The Rooster 雞
The Rooster (雞) is the tenth of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac. In China, the Rooster is associated with five virtues. It’s crown represents confidence; it’s claws represent dexterity in sports, it’s daily morning crow indicates trustworthiness and honor, it’s never-back-down-from-an-enemy nature symbolizes courage, and it’s willingness to divide food with others signifies kindness. According to legends, roosters are able to protect against evil spirits.
Years: 2029, 2017, 2005, 1993, 1981, 1969, 1957, 1945
Attributes: Observant, Flexible, Courageous, Thoughtful, Confident
Most compatible: Ox, Snake
Least compatible: Rat, Rabbit, Dog
Force: Yin
Natural Element: Metal
Season: Autumn
Colors: Yellow, White
Original watercolor art made into Hard Enamel. Black rubber pin clutch.
Dimensions: 1.5” x .1.5” in.
The Rooster (雞) is the tenth of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac. In China, the Rooster is associated with five virtues. It’s crown represents confidence; it’s claws represent dexterity in sports, it’s daily morning crow indicates trustworthiness and honor, it’s never-back-down-from-an-enemy nature symbolizes courage, and it’s willingness to divide food with others signifies kindness. According to legends, roosters are able to protect against evil spirits.
Years: 2029, 2017, 2005, 1993, 1981, 1969, 1957, 1945
Attributes: Observant, Flexible, Courageous, Thoughtful, Confident
Most compatible: Ox, Snake
Least compatible: Rat, Rabbit, Dog
Force: Yin
Natural Element: Metal
Season: Autumn
Colors: Yellow, White
Original watercolor art made into Hard Enamel. Black rubber pin clutch.
Dimensions: 1.5” x .1.5” in.
The Rooster (雞) is the tenth of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac. In China, the Rooster is associated with five virtues. It’s crown represents confidence; it’s claws represent dexterity in sports, it’s daily morning crow indicates trustworthiness and honor, it’s never-back-down-from-an-enemy nature symbolizes courage, and it’s willingness to divide food with others signifies kindness. According to legends, roosters are able to protect against evil spirits.
Years: 2029, 2017, 2005, 1993, 1981, 1969, 1957, 1945
Attributes: Observant, Flexible, Courageous, Thoughtful, Confident
Most compatible: Ox, Snake
Least compatible: Rat, Rabbit, Dog
Force: Yin
Natural Element: Metal
Season: Autumn
Colors: Yellow, White
Original watercolor art made into Hard Enamel. Black rubber pin clutch.
Dimensions: 1.5” x .1.5” in.