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
- Best Jobs: Politicians, diplomats, public speakers, clothing designers, beauticians, tour guides, actors/ actresses, comedians, scientists…
- Best Working Partners: Ox, Dragon, Snake
- Best Age to Start a Business: 50-60 years old
- Best Career Fields: Cosmetics shop, gallery or law office
- See more about Best Business and Career Fields for Rooster
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 May. 05, 2019 -
Questions & Answers on Year of the Rooster
Asked by Vid from UNITED KINGDOM | May. 04, 2019 14:58
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ReplyHi, I am a female metal rooster born in April 1981.
There is some hiccups going on in my marriage life and I want to know is their any future of this relationship. I am literally struggling everyday. Please please answer.
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Answered by Charlotte from USA | May. 13, 2019 20:36
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00ReplyAccording to the prediction, you can make some breakthroughs in your love relationship. You need to figure out the problems and face the difficulties together. If you two still love each other, then there will have a future. Don't worry.
Asked by guest1 from INDIA | May. 03, 2019 11:21Reply
ReplyMy dob is march 1981 and i am dating Nov 1984 born guy. just want to know will it work?
And how is my year for career and marriage?
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Answered by Celeste from UKRAINE | May. 13, 2019 20:1900Reply
00ReplyWell, to be honest, your love compatibility index is not that high. However, if you have good feelings to each other, you can make some efforts to improve the relationship. For example, having more common hobbies. In addition, more understanding and communications are also needed.
Asked by Alan from USA | Apr. 27, 2019 18:03Reply
ReplyHi, I am male Fire Rooster and my girlfriend is Earth Snake.
I would like to know about our long term prospects. Thanks!
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Answered by Logan from CANADA | Apr. 27, 2019 23:3200Reply
00ReplyYou are a pair who have own characteristics and you are good at each other. The marriage life gives you the opportunity to complement each other. This will be a very nice combination. Don't worry.
Asked by JUDITH from PHILIPPINES | Apr. 26, 2019 07:22Reply
ReplyHi I was born Jan.13,1982 and my Hubby born Jan.14,1989.
I just want to ask our both 2019 career and health? Thank you. God bless.
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Answered by Caden from FINLAND | Apr. 27, 2019 23:3000Reply
00ReplyBased on the Chinese zodiac prediction, you may have favorable development and nice promotion in 2019. However, both of you need to work harder and harder. Then the chances will come for you. In addition, the harmonious relationship with colleagues and surrounding people is quite important.
For the health, there won't have serious problems. Don't worry. If possible, both of you are advised to have more exercises in order to improve the health situation.
For the health, there won't have serious problems. Don't worry. If possible, both of you are advised to have more exercises in order to improve the health situation.