The Rooster

I spoke to a friend's mom and she was very much into all these things and before long started asking me what year I was born in and also what time. I got the whole year thing but was a bit confused about the relevance of what time I was born. Apparently depending on your sign, the time you were born in would dictate how similar you are to the characteristics of your sign. Also each sign has their own "special time". Rooster's reign between 5 to 7 pm so if you were born within that time slot, chances are you would display the typical traits of the Rooster. Well... in the interest of science, let's see whether this works. 5.17 pm so well within the time slot.

The Rooster is the strutting peacock of the Chinese Zodiac! These quick thinkers are practical (I am?) and resourceful, preferring to stick to what is tried and true rather than taking messy, unnecessary risks (yes, Mr Stick-to-the-Rules..that's me..yeah right.I am always doing things without thinking...hmm). Roosters are keenly observant. It's hard to slip anything past a Rooster, since they seem to have eyes in the backs of their heads! This quality can lead others to think the Rooster is psychic ( so agree on this!), but that's not generally the case; instead, this Sign enjoys a keen attention to detail that makes it a whiz at anything requiring close analysis. Roosters make great lawyers (validation!), brain surgeons (haven't ruled this out yet) and accountants, to name a few of this Sign's possible occupations. Above all else, the Rooster is very straightforward and rewards others' honesty in kind.

Roosters aren't shifty or cagey and have no interest in hiding behind a facade. They are the proverbial open book (eh? you talking to me?), telling the truth (errr...) and keeping their word. If you show your hand, the Rooster will respect you for it. This kind of trusting behavior can tempt tricksters to pull a fast one on the Rooster, but that would be a bad move! Remember, this Sign doesn't indulge in flights of fancy and keeps those eyes wide open at all times.

Roosters tend to be perfectionists and expect to be in control, especially over their appearance ( So true). Primping and posing for the Rooster can go on forever! (Watch it........) Being noticed and admired is an aphrodisiac for Roosters, and they can go a long time on a few kind words. (A few???? Hey-hey come on... !)Roosters also adore being out on the town, especially if they're in the company of adoring friends. The Rooster will also be the best-dressed one of the bunch -- style counts with this Sign, regardless of the cost. ( I so don't know what you're talking about...!)

Roosters also expect to be in control of their surroundings, including whoever happens to be in those surroundings. Roosters keep an impeccably neat house and expect their lovers, housemates and family members (as my poor brother will attest to) to maintain the same high standards of dress and conduct as they do. This can cause problems with other, more relaxed types who just want to be accepted as is. The Rooster needs the right partner, one who understands this Sign's basically conservative nature (I don't know about this one..am I?). With the right person, the Rooster can be the most loyal, trusting and supportive mate around, one who bends over backward to please its loved ones. Some Signs may just end up feeling hen-pecked, however.

Roosters need to learn to value their heart and soul as much as their good looks ( You mean it's not only what's on the outside???). Their excellent people skills and sharp minds are qualities that others will appreciate as much as a pretty face. This Sign would also do well to learn to adopt the philosophy of "live and let live"; perhaps an appeal to the Rooster's logic -- that it's inefficient to waste time nagging others ( I so do NOT nag..how positively unfashionable)-- will help this Sign learn to let others be whomever and however they are.

The most compatible match for a Rooster is the Ox or the Snake.

All in all I can't say I am that convinced. Basically I am suppose to be arrogant and blunt... hmm... I have to mull over this... (Spread feathers.... adjusts comb... struts out...) Ladies and Gentlemen, the Rooster has left the building...