Precise, persuasive, and never afraid to speak the truth.
Years of the Rooster include 2029, 2017, 2005, 1993, 1981, 1969, 1957, 1945, 1933. Roosters hold the 10th position in the twelve-year cycle. Roosters shine when they can organise, analyse, and refine. They are confident communicators who value excellence, clarity, and a life that feels polished.
2017 is a Fire Rooster year with a yin pulse.
Career: Career & Ambition: Expect momentum whenever you collaborate or share ideas openly. Make space for skill upgrades and you will stand out during the busiest chapters of the year.
Wealth: Wealth & Opportunity: Budget mindfully in the first half of the year, then double down on investments that pass both your intuition and your research filters.
Relationships: Relationships & Community: Show up consistently for the people who value your heart. Thoughtful emotional check-ins will dissolve any lingering misunderstandings.
Health: Health & Vitality: Balance ambition with rest. Combine movement with calming rituals so your nervous system stays steady while you chase new horizons.
Lucky colours: Crimson, Coral, Gold
2029 is a Earth Rooster year with a yin pulse.
Career: Career & Ambition: Expect momentum whenever you collaborate or share ideas openly. Make space for skill upgrades and you will stand out during the busiest chapters of the year.
Wealth: Wealth & Opportunity: Budget mindfully in the first half of the year, then double down on investments that pass both your intuition and your research filters.
Relationships: Relationships & Community: Show up consistently for the people who value your heart. Thoughtful emotional check-ins will dissolve any lingering misunderstandings.
Health: Health & Vitality: Balance ambition with rest. Combine movement with calming rituals so your nervous system stays steady while you chase new horizons.
Lucky colours: Saffron, Olive, Sand
These are the lucky items that bring Roosters luck.
Natural allies who share core values and energy. Powerful and harmonious connections.
Perfect complementary match. Balances and completes each other beautifully.
Generally harmonious. These pairings can work well with mutual respect and understanding.
Creates subtle tensions. Best to maintain respectful distance.
Direct opposition. Requires significant effort and compromise.
Most harmful pairing. Brings out the worst in each other.
Roosters notice every flaw and every opportunity. They prefer honest feedback, orderly spaces, and routines that allow them to demonstrate mastery.
Rooster men are protective perfectionists who show love through practical help and fierce advocacy.
Rooster women are dazzling and disciplined. They lead with style, appreciate appreciation, and need partners who honour their standards.
Layer the five elements with the animal to understand how each sixty-year cycle expresses itself.
Animal + Element | Key Traits |
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Wood Rooster | Wood Roosters are entrepreneurial planners who enjoy guiding communities. |
Fire Rooster | Fire Roosters are charismatic performers with fearless opinions. |
Earth Rooster | Earth Roosters are dependable organisers who keep projects on schedule. |
Metal Rooster | Metal Roosters are meticulous craftsmen devoted to quality. |
Water Rooster | Water Roosters are articulate diplomats who combine logic with charm. |
Each cycle starts on Chinese New Year in the Pacific/Kiritimati timezone (UTC+14) so the upcoming year becomes available the moment it begins anywhere on Earth.
Year | Element & Polarity | Cycle Start | Cycle End |
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2029 | Earth (Yin) | February 13, 2029 | February 2, 2030 |
2017 | Fire (Yin) | January 28, 2017 | February 15, 2018 |
2005 | Wood (Yin) | February 9, 2005 | January 28, 2006 |
1993 | Water (Yin) | January 23, 1993 | February 9, 1994 |
1981 | Metal (Yin) | February 5, 1981 | January 24, 1982 |
1969 | Earth (Yin) | February 17, 1969 | February 5, 1970 |
1957 | Fire (Yin) | January 31, 1957 | February 17, 1958 |
1945 | Wood (Yin) | February 13, 1945 | February 1, 1946 |
1933 | Water (Yin) | January 26, 1933 | February 13, 1934 |