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Chinese Zodiac Animal Profiles - Year of the Rooster

By Sara Naumann, About.com

Birth Years*:
1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017

*For the sake of simplicity, I have noted the years per the Gregorian calendar. However, since we're talking about the Chinese Lunar Calendar, the New Year can be any time between January and February. If your birthday falls in these months, and you're not sure where you land, use this website to find your zodiac sign.

Characteristics:
  • Hard-working
  • Shrewd
  • Bold
  • Boastful
  • Correct
Compatible With:
Snake, Oxen
Avoid:
Rabbits
Good Career Choices:
  • Restaurant owner
  • Publicist
  • World traveler
Famous Roosters:
Confucius, Catherine the Great, Amelia Earhart, Rudyard Kipling, Groucho Marx

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