Character: Those born in the Year of the Rooster are alert, sober, conservative, powerful, decisive, and intelligent. They are brave and confident in work and life and willing to move toward new horizons. The Roosters are hard-working, astute, and definite in decision making, often speaking their mind loud and sound. Because of this, they tend to seem boastful to others. The Roosters are also very observant. Most of the time, they are very accurate and precise with their observation. With Roosters, what you see is exactly what you get. There are no hidden depths to the Rooster's character. They are neither complicated nor profound, rather, they are very forthright and straightforward. The main virtue in the Rooster character is loyalty; thus, they make devoted friends. They always keep their promises and are always true to their word.

Lifestyle: The Roosters are extremely conscious about clothing and appearance. They may appear conservative but are obsessed with their look. They can spend hours standing in front of the mirrors and always try to appear attractive and beautiful. The Roosters make great hosts and enthusiastic guests and adore entertaining. You can often see them at restaurants, art galleries, concerts, museum and parties because they are sociable and love to receive attention.

Emotions: The Roosters try to keep their emotions under control, cultivating a look of calm and even, complacency that matches their self image. Underneath, they are very emotional, longing for love and friendship that is not always easy for them to attain.

Career: With their talent and alertness, most the Roosters have a wide range of careers that will suit them. They may be artists, architects, designers, restaurant owners, educators, soldiers, engineers, entertainers, world travelers, financial managers, geologists, politicians, or any land related profession.

Love: The emotional and possessive character of the Rooster extends to matters of love and sex. They may regard sexual attraction as a game, but they play it intensely and creatively. The Roosters can make either the very best partner in life, or the worst, for as with all situations of one-to-one relationships, it depends on their partner's personality type and need.