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Year of the Rooster

Updated: June 17, 2025

Fun Facts about the Rooster

The rooster is the tenth animal in the Chinese zodiac system. In the mythical race, the rooster, monkey, and goat worked together to cross a river in a raft. The rooster found the raft, the monkey steered it, and the goat cleared a path through the weeds. The rooster is a symbol of fidelity and punctuality, and is generally associated with good fortune.

Years include: 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029, 2041
Characteristics: honest, energetic, intelligent, flamboyant, flexible, diverse, confident, observant, hardworking, courageous
Partners well with: Snake and Ox
Lucky numbers: 5, 7, 8
Unlucky numbers: 1, 3, 9
Lucky colors: gold, brown, yellow
Lucky flowers: cockscomb, gladiola
Element: metal
Polarity: yin

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Year of the Rat

by Chris Freyer

Updated: June 17, 2025

Fun Facts about the Rat

The rat is the first animal in the Chinese zodiac system. According to myth, the rat was the first animal to arrive when the Jade Emperor called the animals to create the zodiac signs. The rat won the race by riding on the ox’s back and jumping ahead just before the ox crossed the finish line. The rat symbolizes wisdom, wealth, and prosperity.

Years include: 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020, 2032
Characteristics: intelligent, adaptable, quick-witted, charming, artistic, sociable, resourceful, versatile, kind
Partners well with: Dragon and Monkey
Lucky numbers: 2, 3
Unlucky numbers: 5, 9
Lucky colors: blue, gold, green
Lucky flowers: lily, African violet
Element: water
Polarity: yang

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Year of the Pig

by Chris Freyer

Updated: June 17, 2025

Fun Facts about the Pig

The pig is the twelfth animal in the Chinese zodiac system. In the mythical race, the pig finished last because it was too slow of a swimmer. Versions of the myth say it went up the wrong side of the river first, potentially because it was the last animal to arrive at the initial meeting and was thus uninformed. People born in the year of the pig are said to be kind, generous, easygoing, and are known for being good friends.

Years include: 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031, 2043
Characteristics: honorable, philanthropic, determined, optimistic, sincere, sociable, compassionate, generous, diligent
Partners well with: Goat/Sheep and Rabbit
Lucky numbers: 2, 5, 8
Unlucky numbers: 1, 7
Lucky colors: yellow, gray, brown, gold
Lucky flowers: hydrangea, daisy
Element: water
Polarity: yin