土Chinese zodiac · Earth element
Earth Rooster 1909 · 1969 · 2029 · 2089 · 己酉 (jǐ yǒu)
Earth Roosters are observant and hard-working like every Rooster, with an added streak of patience and practicality. This combination comes round only once every 60 years.
- Yin Earth
- Animal: Rooster
- Element: Earth 土
- Every 60 years
Year of the Earth Rooster dates
| Year | Dates | Stem-branch |
|---|---|---|
| 1909 | 22 Jan 1909 – 9 Feb 1910 | 己酉 (jǐ yǒu) |
| 1969 | 17 Feb 1969 – 5 Feb 1970 | 己酉 (jǐ yǒu) |
| 2029 | 13 Feb 2029 – 2 Feb 2030 | 己酉 (jǐ yǒu) |
| 2089 | 10 Feb 2089 – 29 Jan 2090 | 己酉 (jǐ yǒu) |
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What makes the Earth Rooster different
At heart this is still a Rooster: observant, hard-working and confident. Earth is the element of stability. It brings patience, realism and common sense, and Earth types are careful planners who value security.
Earth feeds Metal
In the five-element cycle Earth generates Metal, the Rooster’s own fixed element. The year element supports the sign, so Earth Roosters tend to find that their natural talents come easily.
Earth Rooster strengths and challenges
Strengths
- Practical and dependable
- Patient, realistic planner
- Organized and efficient
- Honest and direct
Watch out for
- Stubborn and slow to change
- Can be overly cautious
- Perfectionist
- Likes to be right
Earth Rooster in love
Earth steadies the sign, favoring commitment, loyalty and a calm home life. Roosters are loyal, devoted partners who show love through practical help.
Earth Rooster career and money
Earth favors careful planning, organization and building something that lasts. Roosters excel where accuracy and standards matter.
- Accounting and auditing
- Management and administration
- Military, police and public service
- Hospitality and styling
The other types of Rooster
The same animal behaves differently under each element. Compare the Earth Rooster with the other four types, or read the full Year of the Rooster guide.
The Earth years
Each element rules two years in a row, one Yang and one Yin. The Earth Rooster year is preceded by the Earth Monkey. Earth is linked with late summer, the color yellow and the center. Read more about the five elements.
Earth Rooster questions, answered
What years are the Year of the Earth Rooster?
The Year of the Earth Rooster falls in 1909, 1969, 2029 and 2089. It comes round once every 60 years. The exact dates are 22 Jan 1909 – 9 Feb 1910; 17 Feb 1969 – 5 Feb 1970; 13 Feb 2029 – 2 Feb 2030; 10 Feb 2089 – 29 Jan 2090.
What is the Earth Rooster personality?
Earth Roosters are observant and hard-working like every Rooster, with an added streak of patience and practicality. It brings patience, realism and common sense, and Earth types are careful planners who value security.
Who is the Earth Rooster compatible with?
Like all Roosters, the Earth Rooster is most compatible with the Ox, Snake and Dragon, and finds the Rabbit and Dog more challenging.
How is the Earth Rooster different from other Roosters?
In the five-element cycle Earth generates Metal, the Rooster’s own fixed element. The year element supports the sign, so Earth Roosters tend to find that their natural talents come easily.
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