10 Reasons Why the Rooster is the Best Chinese Zodiac Sign

In traditional Chinese mythology, it is believed that Rooster protects people from evil spirits. There were several ways for the rooster to protect people. The main way it was believed that the rooster protected people from evil spirits was its crow. By having the rooster crow each morning, the evil spirits are driven away for the day. This is similar to the western belief that the crow of the rooster protects against the basilisk.

In western lore, the basilisk is a giant snake born from a chicken egg. According to legends, the crow of a rooster is the only thing that can frighten a basilisk, and the only way to defeat one is by using the blood of a rooster. Speaking of rooster blood, another common practice in ancient China was to sacrifice the blood of a rooster to the gods. This was believed to drive away evil spirits and promote good fortune. Those who chose to participate in the blood brother’s ceremony were also expected to anoint their wine with the blood of a rooster and consume all of it. This was meant to forge true blood bonds.

One thing Roosters are not is reserved. Roosters are very outgoing and are always looking for their next adventure. This outgoing nature can reveal itself in several ways. Roosters could be outgoing in their social lives, or they may be reserved socially and outgoing professionally. Being so outgoing means that Roosters always seem to be at the forefront of whatever is going on in your area. Roosters are not afraid to be heard.

It is easy to see this trait in some of the most well-known Roosters today. Some famous Roosters that you have likely heard of are Jennifer Anniston, Beyoncé, and even Elton John. Each of these celebrities is known for their outgoing nature and high-energy personalities.

Just because a Rooster is not high-energy, does not mean that they are not outgoing. There are several forms that outgoing can take. Many choose to use their time playing online games, rather than going into public. In these cases, expect to see Roosters leading the charge for the next dungeon or raid. Thanks to their outgoing nature, Roosters make excellent leaders in the gaming community. This is because they are not afraid to go out and recruit new players to bolster their ranks. Roosters are the backbone behind building guilds and organizing large battles. If you are trying to get your guild started, try finding a Rooster to handle your recruiting.

Roosters are punctual. This attribute comes from the rooster’s (that’s a rooster with a small ‘r’) crow which is consistent, every morning. Traditionally, people around the world have used the rooster’s crow to wake up in the morning with precise regularity. This method has been used for thousands of years and has been used as recently as the last century. Before the invention of the alarm clock, and the subsequent spread of the technology, most people relied on either a rooster or town bell to wake up on time.

Roosters crow at the same time, every morning. Recently, studies have shown that this is not merely the rooster crowing whenever it sees the light, but an actual rhythm that allows them to know when morning has arrived. In the study, roosters were isolated, and their crow was recorded. They were exposed to light, both on a schedule and randomly to determine if they actually had a rhythm or if they just crow whenever they see the light. In the beginning, it was clear that the birds had a rhythm, but over time the rhythm dies out. This is likely due to the lack of consistency offered by the Earth’s rotation.

What is fascinating about this study is that it shows that roosters have a natural circadian rhythm that can be used to track time. This rhythm, however, relies on data provided by the sun. The rooster can go up to a couple of weeks without seeing the sun at all and still maintain this rhythm. Over time, however, it does lose the effects of this rhythm.

Those born on the Year of the Rooster have inherited this trait. Roosters tend to share this same precise punctuality that their namesake animal possesses. If you are a Rooster and struggle with being on time, try keeping a journal to figure out why you cannot maintain punctuality.

Roosters are hardworking people who rarely take time off. Roosters have a desire to succeed in business that is almost unmatched. This drive leads them to dive headfirst into their work and often neglect their own health and relationships to get ahead at the office.

This drive is great for the Rooster’s career, but it can have detrimental effects on their personal relationship as well as mental and physical health. Roosters are prone to nervous breakdowns and severe depression when overworked. The best way to address these problems is for the Rooster to take some time off from work, ideally on a relaxing vacation.

Getting a Rooster to take a vacation is a chore, however. Roosters are reluctant to take vacations for several reasons. First, they see it as a waste of time. Why spend time sitting around doing nothing when there is work to be done? The second is getting them to spend the money. A vacation is a frivolous expense to most, making it a hard sell to a Rooster. Roosters tend to lean more toward the practical side of spending; everything must have a purpose. Since there is no clear purpose for a vacation, it can be difficult to convince a Rooster that they need one.

Regardless of whether you go on a vacation, taking time away from work every now and then is very important for a Rooster’s health. A prolonged lack of time off can lead to panic attacks are other mental health problems. Over time the stress can also manifest in physical symptoms. If you are a Rooster, be sure to take some time off for yourself. You cannot be productive if you are sick in bed because you didn’t take time off. Balance is vital to success in life. Without balance, you cannot succeed and can only bring yourself and others down around you.

It is easy for people to overthink things. You go to the store and at the checkout window accidentally say something embarrassing; then, you spend the rest of the day dwelling on it. This is simply part of the human condition, everyone does it. Roosters, however, have a tendency to overthink worse than most others.

Overthinking can lead to numerous other problems. It can lead to self-doubt, depression, and worse. The problem with overthinking situations is, the situation never turns out the way that you think it is going to. You can go through the same scenario thousands of times in your mind and never get the exact scenario that actually occurs. Memories are not static; they change over time. Sure, you may think that you remember a situation exactly as it happened, but you don’t, and over time and retellings, this divide only gets worse.

The more times that you overthink a memory, the further from the truth it gets. This can go either way, the memory may become more pleasant, or it may become less. Keeping a journal can prevent these problems since it allows you to record the memory, rather than relying on your own memory to preserve it over time. The physical record cannot be changed with repeated readings. This can also be helpful for determining just how far your memories wander with time.

Roosters are typically highly intelligent. There are a number of signs that share this trait, but the Rooster and the Monkey are at the top of the list. Both signs indicate high intelligence and quick wit. Academics typically come easy to the Rooster, as do other skills and talents. The Rooster is not as generally talented as some other signs, but they take to their own talents well. Finding a Rooster’s talent can be difficult and can take several attempts, but once they have discovered it, it usually comes easily.

Roosters may have several talents, or just one or two, but they excel at these talents. When a Rooster finds their talent, they take to it easy and with great dexterity. This allows them to take up the hobby easily, often surpassing others with more experience. Roosters also tend to do well in school. Science and math are strong areas for most Roosters and come naturally.

If a Rooster is struggling academically, a different learning approach may be all that is needed. Everyone learns differently, so what works for one student doesn’t necessarily work for others. By trying different methods, you allow the students to determine what works best for them and improve their grades overall.

Roosters like to keep their aesthetics looking nice. As such, they tend to avoid getting flustered as this can ruin their image. Roosters are one of the vainest of the Zodiac, and this is apparent when they are presented with irritating situations. Rather than explode with anger, the Rooster is more likely to assess the situation and handle it accordingly calmly.

The Rooster likes to handle situations calmly because getting flustered can mess up their carefully crafted appearance. Since Roosters are known for their punctuality, being late is not an issue. The time investment, however, is a potential issue. The Rooster does not want to waste their time redoing their appearance. Like taking time off, this is a waste of time, which is a waste of productivity.

When a Rooster gets upset, therefore, they are more likely to handle the situation calmly. This reduces the chance that they may mess up their appearance. When a Rooster does lose its temper, however, it can be a spectacle. Since the line has been crossed anyway, the Rooster goes all out when making a scene. When a Rooster makes a scene, a few out of place hairs are the least of your worries.

Roosters are generally very healthy. They are not prone to any particular diseases and tend to recover quickly. It is rare for a Rooster even to feel sick. When Roosters do feel sick, however, they typically recover quickly and are back at work, ready to go.

This can largely be attributed to the Rooster’s desire always to be productive. A day spent sick in bed is a day not being spent making money or improving oneself. To a Rooster, this is no different than just wasting time, so they want to get better as quickly as possible.

This desire to return to work quickly can cause other issues. Of particular concern is the tendency of the Rooster to return to work too soon. When this happens, the Rooster may think that they are doing what is best for productivity, but it can have the opposite effect. This is because the Rooster may accidentally bring the disease back to work with them and spread it to their coworkers, resulting in decreased productivity. For this reason, it is important that Roosters remember to always listen to their doctor’s advice when it comes to returning to work. Never return to work if you still have a fever or a contagious disease.

Roosters can also overwork themselves when recovering from an injury. Like a disease, Roosters see an injury as a waste of time and just want to get back to work. This desire can lead the Rooster to repress pain or discomfort and put added stress on the recovering injury. This can lead to further injury or improper healing.

Roosters tend to be overconfident at times. This is especially true when it comes to arguments with other people. Roosters are always convinced that they are right, and everyone else is wrong. A Rooster must be proven wrong, or they are not going to believe it. Even when presented with proof, Roosters tend to stick to their original assumption.

Proving to a Rooster that they are wrong is not an easy task. Usually, it involves showing them multiple sources that confirm your assertion. They are also likely to try to find their own sources to back up their own assertions. When these are available, even if they are of poor quality, the Rooster tries to use them to the fullest effect.

When you do prove a Rooster wrong, do not expect them to acknowledge that they were wrong willingly. Many may admit that you were right while also not admitting that they were wrong. This aspect of the Rooster’s personality can make them difficult to get along with at times. While they may often be right, the times when a Rooster is wrong makes them difficult to be around. Over time this can even cause problems in relationships.

If you are a Rooster, pay special attention to your attitude next time you have a disagreement with someone. You cannot correct the problem if you do not see that there is one. It is best to look for stubbornness in yourself and address it, rather than letting it fester and pollute your relationships.

Roosters have excellent management skills. This can reflect in business, academia, or hobbies. Roosters are excellent at maintaining multiple lines of thought at a time. This makes them perfect for managing projects or groups of people. They are the perfect choice to start their own business or work their way up through an existing company.

For those who do not want the responsibility of managing other people, there are other career opportunities as well. For example, project managers benefit greatly from being able to manage more than one project at a time, but they do not have to take on the additional responsibility of a manager. Roosters can also consider starting their own business. Their attention to detail can help ensure that nothing falls through the cracks when it comes to management. This attention to detail can be the dividing line between a successful venture and a failed business opportunity. Their attention to detail also means that you cannot sneak anything past a Rooster. If you try, they are going to notice that something is different.

Conclusion

There you have it, 10 reasons why the Rooster is the best Chinese Zodiac symbol. Those born on the Year of the Rooster have several great things going for them, including their excellent punctuality and hardworking nature. Roosters are sure to succeed. They may struggle at times, but they are always willing to put in the extra work to improve their situation. Roosters also benefit from the protection offered by their sign. The Rooster has historically been seen as a protector from evil spirits. This protection is passed on to those born under the sign of the Rooster, protecting them from misfortune and malice.

Like the other Zodiacs, the Rooster runs on a five-cycle rotation with the elements. The rotation is Earth, Metal, Water, Wood, and Fire. Fire was the most recent year of the Rooster, in 2017. That means that the upcoming 2029 Year of the Rooster is going to be Earth, completing the cycle. The Rooster pairs well romantically with several signs. The Dragon, Snake, and Ox are the best pairing for a Rooster. Conversely, the Rooster also has poor pairings. These poor matches are Rabbit, Dogs, and other Roosters. Roosters can get along with any other sign, but two Roosters are typically incompatible simply because they are too similar to each other.

If you are a Rooster, get ready. 2019 is coming to a close, and 2020 is expected to be a good year for the Rooster. Roosters should expect good luck in business in the next year.