Year of the Rooster
observant, hardworking, confident.
Rooster personality & traits
Roosters are sharp, confident and meticulous. Hardworking and observant, they take pride in doing things well and aren't afraid to speak their honest mind.
Years of the Rooster
People born in these years are Roosters: 2017, 2029, 2041. The Chinese zodiac follows a 12-year cycle. One key detail most sites get wrong: the animal changes at Chinese New Year (late January to mid-February), not January 1 — so if you were born in January or early February, check your exact animal with the calculator.
Rooster compatibility
In Chinese astrology, the Rooster is most compatible with the Ox, Snake, Dragon.
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What is the Year of the Rooster personality?
Roosters are sharp, confident and meticulous. Hardworking and observant, they take pride in doing things well and aren't afraid to speak their honest mind. In short: observant, hardworking, confident.
What years are the Year of the Rooster?
Recent Years of the Rooster include 2017, 2029, 2041. The Chinese zodiac runs on a 12-year cycle, and the animal changes at Chinese New Year (late January to mid-February), not January 1.
Who is the Rooster most compatible with?
In Chinese astrology, the Rooster matches best with the Ox, Snake, Dragon. Compatibility depends on both people's full charts, but these are the Rooster's most harmonious signs.