Year of the Rooster
Fixed element: Metal · Recent years: 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029
- Element
- Metal
- Lucky numbers
- 5, 7, 8
- Lucky colors
- gold, brown, yellow
- Best match
- Ox
Rooster personality
The Rooster is confident, sharp and hardworking — the proud perfectionist of the zodiac. Observant and detail-oriented, Roosters notice everything and take pride in doing things well. Honest to a fault, they say what they think and have a strong sense of right and wrong. Flamboyant and a little vain, they love to look good and shine, but underneath the showmanship is a diligent, loyal and capable worker. Roosters can be critical or blunt, but they're also generous, courageous and utterly reliable once you've earned their trust.
Key traits: confident, hardworking, honest, observant
Strengths
- ✦ Hardworking and capable
- ✦ Honest and direct
- ✦ Observant and organised
- ✦ Confident and loyal
Weaknesses
- ✦ Critical or blunt
- ✦ Perfectionistic
- ✦ Vain or boastful
- ✦ Can be defensive
Rooster in love
In love, the Rooster is devoted, attentive and loyal — they show love through dependability and looking after the details that matter. Direct and honest, they don't play games and expect the same in return. Roosters can be critical, so they need a partner who appreciates their honesty and isn't easily wounded by it. Beneath the proud exterior is a committed, protective and surprisingly romantic partner.
Rooster career & money
Roosters excel in careers that reward precision, honesty and hard work — management, accounting, law, medicine, the military, journalism and any detail-driven field. Their organisational skills, diligence and eye for quality make them excellent professionals who get things right. They take pride in their work and thrive where excellence and integrity are valued.
Famous people born in the Year of the Rooster
Beyoncé, Jennifer Aniston, Roger Federer.