These flamboyant characters are confident and extremely dignified, carrying with them a distinct air of authority. They make great conversationalists, and are direct, honest, and loyal. Roosters are well groomed and stylish with a keen eye for fashion, but at times may appear ostentatious. They love shopping but are very good at finding a good deal.

Roosters love social events, have a wide group of friends and are great at making influential contacts. They are flexible enough to fit into almost any social scene and make friends. They are sometimes outspoken, possibly even arrogant, and love to be in the limelight, indeed, they may crave attention to a degree that becomes annoying or overwhelming for others.

However, they are not uncaring folk. They make devoted friends, are great at keeping promises, and have a keen interest in the environment, humanitarianism and others’ welfare.

Roosters are extremely organised and meticulous, preferring to plan things well in advance. They may be obsessed with efficiency and constantly note down important things and reminders for the future. They are precise and methodical, which, combined with their determination to succeed, makes them excellent problem solvers. Many Roosters are interested in self development, and they have many skills that set them up for success; dedication, decisiveness, ingenuity, and courage.

Wood Rooster

Lively, fun, family focused, overconfident, tender, unstable.

Wood Roosters are honest, easygoing, and reliable. They make great friends as they are kind and thoughtful, and looking after their family and friends is important to them. They are sensitive and emotional, and make faithful partners, and with care they can enjoy happy relationships.

These Roosters are ambitious and have high standards for themselves. Sometimes they are impulsive and because they are never content with what they have, they set unrealistic goals, which they may give up on easily. They may struggle to work independently but they are great at working in teams.

Fire Rooster

Punctual, trustworthy, good with money, responsible.

Fire Roosters are independent, brave, and outspoken. They have a great deal of respect for others and are always ready to help out their friends, which means they are well respected. Privacy is important to them, and they love freedom so may avoid intimacy. Their independent streak may result in poor communication and combined with their strong personality may result in relationship conflicts.

These strong willed, proactive people make excellent organisers and great leaders. They love a challenge, are very competitive and have a winner’s mindset. However, they can be strict and possibly even shy, but they will be very successful if they can overcome this.

Metal Rooster

Focused, rational, brave, determined, perseverant, hard working.

Metal Roosters are eloquent and very persuasive, so they are good at debating. They are extremely logical and disciplined, never blame others, and despise idleness, sometimes even appearing short sighted or self righteous. They do, however, make honest and faithful friends, although they could probably improve their relationships by learning to compromise more.

These optimistic Roosters are very determined and have clear goals. They are realistic and practical, have a great deal of willpower and endurance, plus they are very cool when under pressure. Their hard work and dedication usually pays off with success. They are fantastic negotiators and very skilled with finances.

Earth Rooster

Perceptive, likeable, generous, popular, faithful.

These charming Roosters are confident and very astute. They love making new friends and are always well respected and liked amongst both friends and colleagues. They often have many admirers and make devoted and faithful partners, but they could learn to be a little more romantic. They love travelling and the arts. Sometimes they may come across as a little vain and unrealistic. They do love to be complimented but aren’t really interested in other people’s advice.

Earth Roosters are diligent and persistent in working towards their goals. They are hard working and competitive and never lack motivation. They are extremely capable people and aren’t afraid of hard work, so they succeed when they commit to things. They make excellent team mates as they are insightful, reliable, and responsible. These Roosters are often skilled with finances.

Water Rooster

Clever, sensitive, an eye for beauty, compassionate.

Water Roosters are intelligent, charming and attractive, having lots of energy, and delighting in lively discussions and debates. They are warm hearted and full of love and compassion, and are never slow to help others in trouble. However, they may struggle to show their feelings, are sensitive and may not take criticism well.

These Roosters may appear to have a dual personality, sometimes quiet, other times very dynamic. They are very persuasive and able to recruit people to a cause easily. They have the determination to see projects through but may worry a lot over minor issues. They are talkative and good at communicating, so could be good public speakers, but may be a little outspoken.