Rooster
Rooster people are frank, meticulous and proud, holding themselves and others to high standards with organized, efficient drive.
The Rooster's lucky charms
- Colours
- yellow
- brown
- gold
- Numbers 5 · 7 · 8
- Flowers gladiolus, cockscomb, impatiens
- Directions northeast
- Seasons autumn
The Rooster's personality
People born under the Rooster are frank, meticulous and organized. They are efficient and methodical, and they take real pride in doing things properly. Their eye for detail and their analytical streak make them capable, and they are often decisive, bold and charismatic, with an ambitious, competitive edge. Loyalty and devotion tend to run deep in them.
The other side of these strengths shows up in perfectionism. The same high standards make them demanding, and their frankness can turn blunt. Pride can slide into vanity, and they tend to be critical, at times impulsive or jealous. They are often complex people whose sharpness can sting those around them.
In work and life they favor order, planning and steady method, getting things done cleanly and well. Their competitive drive suits careers such as athlete, where discipline and precision count.
Strengths
- frank (Confirmed by 4 independent sources)
- meticulous (Confirmed by 4 independent sources)
- organized (Confirmed by 4 independent sources)
- efficient (Confirmed by 3 independent sources)
- methodical (Confirmed by 3 independent sources)
- proud (Confirmed by 3 independent sources)
- charismatic (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
- decisive (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
- detail-oriented (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
- observant (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
- sociable (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
Weaknesses
- perfectionist (Confirmed by 5 independent sources)
- demanding (Confirmed by 4 independent sources)
- blunt (Confirmed by 3 independent sources)
- vain (Confirmed by 3 independent sources)
- critical (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
- impulsive (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
- jealous (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
- stubborn (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
Other traits
- ambitious (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
- analytical (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
- bold (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
- capable (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
- competitive (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
- complex (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
- devoted (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
- loyal (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
- outspoken (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
- punctual (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
- rigorous (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
- romantic (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
Careers
- athlete (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
The dots show how many independent sources agree on the trait, up to five.
The Rooster's pairings
Best matches
Handle with care
Neutral pairings: Tiger, Horse, Goat, Monkey, and Pig.
By the year's element
The element of the birth year shades the sign. Only traits several sources agree on are shown.
Wood Rooster
energetic
Fire Rooster
energetic
Earth Rooster
charming, fussy, reliable
Metal Rooster
determined, upright
Water Rooster
quick-witted
The sign in detail
- Earthly branch
- 酉 you
- Polarity
- Yin
- Branch element
- Metal
- Fixed element
- Metal
- Place in the cycle
- 10 of 12
The Rooster in questions
Rooster: what is its earthly branch?
The Rooster is the branch 酉 (you), number 10 of 12 in the cycle, of Yin polarity.
Rooster: what is its element?
Its element is Metal, whether you follow the branch element or the fixed element of popular horoscopes.
What are the strengths of the Rooster?
According to several agreeing sources: frank, meticulous, organized, efficient, and methodical.
What are the weaknesses of the Rooster?
According to several agreeing sources: perfectionist, demanding, blunt, vain, and critical.
Rooster: which signs are favourable to it?
In the classical tradition: Ox, Dragon, and Snake.
Rooster: which signs are unfavourable to it?
In the classical tradition: Rat, Rabbit, and Dog.
What are the lucky charms of the Rooster?
Colours: yellow, brown, and gold. Flowers: gladiolus, cockscomb, and impatiens. Numbers: 5, 7, and 8. Directions: northeast. Seasons: autumn.
This profile rests on the Chinese tradition. The affinities between signs, yin and yang and the elements follow the classical treatises of Chinese astrology; a character trait, lucky charm or career is kept only when at least two independent sources confirm it.