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Year of the Rooster: personality, matches and birth years

The Rooster is the tenth of the twelve zodiac signs, written 酉 and called Dậu in Vietnamese. It rules the hours from 5 to 7 in the evening, points due west and belongs to the Metal element. This is sunset, the time to gather in the results of the day, so tradition sees the Rooster as the careful sign that likes to tie up every loose end.

Personality

Roosters are hardworking and value precision. They plan well, work step by step and often catch the small mistakes others overlook. Their honesty makes them trustworthy, although their directness can sometimes sound sharp. Roosters also care about appearance and a tidy, orderly space. Because they are strict with themselves, they benefit from learning to say, "this is good enough."

Love and relationships

In love, the Rooster keeps promises and takes responsibility, building trust through consistency rather than grand words. High expectations can make their feedback sound like nagging, so starting with appreciation before pointing something out keeps things gentle. Once a Rooster commits, they tend to stay for the long haul.

Work and money

Thanks to their attention to detail, Roosters do well in accounting, finance, quality control, administration, law and design. They are especially appreciated in organizations with clear standards and procedures. Perfectionism can slow them down, so balancing deadlines with polish is an important skill. With money, steady saving and careful record-keeping suit them best.

Wellbeing

As a Metal sign, the Rooster is traditionally linked with the lungs, breathing and skin. Wanting everything just right can build tension in the neck and shoulders. Regular stretching, a few slow deep breaths and a consistent sleep schedule suit this sign particularly well.

Best matches and tricky matches

The Rooster forms a Three Harmonies group with the Buffalo (Ox) and the Snake, a combination that produces calm, solid results. Its Six Harmonies partner is the Dragon, a supportive match that brings out each other's strengths. The Rooster sits opposite the Cat (Rabbit), so differences in working style and emotional expression can cause friction, and the Rooster and the Dog form a Six Harms pair that may clash over principles. Still, the zodiac sign is only one factor; heavenly stems and elements matter just as much.

Rooster matches at a glance

Years of the Rooster and their Nạp Âm element

A Rooster year begins at Lunar New Year (in Four Pillars astrology, at the solar term Lập Xuân, the start of spring). If you were born in January or early February, you may still belong to the previous sign, the Monkey. Even among Roosters, the Nạp Âm element differs depending on the heavenly stem of the birth year.

YearStem-branchNạp ÂmElement
1933Gui YouSword-edge MetalMetal
1945Yi YouSpring WaterWater
1957Ding YouFire at the Foot of the MountainFire
1969Ji YouGreat Post-station EarthEarth
1981Xin YouPomegranate WoodWood
1993Gui YouSword-edge MetalMetal
2005Yi YouSpring WaterWater
2017Ding YouFire at the Foot of the MountainFire
2029Ji YouGreat Post-station EarthEarth

A note for the Rooster

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