. |
| East | Tian Yi — Health | Health and helpful people. Good for elders’ bedrooms and the direction the stove faces. |
| South | Yan Nian — Harmony | Family harmony and lasting relationships. Good for a couple’s bedroom. |
| North | Fu Wei — Stability | Peace, steadiness and study. Good for the family altar or a study desk. |
| West | Huo Hai — Mishaps | Minor losses and quarrels. Better used for storage or a bathroom. |
| Northwest | Liu Sha — Six Killings | Relationship and legal troubles. Better used for a bathroom or utility room. |
| Northeast | Wu Gui — Five Ghosts | Money loss, arguments, fire risk. Avoid for the main door and kitchen. |
| Southwest | Jue Ming — Total Loss | The weakest direction: illness and setbacks. Keep important rooms away from it. |
All eight directions for women (Kua 8)
| Direction | Star | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest | Sheng Qi — Vitality | Best direction: prosperity, reputation and energy. Ideal for the main door or the way your desk faces. |
| Northwest | Tian Yi — Health | Health and helpful people. Good for elders’ bedrooms and the direction the stove faces. |
| West | Yan Nian — Harmony | Family harmony and lasting relationships. Good for a couple’s bedroom. |
| Northeast | Fu Wei — Stability | Peace, steadiness and study. Good for the family altar or a study desk. |
| South | Huo Hai — Mishaps | Minor losses and quarrels. Better used for storage or a bathroom. |
| East | Liu Sha — Six Killings | Relationship and legal troubles. Better used for a bathroom or utility room. |
| North | Wu Gui — Five Ghosts | Money loss, arguments, fire risk. Avoid for the main door and kitchen. |
| Southeast | Jue Ming — Total Loss | The weakest direction: illness and setbacks. Keep important rooms away from it. |
Compatible and clashing signs
- Three Harmonies Snake and Ox — the Metal trine, the strongest natural allies.
- Secret friend Dragon — the Six Harmonies partner, easy trust and teamwork.
- Clash Cat — the opposite sign; attraction is possible but friction is common.
- Harm Dog — prone to misunderstandings; needs clear communication.
Check compatibility between two birth years
2017 Rooster in 2027, the Year of the Goat
In 2027 a person born in 2017 turns 10 (lunar age 11).
| Relation to the year | Neutral No clash and no special alliance with the year: a steady year in which results follow your own initiative. |
| Three Disasters | No Not a Three Disasters year for you. |
| Ruling star (men) | Saturn (Thổ Tú) A middling star: small domestic hiccups; prepare trips thoroughly. |
| Ruling star (women) | Mars (Vân Hán) A middling star: quick tempers and disputes. Stay calm and avoid confrontations. |
| Element vs. year | Year pressures you The year's Water controls your Fire: more pressure, so pace yourself and protect your health. |
Full 2027 forecast for the Rooster
Frequently asked questions
What is the Chinese zodiac sign for 2017?
People born from 28 January 2017 to 15 February 2018 are a Fire Rooster (Đinh Dậu). If you were born between 1 January and 27 January 2017, your sign is the previous year’s: Fire Monkey (Bính Thân).
What element is someone born in 2017?
By the Heavenly Stem, 2017 is Yin Fire. In Vietnamese tradition the destiny element (mệnh) is the nạp âm: Fire Beneath the Mountain (Sơn Hạ Hỏa), which belongs to Fire.
What are the lucky colors for people born in 2017?
With a Fire mệnh, the best colours are green in all shades (Wood nourishes Fire) and red, pink, orange and purple. Colours to use sparingly: black, navy and blue. Lucky numbers: 2, 7, 3, 8.
Which signs are compatible with the Rooster?
The Rooster gets on best with the Snake and Ox (Three Harmonies) and the Dragon (Six Harmonies). The opposite sign, the Cat, is the classic clash.
How is 2027 for people born in 2017?
In the Goat year 2027 the Rooster has: neutral. Ruling star: Saturn for men and Mars for women.
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