Wood Rooster Chinese Zodiac
木鸡 mù jī
A Wood Rooster (also called the Chicken) was born in a Rooster year ending in 4 or 5: 1945, 2005 and 2065. Wood eases the exacting Rooster. The Wood Rooster is described as hardworking and open-handed, with the Rooster's precision and a more flexible, friendly manner.
- Wood
- Rooster
- Yin
Wood Rooster at a Glance
- Years
- 1945, 2005 and 2065
- Year element
- Wood 木 (years ending in 4 or 5)
- Rooster's own element
- Metal
- Yin or Yang
- Yin
- Year names
- 乙酉
- Next Wood Rooster year
- 2065
The Wood Rooster Bends a Little
Roosters set high standards and say so. Of the five, tradition finds the Wood Rooster the easiest to work with: just as careful about details, but readier to adjust and to help.
The 1945 Wood Roosters were born in the last Silent Generation year and turn 81 in 2026. The 2005 Wood Roosters are Gen Z, turning 21.
Which Years Are Wood Rooster Years?
The most recent Wood Rooster year began on Feb 9, 2005 and ended on Jan 28, 2006; the next comes in 2065. Born in January or February? Compare your birthday with the Begins column.
| Year | Begins | Ends | Year name | Sound element | Age in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Feb 13, 1945 | Feb 1, 1946 | 乙酉 | 泉中水 | 80 or 81 |
| 2005 Chinese zodiac | Feb 9, 2005 | Jan 28, 2006 | 乙酉 | 泉中水 | 20 or 21 |
| 2065 | 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.
Wood Rooster Strengths and Challenges
Strengths of the Wood Rooster
- Diligent
- Friendly
- Detail-minded
Challenges of the Wood Rooster
- Overworks
- Critical when tired
- Worries about image
Wood Rooster in Love and at Work
In Love
Devoted and thoughtful, and shows love through effort.
At Work
Excels at organizing, editing, teaching and service work.
The Five Kinds of Rooster
The Rooster's own element is always Metal; the birth year adds the second. For the Wood Rooster, Metal restrains Wood, so the Rooster holds the year's element in check.
| Type | Years | With the Rooster's Metal |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Rooster | 1945, 2005, 2065 | Metal restrains Wood |
| Fire Rooster Chinese zodiac | 1957, 2017, 2077 | Fire restrains Metal |
| Earth Rooster Chinese zodiac | 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 |
Wood 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 Wood Signs
All twelve animals have a Wood year. Each is a different mix.
- Wood Rat Chinese zodiac1924, 1984
- Wood Ox Chinese zodiac1925, 1985
- Wood Tiger Chinese zodiac1974, 2034
- Wood Rabbit Chinese zodiac1975, 2035
- Wood Dragon Chinese zodiac1964, 2024
- Wood Snake Chinese zodiac1965, 2025
- Wood Horse Chinese zodiac1954, 2014
- Wood Goat Chinese zodiac1955, 2015
- Wood Monkey Chinese zodiac1944, 2004
- Wood Dog Chinese zodiac1934, 1994
- Wood Pig Chinese zodiac1935, 1995
Wood Rooster Chinese Zodiac FAQ
What is a Wood Rooster?
A Wood Rooster is someone born in a Rooster year that ends in 4 or 5. Wood Rooster years include 1945, 2005 and 2065. Tradition describes the Wood Rooster as diligent, friendly and detail-minded.
What years are Wood Rooster years?
1945, 2005 and 2065. The 2005 year ran from Feb 9, 2005 to Jan 28, 2006.
Is the Rooster a Wood sign?
The Rooster's own element is Metal, which never changes. Wood is the element of the birth year, so a Wood Rooster carries both. The two are different things.
How old is a Wood Rooster?
The most recent Wood Rooster years are 1945 and 2005. In 2026 someone born in 2005 turns 21.
When is the next Wood Rooster year?
2065. Rooster years return every 12 years and each element every 60.