On February 9, 2005, we moved into the Chinese year of the Rooster. Rooster is known for being determined, confident, proud, and aggressive when needed. Business matters mean a lot to this Chinese sign which causes Rooster to take on more than they can handle at times. Much like the zodiac sign of Virgo, Rooster is the perfectionist.

Business men and women will find themselves trying to wheel and deal for the best bargains which will assure remarkable successes although they may have to take risks to get there.

HOW ANIMALS DO IN THE YEAR OF THE ROOSTER

RAT

Deleting the deadwood from the past can cause this to be a strenuous time for those born in the Year of the Rat. This will most likely be a time of residential moves or changes within your business structure. Finances can be revamped as well. Despite how difficult this first appears to you, benefits will come in the long run. Unexpected windfalls are also possible at this time.

OX

You have been in a quiet subdued period for a long time. The Year of the Rooster is a time for you to come out and bask in the Sun. Many exciting things await you this year which makes it a great time for major transformations like changing careers or buying a new home. Some will even get married at this time.

TIGER

Congratulations Tiger during the Year of the Rooster you can step up to the bat and collect that promotion you have been keeping an eye on. Travel can be very favorable for you at this time. Financial success is also likely now but you will need to be careful that you don't alienate friends by spending too much time hunting for the sweet taste of success.

DRAGON

The home will mean a lot to you during the Year of the Dragon. It will be a time to redo the landscape or remodel your home. For some it won't be the yard or the house that gets redone but their relationship to people and children in the home. This means some will move a significant other in to live with them while other Dragons will move someone out or get a divorce. Long-distance travel is favored this year and so are unexpected financial gains.

SNAKE

The home and family life will bring the greatest pleasure for those born during the Year of the Snake. This would be an ideal time for a residential change or to get married. All career and personal activities run well, although social life can be touchy at times. Finances take a back burner for now but that seems to be fine considering everything else is so enjoyable.

HORSE

This animal can be irritable during the Year of the Rooster and it is mostly caused by Horse's reaction to people around them such as coworkers or partners. It will be an important time for Horse to go inward and see what it is within him that is causing him to view the world the way he is. As he changes, what he sees and focuses on will chance. Anything that doesn't relate to other people is much more favored. Travel will be enjoyable.

SHEEP

Sheep has been in a long period of inactivity but that will come to a close now with the Year of the Rooster and it will be time for you to start etching out a new life. Family matters will go smoother now. If you've been contemplating retiring or moving to the country this would be the ideal time to do it. The outdoors will bring a lot of pleasure for you so picnics are favored and so is fishing.

MONKEY

Those born under the Year of the Monkey will find this a good time for career matters especially if your work relates to computers, technology, construction, engineering, and interior decorating. Foreign travel is very favorable for you this year and unexpected good fortune could come your way. However, this doesn't mean you should run out and go gambling.

ROOSTER

This is your year Rooster. Career activities move forward now. You are very content with how things are at home. Unfortunately, this isn't the best time for romance. Also, it's not the best time to aggressively push your way through uncharted areas, however, all goes well for the development of well established projects.

DOG

Those born under the Year of the Dog will find this to be an extraordinarily uneventful year as they hurtle from one crisis to another. Good fortune is possible now but it is woven between periods of challenge. Family matters can be stressful at times. But the good news is that the Year of the Dog is the next year we come into after the Year of the Rooster. That will be your time. So this might just be a time for putting your life on a more solid basis.

BOAR

You Boars out there will remain financially steady during the Year of the Rooster. Your social life can improve considerably both in business and personal matters. High risk speculation is not favored at this time. Even though you are so popular at this time romance appears to be stressful from time to time. Boars like Dogs better than fussy Roosters that go around demanding stuff. So, next year looks even better.