Chinese zodiac · sign 10 of 12
Rooster
The Rooster represents punctuality, observation and courage. It's a symbol of honesty and precision.
- On the wheel of the twelve animals, in black: Rooster.
- The red triangle links it with its two friends (三合): Ox and Snake.
- The dotted line crosses to its opposite (六冲): Cat.
History and symbolism
The Rooster in the Chinese tradition
The Rooster is a symbol of dawn and renewal in Chinese culture. Its crow marks the start of a new day.
Traits
How it shows up
Characteristics
- Observant
- Brave
- Punctual
- Honest
- Organized
Strengths
- Sharp observation
- Punctuality
- Courage
- Organization
- Honesty
Challenges
- Excessive criticism
- Vanity
- Harshness
- Perceived cruelty
- Stubbornness
Rooster years
Were you born in a Rooster year?
The Chinese year starts with the Lunar New Year, between January 21 and February 21. If you were born in those weeks, check the exact day: your sign may be the previous one.
| Year | From | To | Element |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | Jan 26, 1933 | Feb 13, 1934 | Water |
| 1945 | Feb 13, 1945 | Feb 1, 1946 | Wood |
| 1957 | Jan 31, 1957 | Feb 17, 1958 | Fire |
| 1969 | Feb 17, 1969 | Feb 5, 1970 | Earth |
| 1981 | Feb 5, 1981 | Jan 24, 1982 | Metal |
| 1993 | Jan 23, 1993 | Feb 9, 1994 | Water |
| 2005 | Feb 9, 2005 | Jan 28, 2006 | Wood |
| 2017 | Jan 28, 2017 | Feb 15, 2018 | Fire |
| 2029 | Feb 13, 2029 | Feb 2, 2030 | Earth |
The five elements
Five versions of the same sign
Every Rooster is also born with one of five elements, which changes every two years. The table above shows which one belongs to each year.
Wood
Fire
Earth
Metal
Water
What's your animal?
Calculate it from your date of birth, with the exact Chinese New Year cutoff, and see which countries, brands and people share your sign.
Keep in mind
The Rooster in the zodiac is a cultural construction. It has no scientific basis.
The Chinese zodiac is an age-old belief system rooted in Chinese culture. Molino uses it as a tool for reflection and self-knowledge. The interpretations don't constitute scientific evidence, predictions or diagnoses. The calculations are deterministic and reproducible from the year of birth.