The Rooster Sign
The Rooster is known as neat and plainly honest. You are diligent about detail and proud of your work.
- Earthly branch
- 酉
- Branch element
- Metal
- Polarity
- Yin
- Six Harmony
- Dragon
Years of the Rooster
| Year | Pillar | Element | Lunar New Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | 己酉 | Earth | 22 January 1909 |
| 1921 | 辛酉 | Metal | 8 February 1921 |
| 1933 | 癸酉 | Water | 26 January 1933 |
| 1945 | 乙酉 | Wood | 13 February 1945 |
| 1957 | 丁酉 | Fire | 31 January 1957 |
| 1969 | 己酉 | Earth | 17 February 1969 |
| 1981 | 辛酉 | Metal | 5 February 1981 |
| 1993 | 癸酉 | Water | 23 January 1993 |
| 2005 | 乙酉 | Wood | 9 February 2005 |
| 2017 | 丁酉 | Fire | 28 January 2017 |
| 2029 | 己酉 | Earth | 13 February 2029 |
Six Harmony: Dragon
The two of you form a Six Harmony pair, traditionally one of the most complementary relationships between signs.
Three Harmony: Ox and Snake
The two of you belong to a Three Harmony group, traditionally read as being in step and working together easily.
Opposite: Rabbit
Your signs sit opposite each other on the circle. Traditionally this is read as two strong styles; with mutual listening, the difference can become a complement.
Prone to misunderstanding: Dog
Tradition reads this pair of signs as more prone to misunderstanding. A habit of speaking openly can help a great deal.
No special bond: Rat, Tiger, Horse, Goat, Monkey and Pig
Your signs have no special bond in tradition. Your harmony is decided by what the two of you build together.
Lunar New Year or Li Chun?
The zodiac year by the Lunar New Year and the BaZi year do not always change on the same day. The Lunar New Year follows the moon, while BaZi changes at Li Chun, a solar point that falls around 4 February.
Frequently asked questions
Which years are the Rooster?
Among them 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017 and 2029.
When is the next year of the Rooster?
2029, with the Lunar New Year on 13 February 2029.
Which sign is opposite the Rooster?
The Rabbit. Traditionally these are two strong styles, and they can complement each other when both listen.