Year of the Rooster
Rooster is the tenth in the 12-year cycle of Chinese zodiac sign. The Years of the Rooster include 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029...
Rooster is almost the epitome of fidelity and punctuality. For ancestors who had no alarm clocks, the crowing was significant, as it could awaken people to get up and start to work. In Chinese culture, another symbolic meaning of chicken carries is exorcising evil spirits.
Earthly Branch: You 酉
Element: Metal (Jin)
Yin Yang: Yin
Season: Autumn
Years of the Rooster
| Rooster Year | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| 1921 | Feb.8,1921 | Jan.27,1922 |
| 1933 | Jan.26,1933 | Feb.13,1934 |
| 1945 | Feb.13,1945 | Feb.1,1946 |
| 1957 | Jan.31,1957 | Feb.17,1958 |
| 1969 | Feb.17,1969 | Feb.5,1970 |
| 1981 | Feb.5,1981 | Jan.24,1982 |
| 1993 | Jan.23,1993 | Feb.9,1994 |
| 2005 | Feb.9,2005 | Jan.28,2006 |
| 2017 | Jan.28,2017 | Feb.15,2018 |
| 2029 | Feb.13,2029 | Feb.2,2030 |
Lucky Signs for People Born in Rooster Year:
Lucky Colors: gold, brown, brownish yellow, yellow
Lucky Flowers: gladiola, impatiens, cockscomb
Lucky Directions: west, southwest, northeast
Things Should be Avoided:
- Unlucky Numbers: 1, 3, 9
- Unlucky Colors: white, green
- Unlucky Directions: east, north
People born in the Year of Rooster according to Chinese zodiac have many excellent characteristics, such as being honest, bright, communicative and ambitious. Most of them are born pretty or handsome, and prefer to dress up. In daily life, they seldom rely on others. However, they might be enthusiastic about something quickly, but soon be impassive. Thus, they need to have enough faiths and patience to insist on one thing.
- Strengths
Independent, capable, warm-hearted, self-respect, quick minded - Weaknesses
Impatient, critical, eccentric, narrow-minded, selfish - See more about Destiny by Birth Month
- Perfect Matches: Ox, Snake
If combining with people in Ox or Snake signs, most of them will obtain everlasting and harmonious marriage lives. The connection between them can become tight. In addition, couples of these combinations always become enviable ones in other people’s eyes. - Avoid: Rat, Rabbit, Horse, Rooster, Dog
They have a large chance to obtain a tough and unstable love life if they get married with people with the above five signs. During the whole life, they always meet difficulties and troubles. However, they don’t have enough abilities to solve them because of their born different opinions and attitudes with each other. Lots of divergences will damage the relationship finally. - See more about Chinese Zodiac Sign Compatibility
In 2019, the year of Pig, people with Chinese zodiac Rooster will make breakthroughs in career or study, like a promotion or satisfying grades. For entrepreneurs, investing in real estate or other service sectors can bring about a certain amount of benefits. Besides, the health condition of Rooster people could also turn into a better stage in the Year of Pig. However, this year might not be a lucky one to develop love life. Those who have partners are suggested to think about others’ feelings and express themselves in a proper way to avoid unnecessary quarrels.
See more about Luck Prediction by Month 2019
They have different characteristics based on western astrological signs, like ebullient Aries, serious Taurus, confident Gemini, kind-hearted Cancer, ambitious Leo, prudent Virgo, optimistic Libra, self-disciplined Scorpio, determined Sagittarius, righteous Capricorn, creative Aquarius and wise Pisces.
- Blood Type O: Most of them are clever and wise. They can always find the fastest way to learn new things and adapt to new environment.
- Blood Type A: They are gentle, generous and kind-hearted in ordinary life. Thus they always win high popularity among surrounding people.
- Blood Type B: Type B people have keen insight when they need to make decisions. They are suitable for being the group leader because they usually can provide valuable suggestions.
- Blood Type AB: They have outstanding working abilities that can easily attract others’ attention. Most of them are willing to help others even though they have more important things to do.
People born in different years of a same zodiac sign vary in personality according to Chinese Five Elements of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. See what kind of Roosters you are.
| Types | Years of Birth | Personality Traits |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Rooster | 1945, 2005 | Energetic, humorous, paying great attention to family. |
| Fire Rooster | 1957, 2017 | Holding strong sense of time, trustworthy; good at managing money. |
| Earth Rooster | 1909, 1969 | Active, perceptive, like traveling and making friends. |
| Metal Rooster | 1921, 1981 | Clear mind and exceptional logic, brave to overcome difficulties. |
| Water Rooster | 1933, 1993 | Smart and agile, sensitive, keen on art and niceness. |
Rooster Zodiac Eminent Personalities
Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Elton John, Jennifer Aniston, Anna Kournikova, Anne Heche, Alexis Bledel, Bette Midler, Cate Blanchett, Diane Sawyer, Elijah Wood, James Marsters, Jessica Alba, Matthew McConaughey, Matt Damon, Natalie Portman, Taylor Momsen, Catherine the Great, Amelia Earhart, Rudyard Kipling, Groucho Marx, Peter Ustinov, Tagore, Roger Federer, Serena Williams, Mencius, Mo-tse, Liu Che (Emperor Wu of China’s Western Han Dynasty 202 BC - 9 AD), Li Longji (Emperor Xuanzong of China’s Tang Dynasty 618 - 907), Zhuge Liang (Premier of Shu in China’s Three Kingdoms Period 220 - 280)
- Last modified on Feb. 26, 2019 -
Questions & Answers on Year of the Rooster
Asked by Honeyb from TAIWAN | Mar. 19, 2019 09:49
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ReplyI am rooster born on 09 Feb 94. How is my study this year?
I am rooster born on 09 Feb 94. How is my study this year?
Asked by Vaish from INDIA | Mar. 14, 2019 23:11Reply
ReplyI am a rooster born on 20.04.1993. What is my fortune in 2019 when it comes to Love & Career?
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Answered by Anne from NEW ZEALAND | Mar. 17, 2019 23:13
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00ReplyThis year is not very favorable for you and things may not be very smooth for you. In career aspect, you are likely to face some challenges but you can also get some help from the colleagues. However, in love aspect, you may suffer downturn. Good luck!
Asked by twinkle Sharon from UNITED ARAB EMIRATES | Mar. 11, 2019 05:08Reply
Replyi am female water rooster born on march 7th 1993, hows my fortune for the year 2019
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Answered by John from CANADA | Mar. 11, 2019 20:0800Reply
00ReplyIn general, you may suffer downturn and things may not very smooth in career aspect. However, it is better for you to have a positive attitude towards life and cope with every challenge patiently. Good luck!
Asked by Tina from MALAYSIA | Feb. 26, 2019 09:14Reply
ReplyI am a female earth rooster born on March 8th ,1969. How is my fortune for year 2019?
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Answered by Hank from GERMANY | Feb. 26, 2019 19:0200Reply
00ReplyIt is a comparatively lucky year for people born in 1969. In career, you may get some progress. In wealth aspect, you may witness a steady growth. Also, there is no large problem about the health condition.
Asked by Willow from AUSTRALIA | Feb. 22, 2019 18:23Reply
ReplyHi, I am a female wood rooster born on April 6, 2005.
I would like to know how my relationships, wealth and health go in 2019!
Thanks
Thanks
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Answered by Lily from USA | Feb. 25, 2019 01:0600Reply
00ReplyWell, generally, things will get better in most aspects compared with that of last year. However, at your age, you are suggested to pay more attention to your study and then you may create a bright future.
Answered by Willow from AUSTRALIA | Feb. 25, 2019 11:4500Reply
00ReplyThank you, Lily!