Chinese Zodiac: The Rooster

The rooster is meticulous, efficient, orderly, conscientious, intelligent, honourable and notoriously candid. Roosters are quick thinking, ingenious, and pragmatic — they don’t take risks. They are so aware of their surroundings that some believe them to be psychic. It is not easy to sneak anything by a rooster.

Frank and honest, roosters don’t pull punches. They don’t play games and put up no facades. They are honest, open, and keep their word. As perfectionists, they like to be in control. Appearance is important to them, and they love to be noticed and love socializing.

Roosters expect control of their surroundings. They are extremely neat and expect the same from their family. Conservative, loyal, trusting, and supportive, they can nevertheless henpeck close ones who don’t meet their standards. Those who learn to let others be will have a gratifying life.

Famous Roosters: Dirk Bogarde, Barbara Taylor Bradford, Michael Caine, Eric Clapton, Joan Collins, Errol Flynn, Melanie Griffith, Richard Harris, Goldie Hawn, Katherine Hepburn, Diane Keaton, Jayne Mansfield, Steve Martin, James Mason, Somerset Maugham, Bette Midler, Van Morrison, Willie Nelson, Kim Novak, Yoko Ono, Dolly Parton, Michelle Pfeiffer, George Segal and Peter Ustinov

Ideal Jobs: Newsreader, salesperson, restaurant owner, hairdresser, public relations officer, farmer, athlete, teacher, waiter, journalist, travel writer, dentist, surgeon, soldier, fireman, security guard and police officer

Lucky Numbers: 1, 5, 6, 12, 15, 16, 24 and 51

Equivalent Western Sign: Virgo