Occupying the 10th position in the Chinese Zodiac, the Rooster symbolizes such character traits as confidence, honesty, and motivation. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rooster are loyal, trustworthy individuals who are blunt when it comes to offering their opinions. Their bluntness stems not from being mean but from being honest; a trait which Roosters expect from others.

Roosters are deep thinkers considered to be honest, bright, communicative, ambitious, and warm-hearted. They have strong self-respect and seldom rely on others. As most roosters are born pretty or handsome, they prefer to dress up. They have a quick mind and hot temper. They like to be busy and neat. Roosters are not reluctant to fall behind others and hate dawdlers.

Recent years of the Rooster are: 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017