Rooster is the tenth zodiac in the 12 Chinese zodiacs. It’s associated with the earthly branch You (酉), which corresponds to the hours 5-7 in the afternoon. In terms of Yin and Yang, the zodiac Rooster is Yin.

Years of the Rooster

Years of the Rooster	Period	Associated Element	Yin/Yang	Heavenly Stems
1933	Jan.26,1933 - Feb.13,1934	Water	Yin	Ren You
1945	Feb.13,1945 Feb.1,1946	Wood	Yin	Yi You
1957	Jan.31,1957 Feb.17,1958	Fire	Yin	Ding You
1969	Feb.17,1969 Feb.5,1970	Earth	Yin	Ji You
1981	Feb.5,1981 Jan.24,1982	Metal	Yin	Xin You
1993	Jan.23,1993 Feb.9,1994	Water	Yin	Gui You
2005	Feb.9,2005 Jan.28,2006	Wood	Yin	Yi You
2017	Jan.28,2017 Feb.15,2018	Fire	Yin	Ding You
2029	Feb.13,2029 Feb.2,2030	Earth	Yin	Ji You

Rooster People’s Personality

Strengths

1. Persevering, persistent, brave, and decisive.

2. Social, confidant, methodical, and ambitious.

3. Diligent, honest, intelligent, dedicated, generous, and active.

4. Eloquent, straightforward, and responsible.

5. Competitive, quick-witted, and self-motivated.

6. Considerate and caring.

Weaknesses

1. Vain, unrealistic, and too frank.

2. Selfish, mean, and short-sighted.

3. Emotional and obstinate.

4. Strange, nagging, arrogant, and impatient.

Characteristics of Rooster Men

In life: men born in years of the rooster are good at managing finances and time. They always keep their income and expenditure balanced and make full use of their time to deal with all kinds of things. However, rooster men are not good at engaging in reformative works. They can only complete their tasks. Also, rooster men are emotional, which may hinder them from breaking new grounds.

In relationships: rooster men don't like experienced and reserved women. They prefer young girls and ladies. During the relationship, they like to be praised and complimented constantly so that their vanity can be satisfied.

In career: rooster men are born with natural abilities to deal with difficulties, so most of them can make their own business at a young age. However, to maintain a good career, rooster men need to control their rigorous characters and be mature.

Characteristics of Rooster Women

In life: women born in years of rooster often dress plainly and simply. They like a simple and natural life. In daily life, rooster women can take care of everything in their families. They like to be organized and keep their houses tidy and clean. Besides, rooster women don't take orders from other people; they often do a lot before anyone can tip them.

In relationships: rooster women often have issues getting intimate with people. As a result, they often meet their loved ones at a relatively old age.

In career: rooster women usually have an outstanding performance in their career. They are responsible, diligent, capable, and confidant. No matter how trivial their work is, rooster women will treat them seriously and do their best. Besides, rooster women are patient and loyal. They are very suitable for works that require great dedication like proofreading and research.

Roosters and Western Astrology Signs

	Rooster
Aries	Enthusiastic, curious, lively, and frank.
Taurus	Wise, generous, reliable, confidant, and optimistic.
Gemini	Energetic, vigorous, and confidant.
Cancer	Kind-hearted and generous.
Leo	Low-spirited, short-tempered, but kind.
Virgo	Decisive, brave, acute, and practical.
Libra	Arrogant, self-conceited, and severe.
Scorpio	Talented, capable, and persistent.
Sagittarius	Frank, honest, graceful, considerate, and impressive.
Capricorn	Discreet, stubborn, upright, and self-motivated.
Aquarius	Composed and insusceptible.
Pisces	Adaptive, adventurous, and good at applying their strengths.

Roosters and Five Elements

Types of Tiger	Years	Characteristics
Wood Rooster	1945, 2005	Wood roosters are generous, helpful, steady, and responsible. They like to help people without asking for any return and always try to do their job well. Besides, wood roosters can maintain a good relationship with their colleagues, so they often have relatively good work at a young age. Besides, wood roosters value families and friends very much; they are willing to spend a lot of time maintaining those relationships.
Metal Rooster	1921, 1981	Golden roosters are talkative, principled, and clear-minded. Before engaging in anything, they often make a plan and stick to it. Thus, golden roosters often have a good life. They also like freedom and hate regular work life, which is why most golden roosters choose to start their own business. Their acute perception and sharp business mind often help them to choose a profitable career.
Water Rooster	1933, 1993	Water roosters are sensitive, suspicious, and lack security. They often hold suspicion towards strangers. However, water roosters are very independent. They often solve problems by themselves, no matter how serious the situation is. In life, water roosters are rather solitary; they don't like the social life. If they can get out and meet more people, water roosters will achieve a lot in their lives.
Fire Rooster	1957, 2017	Fire roosters have a high career ambition. They often put a lot of their energy into work and ignore their families. In their early ages of working, fire roosters won't be easy. They neither have a strong family background nor a big interpersonal relationship. Thus, fire roosters need to open a career on their own. In their middle ages, fire roosters can succeed to a certain extent, but their long-time focusing on work often cost them the relationship with families.
Earth Rooster	1909, 1969	Earth roosters are honest, mild, and sincere. In relationships, they often do a lot and speak less. At work, these roosters are hardworking and dedicated.

Roosters with Different Blood Type

Roosters with Blood Type A

Roosters with blood type A ate disciplined, meticulous, eloquent, and ingenious. They like to help their friends in need. Besides, these roosters are obstinate, strong, self-motivated, and value their career very much. They know when to show their ability and make a fast and correct judgment.

Roosters with Blood Type B

Roosters with blood type B are independent, dignified, emotional, compassionate, rebellious, and meticulous. They don't like to be bossed around. Instead, they like to order other people to do things. At work, these roosters are responsible; they always try their best to complete the tasks perfectly. Besides, the natural ability of judgment and execution enables roosters to deal with all kinds of trivial things well.

Roosters with Blood Type AB

Rooster people with blood type AB are straightforward, honest, kind-hearted, caring, helpful, and expressive. They can often move people by using emotions and reasons. These roosters also have a high competency. They can be the core leaders of a team and lead their colleagues to proceed as they planned. Besides, such roosters are competitive, vigorous, and acute. Therefore, they can often succeed.

Roosters with Blood Type O

Roosters with blood type O are smart, deft, understanding, flexible, ingenious, obstinate, and meticulous. They have a strong capability in judgment and leadership. Although these roosters seem playful and luxurious outside, they have a sense of justice and are willing to sacrifice for it.

Roosters’ Love Compatibility

Each zodiac has its characteristics. Love compatibility of Chinese zodiacs takes these characteristics, five elements, and the horoscope into account to predict the best and worst matches. Refer to the following table for Roosters’ best matches.

Rat

Ox

Tiger

Rabbit

Dragon

Snake

Horse

Goat

Monkey

Rooster

Dog

Pig

Rooster

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Good Matches: Ox, Snake

Bad Matches: Rat, Rabbit, Horse, Pig

Lucky and Unlucky Things for Rooster People

Lucky Things for Roosters

Lucky Numbers: 5, 7, 8

Lucky Colors: gold, brown, brownish yellow, yellow

Lucky Flowers: gladiola, impatiens, cockscomb

Lucky Directions: west, southwest, northeast

Things to be avoided

Unlucky numbers: 1, 3, 9

Unlucky Colors: white, green

Unlucky directions: east, north

Suitable Jobs and Careers for Roosters

Best Career for Roosters

Jobs suitable for roosters: politicians, police, diplomats, sportsmen, fashion designers, beauticians, tour guides, and artists. The best career for roosters is literature and art.

Best Business for Roosters - cosmetics

Roosters like to remain beautiful all the time. They are interested in and have a lot of experience in makeup. Therefore, if roosters engage in the cosmetic business, they will be quite successful.

Who is the Best Business Partner for Roosters?

Rooster and Rat	Average partners.
Rooster and Ox	Great partners.
Rooster and Tiger	Average partners
Rooster and Rabbit	Bad partners.
Rooster and Dragon	Great partners.
Rooster and Snake	Great partners.
Rooster and Horse	Good partners.
Rooster and Goat	Average partners.
Rooster and Monkey	Average partners.
Rooster and Rooster	Bad partners.
Rooster and Dog	Average partners.
Rooster and Pig	Average partners.

How to Build a Relationship with Roosters?

1. Reassure Them

Rooster people often lack a sense of security; they often feel sad for things that don't even concern them. Thus, the best way to get along with them is to reassure them and make them feel safe with you.

2. Be Patient

Rooster people may seem serious outside; they are stressed. They can’t bear everyone remains silent around them. Thus, if you can do the talk and say something humorous to break the ice, you will find roosters easygoing.

3. Be Convincing

Roosters are competitive, self-motivated, and efficient. They have a clear goal for everything. Therefore, if you want to be their friends, you need to be convincing and respect them. They will agree with you once they find your ideas and actions reasonable and rational.

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