Chinese Zodiac Rooster

In the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac signs, the Rooster ranks on the 10th position after Monkey, and ahead of Dog. According to the ancient division of 12 two-hour periods in one day (Shi Chen), Roost time is between 5-7pm, also called “You Shi”.

"Rooster" in the zodiac represents a Don Quixote-style person who is full of fantasy, chivalry and righteousness. Rooster people consider themselves to be "fearless" heroes who can save the world. In fact, Roosters are characterized by outward appearance of being radical and pretentious, but inwardly conservative and traditional. Rooster people are basically divided into two types. One type likes to talk, even gossip and has a hot temper. The other type of people has strong insight and is good at weighing up others’ words and their facial expression.

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Chinese Zodiac Rooster Years – Were you born in the year of the Rooster?

Generally speaking, we can use Gregorian calendar to find out what your animal year is, unless you were born in January or February. As you know, the Chinese zodiac signs form a 12-year cycle. The recent Rooster years include 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017 and 2029.

Regarding Chinese zodiac signs, we also need consider the five elements, which are Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. Each element comes in a 60-year cycle. 2017 is a Fire Rooster year, so next zodiac Fire Rooster year will be 2077.For those who were born in January and February, if you are sure of which is your animal sign, please see the table below, and check the exact start date and end date of each Rooster year.

Recent Chinese Zodiac Rooster Years

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Zodiac Rooster in Chinese Culture

The reason why the ancient Chinese people favored chickens largely depends on the auspicious meaning of the zodiac Rooster and the ancients' worship of roosters as totem. As the general representative of poultry, the Rooster is no longer a simple animal, but “the fowl with five virtues”, which can also work as a lucky charm warding off evil. Traditionally the first day of the lunar New Year is called “Rooster Day” in China.

Firstly, the most significant symbolic feature of chicken is being trustworthy and punctual. When there was no efficient timekeeping tool, the roosters’ announcement of the break of dawn was of great significance to the ancient people. They thought roosters could wake them up in the early morning all year round. The crowing of roosters also symbolizes that the darkness is about to pass and the new day is about to come.

Secondly, the chicken symbolizes the low-key attitude. Chicken can be easily seen in the villages of ancient China. They have strong reproductivity and high viability. What is more, they can be raised anywhere, there is no special requirements for their living environment. In many occasions, people even don’t have to feed the chicken much, and they are self sufficient in food. Therefore, ancient Chinese considered the chickens were selfless animals, which demand less and supply more.

Thirdly, the rooster symbolizes bravery and fighting, which came from cockfighting, even if it is an ordinary rooster, there is often a fight between two roosters when they meet; while the hens will fight desperately for her offspring. Although the size and strength of chickens are very limited, they dare to fight at critical moments. This is why ancient Chinese thought chickens had the quality of bravery.

Fourthly, chickens have some kind of divine power, which can ward off evil and spirits. The ancients believed that roosters and their blood had the effect of expelling evil spirits and calamities. They also believe that roosters are "psychic media" to communicate with ancestors or gods; therefore, chickens are often used for various sacrificial activities. It was also believed that the crowing of cocks could exorcise ghosts. In folklore, ghosts are most afraid of hearing the crowing of roosters, because ghosts can only act in the dark, and the crow of roosters indicates that it is almost the break of dawn, and as soon as it turns bright, all ghosts disappear.

Lucky and Unlucky Things for People Born in the Chinese Zodiac Year of the Rooster

Things to Bring Rooster Good luck

Things to Bring Rooster Bad Luck

Chinese Zodiac Rooster Traits: honest, intelligent, ambitious, shrewd and decisive…

Rooster people are honest, intelligent, good at interpersonal communication, ambitious, and able to get help from other people, but at the same time they have the shortcomings of self-defeating, sometimes they like to complain about their own disadvantages and encounters.

Rooster people are shrewd and capable, strong in organization. They are also straightforward, and decisive in dealing with matters. Rooster people dare to point out and criticize the wrong doings. All Roosters are critical of things and pursue perfection. Rooster people are very sensitive to those theoretical issues. When dealing with any issues, they must implement them according to the established regulations. Roosters can’t well understand those people who do not follow the rules.

Rooster people will try their best to help others within their own abilities. It's just the vitality of the Roosters that motivates them to show and express themselves eagerly. Rooster people are very concerned about their family and maintain their own private haven. They also hope to have a big family, so that more people can encourage themselves to do things well. No matter how much things change, it will not stop the Rooster people, because they are tireless to overcome all kinds of difficulties and find the way out. But the Roosters will take an unfriendly attitude towards those who occupy his/her position.

Strength of Rooster

Weakness of Rooster

Male Rooster Personalities

Male Roosters are good at making money in life, and they have the talents of financial planning, because they want to make ends meet. Men born in the year of the rooster will implement the strict expenditure control with their money, and they know how to carefully plan for their daily expenses, as well as their own time. Such a man is an ideal helper in housekeeping, who is good at solving problems and dealing with difficulties. However, they are not suitable for the innovative work. Although they can handle their favorite things well, they lack creativity, so it is difficult for Rooster men to undertake some creative tasks. At the same time, they are a little emotionally sensitive and moody.

Rooster men don't like mature women in their relationship, but are interested in the kind of girly types. At the same time, if you associate with Rooster men, it is recommended to praise them a lot, because Rooster men always love the praises from others, which satisfy their inner vanity. Your praise will make the Rooster man love you more and depend on you more.

Male Roosters have a good ability to deal with affairs in their careers, and are good at completing work of certain intensity. Therefore, in career development, Rooster men can always give others the impression of outstanding ability. At a young age, they tend to start their own business and achieve success very quickly. However, it is necessary to remind Rooster men that they should restrain their active personality in daily life with a rigorous and reserved attitude, otherwise, this might bring them endless troubles.

Female Rooster Personalities

Female Roosters are not only beautiful, but also very practical. They are typical charming ladies who can manage both the family and work very well. Rooster girls are thoughtful, industrious, and they usually don’t compromise the quality of life, and never bring their work to the life. They are highly efficient people!

Rooster girls are often very clear about their life goals. They have outstanding organizational and management skills, with a strong desire to express themselves. And they like to realize the meaning of life through their performances. In the face of their own life, Rooster girls like to be praised by others, and they care about other people's opinions. Therefore, Rooster girls always show their best side in front of others.

Rooster girls always have many suitors, but they have a very high vision and often make themselves single. Compared with the heterosexual relationship, female Roosters pay more attention to their careers. They can achieve great success at work based on their work capability and diligence, but this kind of good quality might not be fit for establishing stable relationship with the opposite sex. 

Chinese Zodiac Rooster Five Elements for Five Characteristics

Chinese Zodiac Rooster Love Compatibility – Your Most Compatible Zodiac Signs

The Roosters have very strong self-esteem, and keep face very seriously. In social situations, sometimes they lack of flexibility and gestures of compromise. In the face of love and dignity, they often choose dignity. Let's find out what is the best mate for the rooster.

Best Matches: Dragon, Ox, Snake

The dragon and Rooster is the best match. The enthusiastic Rooster never minds standing behind the Dragon. The achievement of the Dragon is the pride of the Rooster.

The faithful Ox and the conservative Rooster can get along well, which can develop the steady relationship. They are also a good match.

The snake and Rooster have common ideas, so they can discuss about the life together, pursuing their common ideals and dreams. 

Least Matches: Rabbit, Rooster, Dog

The Rooster and Rabbit is the worst match. Their relationship is not harmonious. Their views are different, with little understanding of each other.

The Rooster & Rooster match is not amicable. There are so many conflicts on their ideas. Actually it is hard for them to negotiate.

The relationship between the Rooster and Dog is indifferent. There are obstacles in their communication, but they can tolerate each other.

Rooster’s Love Compatibility with 12 Chinese Zodiac Animals

Guide for Roosters’ Career & Jobs

Rooster people are savvy, energetic, righteous, decisive and meticulous. They can be shrewd economic experts, capable entrepreneurs, or good factory directors, managers, accountants, statistics, cashiers, librarians, etc. It would also be great to be an actor, singer, and literary writer. Roosters can also engage in fine work such as fitter, handicraft, sculpture, and so on.

Although their life is a little hard, it is never ordinary. As long as they pay more attention to reality and do not pursue illusory fantasies, they will have a great chance of success. In terms of career, due to the unique personality of the Roosters and their lofty ideals they have had since childhood, their careers will be smooth throughout their lives.

If working in a big company, they have to follow the company's instructions and rules. This will destroy the strong self-esteem of Roosters, so they will not be able to continue for a long time. Even though they can have a stable and adequate income here, they still hope that they can start a business in the future.

Rooster people regard work as the most important part of life, and they want to find joy in life or explore the meaning of life in work. In other words, the Rooster is an idealist who enjoys work as a pleasure, hoping to earn income from a career that interests him.

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Zodiac Rooster’s Horoscope in 2025 - the Year of Snake

People born in the Year of the Rooster suffered from weak auspicious stars in the past year. Fortunately, entering 2025, Roosters are still in harmony with Tai Sui. This with the blessing of auspicious stars "Santai", "Jiangxing" and "Dijie", there will be a breakthrough in work. You will have opportunities for promotion and salary increase. Moreover, after entering 2025, your personal abilities will be maximized, and your management skills will be improved.

Although you will not offend Tai Sui this year, there are still some unlucky stars that will interfere, so you need to take precautions in advance. Star "Guanfu" indicates the possibility of lawsuits. If you have a loan under your name, you should make reasonable arrangements for repayment, avoid over-investment, and help others guarantee to avoid insolvency.

The star "Wugui" represent that people born in the Year of the Rooster will think deeply about many things, and may even end up anxious and depressed. It is recommended that Rooster people should look away and not care too much about what others think. Otherwise, it will be harmful to the body and mind.

Career

After entering the Year of the Snake, the overall development of the Rooster people is good. Although there are many changes and you may need to find new opportunities, you will eventually achieve the goals they want with. It should be noted that you should not use too much force in everything.

When negotiating business with others, do not exaggerate the truth in order to achieve cooperation, or make false publicity, otherwise you will only end up with a lawsuit. There is an inevitable connection between "Santai" and "Guanfu" this year. You must pay attention to your own standards and have professional ethics. Don't always think about making a fortune, and try to use your own skills and abilities to gain wealth. It is the most reliable and long-term.

Wealth

The wealth fortune of people born in the Year of the Rooster will show a steady rise in 2025. In terms of Direct Wealth, whether workers or entrepreneurs, the overall income will increase compared with last year. If you can increase revenue and reduce expenditure at this time, then it will be more stable in the future.

The wealth of administrative personnel increases mainly through your own eloquence and ability. You can write more speeches and follow leaders to socialize, and the opportunities for promotion and salary increase are just around the corner.

In addition, friends who have had money disputes with others before will have your misunderstandings resolved this year, and problems involving money will gradually be resolved. Without debt pressure and worries, the wealth of Rooster people will become better and better.

Love & Relationship

Because of the good eloquence and outstanding image, people born in the Year of the Rooster have good popularity with the opposite sex in your daily life. In the past year, you have provoked too many bad relationships. These negative effects will continue into the Year of the Snake, and the top priority is to resolve them as soon as possible.

If a single Rooster wants to break up, you should bring it up completely and immediately, without breaking up the relationship. Married Rooster people should be more considerate of each other's difficulties, and avoid making misunderstandings. It is recommended that people born in the Year of the Rooster establish close ties with your family members and do more heart-warming gestures, such as giving gifts, celebrating anniversaries, etc., in order to promote relationship fortune.

Health

In the past year, people born in the Year of the Rooster might have encountered some health problems, and even be in danger of surgery. Luckily, after entering 2025, physical diseases will be healed, but the emotional disturbance will also affect Roosters.

This year, many Roosters will feel angry for no apparent reason, and may even get violent with others on impulse. It is recommended that you should not drive out of anger to avoid uncontrollable situations.

Rooster natives are always competitive and like to compete with others, whether in the workplace or in life. You may spend this year feeling sulky and internally distraught, but it is not worth it. It is recommended that you eliminate negative problems and maintain positive energy by walking, jogging or swimming.

Chinese Zodiac Rooster Vocabulary & Idioms