The Rooster in the Chinese zodiac
In love, the Rooster is honest, orderly and proud. It says openly what it thinks and needs someone who values its frankness.
The years of the Rooster
The year begins with the Chinese New Year, the second new moon after the winter solstice (Beijing time). The table gives the first and last day of every year.
| Year | Animal and element | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | Metal Rooster | 8 February 1921 | 27 January 1922 |
| 1933 | Water Rooster | 26 January 1933 | 13 February 1934 |
| 1945 | Wood Rooster | 13 February 1945 | 1 February 1946 |
| 1957 | Fire Rooster | 31 January 1957 | 17 February 1958 |
| 1969 | Earth Rooster | 17 February 1969 | 5 February 1970 |
| 1981 | Metal Rooster | 5 February 1981 | 24 January 1982 |
| 1993 | Water Rooster | 23 January 1993 | 9 February 1994 |
| 2005 | Wood Rooster | 9 February 2005 | 28 January 2006 |
| 2017 | Fire Rooster | 28 January 2017 | 15 February 2018 |
| 2029 | Earth Rooster | 13 February 2029 | 2 February 2030 |