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Rooster
鸡jī · yǒu (酉)
金 Metalyin#10 of 12
observanthardworkingbraveconfident
Recent years: 1957 · 1969 · 1981 · 1993 · 2005 · 2017 · 2029
Cultural note: In Chinese tradition, lucky elements are symbols of cultural meaning and aspiration — not predictions or guarantees. They reflect centuries of folk wisdom connecting natural qualities with human experience.
Lucky Colors
Colors associated with Rooster through its Metal element
Metal tones
The Rooster's fixed element of Metal brings colors in its spectrum as naturally auspicious. Metal represents precision, structure, and refinement. It cuts away the unnecessary to reveal what is essential, embodying justice and clarity.
Lucky Numbers
Numbers with cultural significance for this sign
10
The sign's order in the zodiac cycle
22
Order + 12 (full cycle)
Elemental Direction
The Metal element's natural direction
Each of the Five Elements is associated with a direction in traditional Chinese cosmology. Metal (金) connects to the energy of autumn. In the Five Phases system, these directions are not just physical — they represent the flow of natural energy that the Rooster can align with.
The Generating Cycle
How Metal interacts with other elements
Metal generates water
In the shēng (generating) cycle, Metal nourishes water. This means Rooster naturally supports and feeds into water energy.
Metal controls wood
In the kè (controlling) cycle, Metal regulates wood. This gives Rooster a natural ability to manage wood situations.