Temp The Rooster
From Association of Independent Readers and Rootworkers
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The Rooster or Gōngjī (pronounced gon-jee, meaning "male chicken" or "rooster") is the tenth animal of the lunar Chinese Zodiac, and marks the middle of the Autumn season. The Rooster represents the concepts of Courage, Leadership, and Ambition.
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Understanding the Rooster in the 12-year Lunar Zodiacal Cycle
As the tenth of the 12 zodiacal animals, the Rooster embodies energy and initiative. Those born in the year of the Rooster are considered to be charismatic and sociable.
Rooster people are said to be action-oriented and decisive.
Their worst flaw may be a tendency to be overly competitive.
If You Were Born in the Year of the Rooster
If you were born in the year of the Rooster, you are outgoing and ambitious. You are efficient and capable, and have the drive to achieve your goals.
In love, you are sincere, and aren’t afraid to make yourself noticed or shy about stating your intentions. You are loyal to those you love, and expect the same in return.
You see money as something to be used and enjoyed. You are best served by applying the same focused attention and resolute discipline to your financial goals as you do to other parts of your life. In this way, your money will support what you want in life, rather than limit it. .
The Rooster People in Your Life
These people, like the Rooster, are confident and compassionate. They may appear to be larger than life, with big personalities and ambitions to match. They are natural leaders, and effective advocates.
On the downside, they may tend toward bragging and self-aggrandizement, sometimes making promises they cannot keep.
They often are attracted to those born in the years of the The Ox, The Dragon, or The Snake.
Rooster Keywords to Remember
- Years: 1909, 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029, 2041, 2053, 2065, 2077, 2089
- Main Element: Metal
- Main Modality: Yin
- Concepts: Charisma, Ambition, Confidence
- Lucky Hours: 5:00 PM to 6:59 PM
- Lucky Days: 4th and 26th of each Chinese lunar month
- Lucky Months: 8th lunar month
- Lucky Season: Autumn
- Lucky Colours: Brown, Yellow, Gold
- Lucky Star: Tai Sui ‘Grand Duke Jupiter’
- Lucky Flowers: Gladiola, Cockscomb
- Lucky Directions: Northeast, Southwest, West
- Lucky Numbers: 5, 7, 8 (and combinations of these)
- Kindred Animal: The Snake
- Harmonious Animals: The Ox, The Dragon
- Inharmonious Animals: The Rat, The Rabbit, The Dog
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