Quick answer
The Rooster is the archetype of precision: observant, hardworking, and frank. The Rooster is attentive to detail, orderly, and tireless. It is honest and direct, proud of its work, and punctual. That frankness can become criticism or vanity. It is one of the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac, the twelve-year cycle that fixes the year of birth and repeats every twenty-four centuries.
Keywords
- precision
- diligence
- frankness
- pride
Personality
The Rooster is attentive to detail, orderly, and tireless. It is honest and direct, proud of its work, and punctual. That frankness can become criticism or vanity.
Compatibility and opposition
In the affinity-triangle tradition (三合), the Rooster harmonises with Ox and Snake. The opposing sign is the Rabbit.
Years of the sign
Recent Rooster years: 2017, 2005, 1993, 1981, 1969, 1957. The animal changes at Chinese New Year (late January–mid February), not on January 1st: if you were born near the boundary, use the calculator for the exact result.
Strengths
- honesty
- diligence
- courage
- precision
Challenges
- bluntness
- vanity
- criticism
- rigidity
Compatible signs
Compatibility
In Chinese tradition, the Rooster has two trine partners (Ox, Snake), a secret friend (Dragon), and a clash sign (Rabbit).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Rooster personality like?
- The Rooster is attentive to detail, orderly, and tireless. It is honest and direct, proud of its work, and punctual. That frankness can become criticism or vanity.
- Which signs is the Rooster compatible with?
- In the affinity-triangle tradition (三合), the Rooster harmonises with Ox and Snake. The opposing sign is the Rabbit.
- What are the Rooster years?
- Recent Rooster years: 2017, 2005, 1993, 1981, 1969, 1957. The animal changes at Chinese New Year (late January–mid February), not on January 1st: if you were born near the boundary, use the calculator for the exact result.
- How do I find my exact Chinese sign?
- Use the Chinese zodiac calculator: enter your birth date to get animal, element and polarity, with the correct Chinese New Year boundaries.
- Is this a prediction?
- No. It is symbolic tradition: original descriptions by the Aurapure team, not predictive horoscopy.