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2005 Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Wood Rooster
2005 is the year of the Wood Rooster (乙酉, Yi You). The Chinese year began on Wednesday, February 9, 2005 and ran until January 28, 2006. If you were born in that window, your animal sign is the Rooster and your element is Wood.
Your year sign is one of eight characters in your birth chart. Enter your 2005 birth date to see all four pillars and your Day Master, free.
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| Animal sign | Rooster (鸡) |
|---|---|
| Element | Yin Wood |
| Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch | 乙酉 (Yi You) |
| Na Yin (sound element) | Spring Water (泉中水) |
| Chinese New Year dates | February 9, 2005 to January 28, 2006 |
| BaZi year starts (Lichun) | February 4, 2005, about 01:41 Beijing time |
| Age in 2027 | Turns 22 |
立春Born in January or February 2005?
In the popular calendar, the 2005 zodiac year began with Chinese New Year on February 9, 2005. Anyone born from January 1 to February 8, 2005 belongs to the previous year, the Wood Monkey. BaZi (Four Pillars) astrology changes the year at Lichun, the start of spring, which fell on February 4, 2005 at about 01:41 Beijing time. That was before New Year, so if you were born after Lichun on February 4 and before February 9, 2005, BaZi already counts you as a Wood Rooster while the popular calendar still says Wood Monkey.
Not sure? The Chinese zodiac calculator checks your exact birth date in both systems.
性格Wood Rooster personality
Roosters are observant, hard-working and honest. They hold high standards, speak their mind and take pride in good work. Wood adds warmth, growth and a cooperative streak, so the Rooster of a Wood year tends to be generous, idealistic and good with people.
合冲2005 Rooster compatibility
The Rooster's natural matches are the Ox and the Snake (its trine partners) and the Dragon (its secret friend). The most challenging pairing is with the Rabbit, the sign directly opposite. See the full Chinese zodiac compatibility chart.
流年The 2005 Rooster in 2027
2027 is the year of the Fire Goat. For the Rooster: No clash with Tai Sui. Fire polishes the jewel. Read the full Year of the Rooster 2027 forecast.
问答Questions about 2005
What Chinese zodiac is 2005?
2005 is the year of the Wood Rooster (乙酉). If you were born before Chinese New Year on February 9, 2005, your sign is the previous animal.
What element is 2005 in Chinese astrology?
The element of 2005 is Yin Wood, from the Heavenly Stem 乙 (Yi). Its Na Yin, or sound element, is Spring Water.
When did Chinese New Year 2005 start?
Chinese New Year 2005 fell on Wednesday, February 9, 2005, and the year ran until January 28, 2006. In BaZi astrology the year starts at Lichun instead, on February 4, 2005.
Who is the 2005 Rooster compatible with?
The Rooster's best matches are the Ox, Snake and Dragon. The most challenging match is the Rabbit.
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