Year of the Rooster
鸡 · 酉 (yǒu)
Rooster Personality
The Rooster is the tenth sign in the Chinese zodiac cycle. People born in the Year of the Rooster are known for their attention to detail and strong work ethic. They value punctuality and keep their commitments. Their practical and observant nature makes them reliable team members, though their directness can occasionally catch others off guard.
Traits & Characteristics
Key Traits
- Observant
- Hardworking
- Courageous
- Honest
- Capable
Strengths
- Detail-oriented
- Punctual
- Loyal
- Practical
Weaknesses
- Critical
- Blunt
- Can be vain
Lucky Attributes
Lucky Numbers
5, 7, 8
Lucky Colors
Gold, Brown, Yellow
Lucky Directions
South, Southeast
Compatibility
The Rooster in 2026 & 2027
Metal is weakened by Fire — a year requiring more effort. The year's element works against yours, meaning results may require extra persistence. Conservation of resources is wise.
Metal is weakened by Fire — a year requiring more effort. The year's element works against yours, meaning results may require extra persistence. Conservation of resources is wise.
Years of the Rooster
The Rooster recurs every 12 years. Note that the Chinese zodiac follows the lunar calendar — if you were born in January or February, check whether your birth date fell before or after Chinese New Year that year.
| Year | Element | Yin/Yang | Full Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Wood | Yin | Yin Wood Rooster |
| 1957 | Fire | Yin | Yin Fire Rooster |
| 1969 | Earth | Yin | Yin Earth Rooster |
| 1981 | Metal | Yin | Yin Metal Rooster |
| 1993 | Water | Yin | Yin Water Rooster |
| 2005 | Wood | Yin | Yin Wood Rooster |
| 2017 | Fire | Yin | Yin Fire Rooster |
| 2029 | Earth | Yin | Yin Earth Rooster |
| 2041 | Metal | Yin | Yin Metal Rooster |
The Metal Element
The Rooster's fixed element is Metal, derived from its Earthly Branch (酉). This element colors the Rooster's core characteristics regardless of birth year.
In the five-element cycle: Metal generates Water, controls Wood, and is strengthened by Earth. The birth year's element (from the Heavenly Stems) adds a second layer — which is why a Wood Rooster and a Metal Rooster can have quite different tendencies despite sharing the same animal sign.
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