Born in 1997
1997 is a year of the Ox with the pillar 丁丑, which is Yin Fire over the Ox.
- Sign
- Ox
- Year pillar
- 丁丑
- Element
- Yin Fire
- Nayin
- 涧下水
- Lunar New Year
- 7 February 1997
- Li Chun
- 4 February 1997 at 02:01 Jakarta time
- Kua, male
- 3
- Kua, female
- 3
Born early in the year
Those born before the Lunar New Year on 7 February 1997 read the Rat sign by the Lunar New Year count. In BaZi, the year 1997 only begins at Li Chun, 4 February 1997 at 02:01 Jakarta time.
| Birth | Lunar New Year count | BaZi count |
|---|---|---|
| Early January | Rat | Rat |
| Mid-year | Ox | Ox |
The character of the Ox
The Ox is known as diligent and dependable. You may not hurry, but you almost always arrive.
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 1997?
1997 is the year of the Ox. Those born before the Lunar New Year on 7 February 1997 read the Rat sign by the Lunar New Year count.
When is the Lunar New Year in 1997?
The Lunar New Year of 1997 falls on 7 February 1997.
What is the Kua number for 1997 births?
The Kua number for 1997 births is 3 for men and 3 for women, if born after Li Chun.