ROOSTER

THE ALERT, HONORABLE ROOSTER
Symbolic Characteristic: CONFIDENCE
Energy: YIN
Element: METAL
Month: SEPTEMBER
Direction: WEST
Season: FALL

WOOD ROOSTERS (1945, 2005):
The wood element provides Roosters with the opportunity to gain wisdom throughout their lives. Wood Roosters are less hot-tempered and more easygoing than the average Rooster and will prefer spending their time in quiet pursuit of knowledge.

FIRE ROOSTERS (1957, 2017):
Fire adds more heat to Roosters' already passionate and daring personality. Fire roosters are bold in both dress and manner. They have presence and, as they are not swayed much by others' opinions, can attain high public positions.

EARTH ROOSTERS (1969):
The earth element ensures that these Roosters are more grounded than the other Roosters. Earth Roosters are not as flamboyant or argumentative. As they are more self-controlled, they have more ability to manage their personal finances.

METAL ROOSTERS (1921, 1981):
The effect of double metal is to make Roosters even more resolute and uncompromising in manner. Metal Roosters are perfectionists who set high standards for themselves and others. Supercritical of everything and everyone, they may be difficult to get along with.

WATER ROOSTERS (1933, 1993):
Water provides Roosters with more personal adaptability and more empathy for others. Water Roosters enjoy their social activities and are attractive to a wider audience. Less self-obsessed than other Roosters, Water Roosters are a pleasure to have around.

RELATIONSHIP CHART FOR ROOSTERS:

ROOSTER With	Rating	Potential For Love, Friendship and Professional Life
Ox	Best	Much sucess could come from this pairing, as flamboyant Rooster will attend to the social aspects of the relationship, while Ox will attend to the detailed planning and physical work.
Snake	Best	Each will complement and have respect for other. Snake will admire Roosters' flamboyant social presence, and Rooster will appreciate Snake's wise counsel and social refinement.
Rat	Challenging	Each will be too quick to misjudge the other. Rat will view Rooster as too flamboyant and superficial, while Rooster will lose patience with Rat's cool and controlled exterior.
Tiger	Good But Needs Work	Each will be atrracted to the other's appearance, but Rooster and Tiger will have very different communication styles. Rooster will henpeck Tiger on every detail, which will frustrate carefree Tiger.
Dragon	Good But Needs Work	Mutual attraction is assured, as Dragon and Rooster regularly share the limelight. Unfortunately, neither will be very interested in a committed relationship with the other.
Horse	Good But Needs Work	Both are lively and and entertaining, which ensures initial attraction. However, Rooster will want to control the relationship, which will cause Horse to bolt.
Sheep	Challenging	Each suffers from personal insecurities, which will make this an unproductive pairing. Rooster will not be able to understand Sheep's introversion. Sheep will feel embarrassed by Rooster's flamboyance.
Monkey	Positive	There is a lot of potential with this pairing, as both are lively entertainers. Both will need to restrain themselves from judging the other too quickly to ensure that they see all the qualities the other offers.
Rooster	Good But Needs Work	An exotic and attractive pairing, these two will maintain an extensive social life. As each will fight for control, they will need to exercise restraint and understanding.
Dog	Challenging	These two have different values and beliefs. Dog will find Rooster egotistical and self-absorbed, and Rooster will find Dog too moralistic and unselfish for his or her own good.
Pig	Positive	Pig will be happy for Rooster to rule and will be understanding of Rooster's secret insecurities. Rooster will appreciate Pig's support and will reward pig with its generosity.
Rabbit	Very Bad	The Rooster and Rabbit are poles apart in their values and social styles and, hence, there will be little respect between them. Rabbit is considerate and understated, and Rooster is fairly self-absorbed.