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
On the basis of Chinese zodiac fortune prediction, the overall fortune for Rooster people would be normal in 2020. In wealth, their income will be unstable and they may lose fortune because of some accidents. In the aspect of career, they will compete with colleagues fiercely in order to get promotion, which may cause conflicts with colleagues. The fortune in love will be pretty good. They can make new friends with opposite sex and start a romantic relationship.
See more about Luck Prediction by Month 2020
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 Jun. 08, 2020 -
Questions & Answers on Year of the Rooster
Asked by Hubert Binienda from USA | Jun. 30, 2020 23:38
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ReplyWhy is my zodiac January 5, 1981 became a monkey and not a rooster?
I am not a monkey.
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Answered by Gaia from CANADA | Jul. 06, 2020 01:27
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00ReplyBecause the zodiac sign is based on the Chinese lunar calendar. And your birth date is Nov.30th, 1980. Thus your sign is Monkey.
Asked by Jilly from NEW ZEALAND | Jun. 26, 2020 04:43Reply
ReplySuccessful Business for Metal Rooster
What would be the best business opportunity for a metal rooster?
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Answered by Thomas from DENMARK | Jun. 29, 2020 01:1400Reply
00ReplyIt is suggested to start a business related to your familiar field. You should have more confidence about yourself. Good luck!
Asked by Emma from MALAYSIA | Jun. 09, 2020 19:04Reply
ReplyJan 17 1994 Female Rooster
- Are my finance stable for me to buy a car
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Answered by Liam from NEW ZEALAND | Jun. 14, 2020 23:2900Reply
00ReplyThe prediction shows that your wealth would become stable in the following months. If you can accumulate some money, then you would have a chance to buy a car.
Asked by Jessica Lim from SINGAPORE | May. 26, 2020 21:35Reply
ReplyI want to ask rooster women in 1993 is it match 1990 horse man?
I am rooster women born in 1993 is it match horse man born in 1990 for relationships? Will it last long?
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Answered by Daniel from CANADA | Jun. 08, 2020 00:4100Reply
00ReplyIn general, you can become a good couple. No matter what happens, you can still trust and encourage each other. Marriage can make your life become more interesting.