Rooster
The Rooster is the tenth sign of the cycle. Years: 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029, 2041.
Personality
The Rooster is the sign of order and directness. It says what it sees without softening it and expects the same from others. In Chinese tradition the Rooster is associated with precision: it crows at the same hour every day and so sets the daily routine.
The Rooster is hardworking and attentive to detail. It notices inconsistencies, follows through and won't tolerate sloppiness, whether at work or at home.
Weak spot: criticism. The Rooster points out flaws out loud and genuinely doesn't understand why that hurts; it is noticeably worse at praise.
The Gemini man and woman
The Rooster man is neat and responsible, often direct to the point of harshness; he courts with a flourish and expects a clear answer in return.
The Rooster woman is organized and demanding, above all of herself. Order in her home is not up for discussion.
Both need recognition for their work far more than they let on.
Career and money
Good fits are jobs that value precision and responsibility: accounting, auditing, medicine, the military, administration, quality control, journalism.
The Rooster counts and plans its money. It rarely goes broke and rarely takes risks.
Compatibility
Best partners: the Ox and the Snake, from the same trine.
The most difficult match is the Rabbit: it finds the Rooster's bluntness unbearable. All pairs.