In the Chinese zodiac, the Rooster is associated with the Metal element. Unlike a Western birth chart, your Chinese zodiac sign is determined purely by your birth year — no birth time or location needed.
Element: Metal | Birth years: 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017
Per traditional Chinese zodiac compatibility triangles, Rooster shares natural affinity with Ox and Snake. Rooster and Rabbit sit in directly opposing positions on the 12-year cycle, traditionally considered the most challenging pairing.