Chinese astrology is divided into 12 zodiac signs: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig. Each Lunar New Year is represented by one of them, creating a cycle that repeats every twelve years.
Rooster, Chinese zodiac years
The following are the lunar years of the Rooster. If you were born between these dates your Chinese zodiac sign is Rooster:
- February 13, 1945 – February 1, 1946: Wood Rooster
- January 31, 1957 – February 17, 1958: Firecock
- February 17, 1969 – February 5, 1970: Earthcock
- February 5, 1981 – January 24, 1982: Metal Rooster
- January 23, 1993 – February 9, 1994: Faucet
- February 9, 2005 – January 28, 2006: Forest Rooster
- January 28, 2017 – February 15, 2018: Firecock
- February 13, 2029 – February 2, 2030: Earthcock
Year of the Rooster Personality Traits of the Chinese Zodiac
In Chinese mythology, the rooster is a symbol of loyalty, punctuality and auspicious beginnings. The crowing of a rooster is also considered a good omen and is said to awaken one from the metaphorical darkness. People born in the year of the Rooster share many of these traits and are considered loyal, honest, and talkative. Roosters love to be the center of attention, dress well and surround themselves with luxury. Plus, they’re fun to hang out with and a perennial favorite. They are happiest when they are surrounded by people and in the spotlight.
Strengths of the Chinese Zodiac Rooster
People born under the Rooster zodiac sign are open-hearted, humorous, loyal to those close to them and always hold to their personal values. They are also energetic, attractive and easy-going.
Weaknesses of the Chinese Zodiac Rooster
The weaknesses of the Rooster zodiac sign include excessive pride, a penchant for vanity and a constant need for attention. They are also easy to stir.
Famous people born in the year of the Rooster
Ariana Grande, Benjamin Franklin, Serena Williams, Yoko Ono and Stephen Fry were born during the Rooster years.
Year of the Chinese Zodiac Elements of the Rooster
In Chinese astrology, each lunar new year is associated with a zodiac sign and an element from the five element theory: wood, fire, earth, metal and water. These elements give the corresponding zodiac sign a different expression of their birth abilities and traits. Here are the characteristics of the roosters according to their elements.
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Grouse are family-oriented and love the company of others. They also have great comedic timing and can easily defuse tense situations with well-placed jokes. Many of them seem to have boundless confidence, but they don’t like being alone.
firecock
Fire Roosters are kind, ambitious, and always keep their word. But they suffer from impatience. They love to take care of their looks and usually become fashion icons.
groundcock
Groundcocks are the humblest of all elemental cocks. They take great pride in their responsible nature and trustworthiness and are good at building strong networks in their careers and social life to bring stability to their lives.
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Metal is the natural element of the Rooster zodiac sign. Metal Roosters are aggressive by nature, pay attention to their skills, values, and associations, are detail-oriented, and have a clear head. You accumulate a lot of wealth easily in life and are incredibly independent.
water tap
Of all the elemental roosters, roosters are the least bragging and spotlight animals. But they have a strong inner pride and make it clear when people take their quiet demeanor as a sign of weakness. They are kind and loving and very attached to those close to them.
Compatibility with the Chinese Zodiac Rooster
Some Chinese zodiac signs are naturally more compatible with the Rooster than others. In love and friendship, the Rooster is most compatible with the Ox and the Snake and least with the Dog.
Compatibility of ox and rooster
Rooster and Ox are a great match in love, friendship and life. Both are family-oriented by nature and value the maintenance of traditions. Ox loves the self-sufficient nature of the Rooster and his great personal drive and ambition. The Rooster loves the steadfast and practical nature of the Ox and the way they stand by their loyalties. The two even have a positive effect on the fate of the other.
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Compatibility between snake and rooster
Rooster and Snake are a great match in all areas of life, but especially in romance. Rooster loves Snake’s considerate nature and her ability to solve problems without drawing too much attention to herself. They also like how proud Snake is of who they are and what they bring to the world. Snake loves Rooster’s self-confident manner and her open straightforwardness. Both have a great camaraderie with each other as long as they respect each other.
Compatibility between dog and rooster
Rooster and dog have the absolutely worst compatibility. They are usually regarded as each other’s mortal enemies. The Dog does not like the excessive directness of the Rooster and his inflexibility in relation to his opinions and values. The rooster dislikes the dog’s dependent nature and how adamant he remains about his behavior and point of view. These two are destined to get into fights with each other.
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