Earth Rooster Chinese Zodiac
土鸡 tǔ jī
An Earth Rooster (also called the Chicken) was born in a Rooster year ending in 8 or 9: 1909, 1969, 2029 and 2089. Earth supports the precise Rooster. The Earth Rooster is described as diligent and patient, a worker who builds slowly and does things thoroughly.
- Earth
- Rooster
- Yin
Earth Rooster at a Glance
- Years
- 1909, 1969, 2029 and 2089
- Year element
- Earth 土 (years ending in 8 or 9)
- Rooster's own element
- Metal
- Yin or Yang
- Yin
- Year names
- 己酉
- Next Earth Rooster year
- 2029
The Earth Rooster Does It Thoroughly
Roosters are exacting. The Earth Rooster is exacting and patient, in tradition, a worker who builds slowly and checks everything twice.
The 1969 Earth Roosters, Gen X, turn 57 in 2026. The next Earth Rooster year arrives in 2029.
Which Years Are Earth Rooster Years?
The most recent Earth Rooster year began on Feb 17, 1969 and ended on Feb 5, 1970; the next comes in 2029. Born in January or February? Compare your birthday with the Begins column.
| Year | Begins | Ends | Year name | Sound element | Age in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | Jan 22, 1909 | Feb 9, 1910 | 己酉 | 大驿土 | 116 or 117 |
| 1969 Chinese zodiac | Feb 17, 1969 | Feb 5, 1970 | 己酉 | 大驿土 | 56 or 57 |
| 2029 | Feb 13, 2029 | Feb 2, 2030 | 己酉 | 大驿土 | - |
| 2089 | The next cycle, beyond the dates on this site | ||||
The sound element (Na Yin) is a second element that the sexagenary year name carries, and it is shown in Chinese. Find any other year on the Chinese zodiac years chart.
Earth Rooster Strengths and Challenges
Strengths of the Earth Rooster
- Diligent
- Patient
- Thorough
Challenges of the Earth Rooster
- Rigid
- Critical
- Worries about details
Earth Rooster in Love and at Work
In Love
Faithful and practical, and shows love by providing.
At Work
Excels in accounting, administration, logistics and management.
The Five Kinds of Rooster
The Rooster's own element is always Metal; the birth year adds the second. For the Earth Rooster, Earth feeds Metal, so the year supports the Rooster's nature.
| Type | Years | With the Rooster's Metal |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Rooster Chinese zodiac | 1945, 2005, 2065 | Metal restrains Wood |
| Fire Rooster Chinese zodiac | 1957, 2017, 2077 | Fire restrains Metal |
| Earth Rooster | 1909, 1969, 2029, 2089 | Earth feeds Metal |
| Metal Rooster Chinese zodiac | 1921, 1981, 2041 | Doubled |
| Water Rooster Chinese zodiac | 1933, 1993, 2053 | Metal feeds Water |
Earth Rooster Compatibility
Compatibility follows the animal, not the element. Tradition favors the Ox, Snake and Dragon for the Rooster, and the Rabbit is its enemy sign.
2026, the Fire Horse Year: Steady
No formal link to the Horse in the traditional rules.
2027, the Fire Goat Year: Steady
No formal link to the Goat in the traditional rules.
Other Earth Signs
All twelve animals have a Earth year. Each is a different mix.
- Earth Rat Chinese zodiac1948, 2008
- Earth Ox Chinese zodiac1949, 2009
- Earth Tiger Chinese zodiac1938, 1998
- Earth Rabbit Chinese zodiac1939, 1999
- Earth Dragon Chinese zodiac1928, 1988
- Earth Snake Chinese zodiac1929, 1989
- Earth Horse Chinese zodiac1918, 1978
- Earth Goat Chinese zodiac1919, 1979
- Earth Monkey Chinese zodiac1968, 2028
- Earth Dog Chinese zodiac1958, 2018
- Earth Pig Chinese zodiac1959, 2019
Earth Rooster Chinese Zodiac FAQ
What is an Earth Rooster?
An Earth Rooster is someone born in a Rooster year that ends in 8 or 9. Earth Rooster years include 1909, 1969, 2029 and 2089. Tradition describes the Earth Rooster as diligent, patient and thorough.
What years are Earth Rooster years?
1909, 1969, 2029 and 2089. The 1969 year ran from Feb 17, 1969 to Feb 5, 1970.
Is the Rooster a Earth sign?
The Rooster's own element is Metal, which never changes. Earth is the element of the birth year, so a Earth Rooster carries both. The two are different things.
How old is a Earth Rooster?
The most recent Earth Rooster years are 1969 and 2029. In 2026 someone born in 2029 turns -3.
When is the next Earth Rooster year?
2029. Rooster years return every 12 years and each element every 60.