How old are roosters this year?
The birth years of roosters follow a 12-year cycle. In 2025 (the Year of the Snake), the ages of people born in different years are as follows.Born in 2017: 8 years old (born between January 28, 2017, and February 15, 2018, and turned 8 after their birthday), 9 in the traditional age.
Born in 2005: 20 years old (born between February 9, 2005, and January 28, 2006, and turned 20 after their birthday), 21 in the traditional age.
Born in 1993: 32 years old (born between January 23, 1993, and February 9, 1994, and turned 32 after their birthday), 33 in the traditional age.
Born in 1981: 44 years old (born between February 5, 1981, and January 24, 1982, and turned 44 after their birthday), 45 in the traditional age.
Born in 1969: 56 years old (born between February 17, 1969, and February 5, 1970, and turned 56 after their birthday), 57 in the traditional age.
Born in 1957: 68 years old (born between January 31, 1957, and February 17, 1958, and turned 68 after their birthday), 69 in the traditional age.
Born in 1945: 80 years old (born between February 13, 1945, and February 1, 1946, and turned 80 after their birthday), 81 in the traditional age.
Born in 1933: 92 years old (born between January 26, 1933, and February 13, 1934, and turned 92 after their birthday), 93 in the traditional age.
(Note: The actual age is based on the solar calendar birthday, increasing after the birthday; the traditional age increases after the Lunar New Year.)
In which months are "hard roosters" usually born?
Lunar Month Two (Mao Month): Conflict causes impatience, with many ups and downs.In the second lunar month, the wood element (Mao) is strong, which conflicts with the rooster (You). This conflict leads to "impulsive and hasty behavior." For instance, in career, one might make mistakes due to "a desire to prove oneself quickly" (Mao contains Yi wood, representing speed; You contains Xin gold, representing sharpness). In relationships, one might have conflicts due to "being competitive" (the conflicting energy brings sharpness).
However, "conflict contains strength," if one can "slow down by half a beat" (e.g., pause for 10 seconds before making a decision), one can use the power of "gold cutting wood into shape" (e.g., working in craftsmanship or design), and the ups and downs can become a platform for "rapid growth."
Lunar Month Eight (You Month): Self-Conflict Causes Stubbornness, With Internal and External Pressure.
In the eighth lunar month, the metal element (You) is strong, and it conflicts with the rooster (You) through "self-conflict." This overabundance of metal can lead to "stubbornness." For example, in daily life, one might argue with family members due to "being overly meticulous" (such as how dishes are arranged or sleep schedules), and at work, one might feel exhausted due to "pursuing perfection" (being strict with oneself and others).
To balance this, one should frequently interact with fire elements (such as using warm lamps), using "fire refining metal" to soften sharpness; each week, do one small act of compromise (such as eating food that family members like), allowing "the firmness of metal" to merge with "the warmth of fire."
Lunar Month Eleven (Zi Month): Conflict Causes Anxiety, With Persistent Worry.
In the eleventh lunar month, the water element (Zi) is strong, which conflicts with the rooster (You) through "Zi You conflict." The metal element generates water, leading to "excessive worrying." For instance, in health, one might get anxious over "even minor discomforts" (Zi contains Gui water, representing worry), and in finance, one might make blind investments due to "fear of depreciation" (the conflicting energy brings loss). In relationships, one might misunderstand others due to "overthinking" (water represents doubt).
One needs to use "earth controlling water" to balance this (such as keeping succulent plants), write "three things that go well" every day (focusing on gains), so that "the clarity of metal" overrides "the worry of water."
Small Habits and Mindset Adjustments to Improve Fortune
For those born in the second month: Carry a red jasper (fire) to soften the sharpness of metal; monthly gatherings with friends born in the Year of the Snake (Si fire) to use the "Si You Chou three combinations" to generate fire and strengthen metal energy, reducing impatience; place green plants in the west (You direction) at home to use "metal cutting wood into shape" to transform the conflicting energy into creativity.
For those born in the eighth month: Wear beige clothes (earth) to use "earth generating metal" to stabilize the energy field; when there are disagreements, "nod first then express your opinion" (soften your attitude) to avoid "clashing head-on"; spend one day each week "completely relaxing" (such as watching TV or daydreaming), to let the overly tense nerves "relax a bit."
For those born in the eleventh month: Rub the temples before bed (to relieve worries), use brown bed sheets (earth color) to enhance the "sense of grounding"; talk more with elders born in the Year of the Dragon (Chen earth) to use the "stability of earth" to reduce worry; smile at the mirror before going out each day, using "positive suggestions" to activate the brightness of metal.
As a rooster, you naturally possess the brightness of You metal and the purity of Xin metal. What is called "hard month" is just a reminder that "metal must be refined to become valuable."
The impatience of the second month can refine "calmness," the stubbornness of the eighth month can refine "tolerance," and the worry of the eleventh month can refine "firmness." These experiences will eventually make you like "refined gold," both bright and resilient.
Don't be trapped by the label of "hard rooster." Your sensitivity and perseverance are rare qualities.
With this awareness, don't be timid when it's time to be sharp, nor rigid when it's time to be gentle. Time will turn the "marks of refinement" into "unique luster," and this is the best gift from time to the bright.
