Chinese zodiac
Year of the Rooster
People born in Rooster years (1993, 2005, 2017, 2029…) are traditionally associated with traits like observant, hardworking, confident. The cycle repeats every 12 years.
Rooster years
196919811993200520172029
Rooster traits
observanthardworkingconfidenthonest
Rooster compatibility
By the traditional trines:
FAQ — Rooster
Which years are Rooster years?
Recent Rooster years: 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029 (the cycle repeats every 12 years).
What are the traits of the Rooster?
Traits associated with the Rooster: observant, hardworking, confident, honest.
Which animals is the Rooster compatible with?
By the traditional trines, the Rooster matches best with: Ox, Snake.
When does the Chinese year begin?
The Chinese year begins at Chinese New Year (late January – mid-February), not January 1. Someone born in January or early February may belong to the previous year’s animal.