Chinese Zodiac: The Rooster
Jaunty Rooster, you were born to bounce back. Your life is a roller-coaster ride, a chaotic mix of successes and setbacks, periods of prosperity and hardship, trials, tribulations, and other emotionally draining or gut-wrenching experiences, yet you remain an irrepressibly steadfast and courageous spirit. Resilience is your defining characteristic. Regardless of the depth of despair, you simply pick yourself up, smooth your feathers, and confidently stride forward once more. You radiate enthusiasm. Your joy in experiencing new thrills is infectious. People eagerly seek your company, wishing to visit your places, see your sights, and share your exciting way of life. You will frequently hold positions of authority. You are naturally inclined to lead and excel at setting a positive example. You work exceptionally hard.
Despite a sometimes arrogant demeanor and a tendency towards conceit, you cannot be accused of being either overly aggressive or pedantic. You are a multi-talented, open-minded, yet curiously conservative individual. In matters of love, you are captivated by elegance and sophistication. Consider pursuing a glamorous Snake, or engage with an encouraging Dog. Even better, for the sake of a challenge, allow yourself to be charmed by a steady Ox. All of these pairings are capable of easing the difficulties and alleviating the strain of your exhaustingly busy life.
Listen closely. Heed my advice: you are too direct for your own benefit. Make an effort to be less candid. Your bluntness can be your downfall. Feel free to promote yourself, but try not to expose your own weaknesses in the process. Remember, a Rooster in trouble is nothing more than chicken soup.
Rooster years
The Chinese year starts at Lunar New Year, so January and February birthdays may belong to the previous animal.
- 1933: Water Rooster (1933-01-26 to 1934-02-13)
- 1945: Wood Rooster (1945-02-13 to 1946-02-01)
- 1957: Fire Rooster (1957-01-31 to 1958-02-17)
- 1969: Earth Rooster (1969-02-17 to 1970-02-05)
- 1981: Metal Rooster (1981-02-05 to 1982-01-24)
- 1993: Water Rooster (1993-01-23 to 1994-02-09)
- 2005: Wood Rooster (2005-02-09 to 2006-01-28)
- 2017: Fire Rooster (2017-01-28 to 2018-02-15)
- 2029: Earth Rooster (2029-02-13 to 2030-02-02)