People who are born in the Year of the Rooster tend to be very bold and self-reliant, with a sensitive, gentle, almost idealistic side. This Chinese zodiac symbol is considered to be yin, meaning that it is associated with feminine traits, and the fixed element of the rooster is metal. As a result, roosters tend to be strong, very self determined, compassionate, reserved, sophisticated, and tenacious. They do well in careers which make use of their hardworking natures and excellent powers of observation.
When looking at the Chinese zodiac, it is important to remember that in addition to the 12 zodiac animals, the zodiac also includes the five elements in their yin and yang personae. As a result, the year in which someone is born is very important, as is his or her time of birth and place of birth. When a horoscope is assembled in accordance with the teachings of Chinese astrology, all of these issues are considered to create a more accurate personality profile.
Like their animal counterparts, roosters are elegant, rarely seen with a hair out of place. They tend to be extremely fashionable and very aware of changing fashions, leading some people to call them vain because they like to be noticed and flattered. However, their surface vanity conceals a very brave, compassionate interior, and roosters make strong, loyal friends who will always help out in an emergency.
A rooster loves to entertain, and they enjoy meeting new people and facing new situations. They are also extremely observant, with keen eyes which are capable of following a wide range of things at once, and they often make very prescient observations and comments. However, roosters can also be a bit idealistic, which can lead them to be judgmental or critical of others, and they are often disappointed by the perceived failures of others. Roosters also react poorly to advice and opinions which contradict their own, though they offer sound and very useful advice.
Roosters often fare well in creative professions, especially in the field of design, thanks to their good eyes and fashionable natures. They also make good diplomats and espionage agents, and they often do surprisingly well in financial professions. A rooster also, of course, tends to be a great performer, and many notable actors and musicians are born in the Year of the Rooster.
Roosters tend to make friends with oxes, dragons, snakes, and monkeys. They also get along relatively well with other roosters, rats, and tigers. However, they often have personality conflicts with sheep, horses, pigs, dogs, and rabbits.