Born in 1917
1917 is a year of the Snake with the pillar 丁巳, which is Yin Fire over the Snake.
- Sign
- Snake
- Year pillar
- 丁巳
- Element
- Yin Fire
- Nayin
- 沙中土
- Lunar New Year
- 23 January 1917
- Li Chun
- 4 February 1917 at 16:04 Jakarta time
- Kua, male
- 2
- Kua, female
- 4
Born early in the year
Those born before the Lunar New Year on 23 January 1917 read the Dragon sign by the Lunar New Year count. In BaZi, the year 1917 only begins at Li Chun, 4 February 1917 at 16:04 Jakarta time.
| Birth | Lunar New Year count | BaZi count |
|---|---|---|
| Early January | Dragon | Dragon |
| Mid-year | Snake | Snake |
The character of the Snake
The Snake is known as wise and thoughtful. You observe calmly and then move at just the right moment.
The Fire element
Fire stands for warmth and visible enthusiasm. In a BaZi chart, it is linked with summer, self-expression, and the courage to be seen.
Lunar New Year or Li Chun?
The zodiac year by the Lunar New Year and the BaZi year do not always change on the same day. The Lunar New Year follows the moon, while BaZi changes at Li Chun, a solar point that falls around 4 February.
Frequently asked questions
What zodiac sign is 1917?
1917 is the year of the Snake. Those born before the Lunar New Year on 23 January 1917 read the Dragon sign by the Lunar New Year count.
When is the Lunar New Year in 1917?
The Lunar New Year of 1917 falls on 23 January 1917.
What is the Kua number for 1917 births?
The Kua number for 1917 births is 2 for men and 4 for women, if born after Li Chun.