1957 Chinese zodiac: year of the Fire Rooster
1957 was the year of the Fire Rooster in the Chinese zodiac. It began on 31 January 1957 and ended on 17 February 1958.
1957 is the year of the Fire Rooster (Yin). The Chinese year of the Rooster ran from 31 January 1957 to 17 February 1958, so anyone born between those dates is a Fire Rooster. Babies born in 1957 before 31 January 1957 belong to the Fire Monkey of 1956.
1957 Fire Rooster personality
People born in the year of the Rooster are observant, hardworking and honest. Their strengths are precision, confidence and organisation; their watch-outs are perfectionism and bluntness.
The Fire element adds passion, energy and leadership, so the Fire Rooster of 1957 combines the Rooster's nature with fire qualities. Yin years are traditionally seen as receptive and reflective.
Careers that suit the Rooster: administration, finance, the military, fashion, PR.
Born in January or February 1957?
The Chinese year does not start on 1 January. In 1957, Chinese New Year fell on 31 January 1957.
- Born 31 January 1957 or later in 1957: Fire Rooster.
- Born 1 January – 30 January 1957: Fire Monkey (1956 sign).
Rooster compatibility
| Match | Signs |
|---|---|
| Best (same triangle) | Ox, Snake |
| Secret friend | Dragon |
| Traditional clash | Rabbit |
Other Rooster years
1933, 1945, 1969, 1981, 1993. The Fire Rooster itself returns in 2017.
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Frequently asked questions
What Chinese zodiac is 1957?
The Fire Rooster, for births from 31 January 1957 to 17 February 1958.
What if I was born in January or early February 1957?
If you were born before 31 January 1957, your sign is the Fire Monkey of 1956, because the Chinese year had not yet changed.
What element is 1957 in the Chinese zodiac?
Fire (Yin). Fire is linked with passion, energy and leadership; its colour is red.
Which signs are compatible with the Rooster?
Best matches are the Ox and Snake, plus the Dragon as a "secret friend". The traditional clash is with the Rabbit.
When is the next Fire Rooster year?
2077. The same animal and element combination returns every 60 years.
How old is someone born in 1957 in 2026?
They turn 69 during 2026.
Source and method
Chinese New Year dates (China Standard Time) were cross-checked against two independent lunar-calendar tables and published listings. Animals and elements follow the traditional 60-year (sexagenary) cycle.