Recent years of the Rooster include 2029, 2017, 2005, 1993, 1981, 1969, 1957, and 1945.

The Rooster is 10th among the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac cycle. Every 12 years is a Rooster year, beginning at Chinese New Year.

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Rooster Years

People born in a year of the Rooster are called Roosters in China. You have a one in 12 chance of being a Rooster. Rooster years are generally dated by the Chinese lunar calendar (starting at Chinese New Year). So if you were born in January or February. Use our "Find Your Chinese Zodiac Sign" tool to find your zodiacanimal sign or see the table below. Find Your Chinese Zodiac Sign Choose your date of birth and find out about your Chinese zodiac sign. Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 You are a: Lucky numbers:

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Rooster Year When Type of Rooster 1933 January 26, 1933 – February 13, 1934 Water Rooster 1945 February 13, 1945 – February 1, 1946 Wood Rooster 1957 January 31, 1957 – February 17, 1958 Fire Rooster 1969 February 17, 1969 – February 5, 1970 Earth rooster 1981 February 5, 1981 – January 24, 1982 Gold rooster 1993 January 23, 1993 – February 9, 1994 Water Rooster 2005 February 9, 2005 – January 28, 2006 Wood Rooster 2017 January 28, 2017 – February 15, 2018 Fire Rooster 2029 February 13, 2029 – February 2, 2030 Earth Rooster

Lucky Things for People Born in a Year of the Rooster

Lucky Things for Roosters:

Lucky numbers: 5, 7, and 8

5, 7, and 8 Lucky days: the 4th and 26th of any Chinese lunar month

the 4th and 26th of any Chinese lunar month Lucky colors: gold, brown, and yellow

gold, brown, and yellow Lucky flowers: gladiola, cockscomb

gladiola, cockscomb Lucky directions: south, southeast

south, southeast Lucky months: the 2nd, 5th, and 11th Chinese lunar months.

Unlucky Things for Roosters:

Unlucky color: red

red Unlucky numbers: 1, 3, and 9

1, 3, and 9 Unlucky direction: east

east Unlucky months: the 3rd, 9th, and 12th Chinese lunar months

Rooster's Personality: Roosters are observant, hardworking...

People born in a year of the Rooster are very observant. Hardworking, resourceful, courageous, and talented, Roosters are very confident in themselves.

Active, Amusing, and Popular Among a Crowd

Roosters are always active, amusing, and popular within a crowd. Roosters are talkative, outspoken, frank, open, honest, and loyal individuals. They like to be the center of attention and always appear attractive and beautiful.

Roosters are happiest when they are surrounded by others, whether at a party or just a social gathering. They enjoy the spotlight and will exhibit their charm on any occasion.

Roosters expect others to listen to them while they speak, and can become agitated if they don't. Vain and boastful, Roosters like to brag about themselves and their accomplishments.

Their behavior of continually seeking the unwavering attention of others annoys people around them at times.

Wood, Fire, Earth, Gold, and Water Roosters

In Chinese astrology, each zodiac year is not just associated with an animal sign but also with one of the five elements: Gold (Metal), Wood, Water, Fire, or Earth.

Both the zodiac sign and element are believed to affect one's personality and destiny. Below are the five types of Rooster:

Type of Rooster Year of Birth Characteristics Wood Rooster 1945, 2005 Energetic, overconfident, tender, and unstable Fire Rooster 1957, 2017 Trustworthy, with a strong sense of timekeeping and responsibility at work Earth Rooster 1909, 1969 Lovely, generous, trustworthy, and popular with their friends Gold Rooster 1921, 1981 Determined, brave, perseverant, and hardworking Water Rooster 1933, 1993 Smart, quick-witted, tenderhearted, and compassionate

See Chinese Zodiac Roosters and the 5 Elements: Characters and Destinies.

Love Compatibility for Roosters

Each animal sign has its unique characteristics. The love compatibility of Chinese zodiac animals takes into account the characteristics of each animal. Only those whose characteristics match well can be good partners. See below the compatibility of the Rooster with other animals.

Best with an Ox or Snake

an Ox or Snake Worst with a Rat, Rabbit, Horse, or Pig

Best Suited Careers for Roosters

Roosters are more motivated than other animals in the Chinese zodiac, making their careers a priority in their lives. Roosters are hard working, multi-talented, and can deal with a variety of jobs.

Good career choices for Roosters are: news broadcaster, sales person, restaurant owner, hairdresser, public relations officer, farmer, athlete, teacher, waiter, journalist, travel writer, dentist, surgeon, soldier, fireman, security guard, and police officer.

How to Build Relationships with Roosters

Roosters are loyal and they make devoted friends. They always keep their promises and are always true to their word. Sensitive individuals may find it hard to get along well with Roosters, because they always brag about themselves and their accomplishments, which may make others feel uncomfortable.

Roosters' Horoscope for 2020

Roosters will have stable development during 2020. They will be go-getters in their careers and have good control of their emotions.

Rooster Years Are Unlucky for Roosters!

According to Chinese astrology, the year of one's birth sign is the most unlucky year in the 12-year cycle.

In a year of your sign, horoscopes for all aspects of your life will not be very good. However, you can reverse fate by paying attention to the God of Age, Tai Sui, and warding off bad luck.

Therefore, Roosters should pay special attention to avoid misfortune in their lives in the year of their birth sign. The next Rooster year is 2029. Find out more on How to Be Lucky in Your Birth Sign Year.

Famous Rooster People

Famous Rooster Birth Date Element Bob Marley February 6, 1945 Wood Rooster Jennifer Lopez July 24, 1969 Earth Rooster Britney Spears December 2, 1981 Gold Rooster Hans Zimmer September 12, 1957 Fire Rooster

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