木Chinese zodiac · Wood element
Wood Rooster 1945 · 2005 · 2065 · 乙酉 (yǐ yǒu)
Wood Roosters are observant and hard-working like every Rooster, with an added streak of generosity and idealism. This combination comes round only once every 60 years.
- Yin Wood
- Animal: Rooster
- Element: Wood 木
- Every 60 years
Year of the Wood Rooster dates
| Year | Dates | Stem-branch |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 13 Feb 1945 – 1 Feb 1946 | 乙酉 (yǐ yǒu) |
| 2005 | 9 Feb 2005 – 28 Jan 2006 | 乙酉 (yǐ yǒu) |
| 2065 | 5 Feb 2065 – 25 Jan 2066 | 乙酉 (yǐ yǒu) |
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What makes the Wood Rooster different
At heart this is still a Rooster: observant, hard-working and confident. Wood is the element of growth. It brings warmth, generosity and a cooperative spirit, and Wood types are expansive thinkers who like to build things with other people.
Metal masters Wood
The Rooster’s native Metal controls Wood. These Roosters like to be in charge of their circumstances and usually are, though getting there takes effort.
Wood Rooster strengths and challenges
Strengths
- Generous and cooperative
- Thinks long-term and plans for growth
- Organized and efficient
- Honest and direct
Watch out for
- Takes on too much at once
- Can spread energy too thinly
- Perfectionist
- Likes to be right
Wood Rooster in love
Wood softens the sign, making it more open-hearted and more willing to compromise. Roosters are loyal, devoted partners who show love through practical help.
Wood Rooster career and money
Wood favors teamwork, steady growth and projects that develop over years. 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 Wood Rooster with the other four types, or read the full Year of the Rooster guide.
The Wood years
Each element rules two years in a row, one Yang and one Yin. The Wood Rooster year is preceded by the Wood Monkey. Wood is linked with spring, the color green and the east. Read more about the five elements.
Wood Rooster questions, answered
What years are the Year of the Wood Rooster?
The Year of the Wood Rooster falls in 1945, 2005 and 2065. It comes round once every 60 years. The exact dates are 13 Feb 1945 – 1 Feb 1946; 9 Feb 2005 – 28 Jan 2006; 5 Feb 2065 – 25 Jan 2066.
What is the Wood Rooster personality?
Wood Roosters are observant and hard-working like every Rooster, with an added streak of generosity and idealism. It brings warmth, generosity and a cooperative spirit, and Wood types are expansive thinkers who like to build things with other people.
Who is the Wood Rooster compatible with?
Like all Roosters, the Wood Rooster is most compatible with the Ox, Snake and Dragon, and finds the Rabbit and Dog more challenging.
How is the Wood Rooster different from other Roosters?
The Rooster’s native Metal controls Wood. These Roosters like to be in charge of their circumstances and usually are, though getting there takes effort.
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