1969 Chinese zodiac: year of the Earth Rooster
1969 was the year of the Earth Rooster in the Chinese zodiac. It began on 17 February 1969 and ended on 5 February 1970.
1969 is the year of the Earth Rooster (Yin). The Chinese year of the Rooster ran from 17 February 1969 to 5 February 1970, so anyone born between those dates is a Earth Rooster. Babies born in 1969 before 17 February 1969 belong to the Earth Monkey of 1968.
1969 Earth Rooster personality
People born in the year of the Rooster are observant, hardworking and honest. Their strengths are precision, confidence and organisation; their watch-outs are perfectionism and bluntness.
The Earth element adds stability, practicality and patience, so the Earth Rooster of 1969 combines the Rooster's nature with earth qualities. Yin years are traditionally seen as receptive and reflective.
Careers that suit the Rooster: administration, finance, the military, fashion, PR.
Born in January or February 1969?
The Chinese year does not start on 1 January. In 1969, Chinese New Year fell on 17 February 1969.
- Born 17 February 1969 or later in 1969: Earth Rooster.
- Born 1 January – 16 February 1969: Earth Monkey (1968 sign).
Rooster compatibility
| Match | Signs |
|---|---|
| Best (same triangle) | Ox, Snake |
| Secret friend | Dragon |
| Traditional clash | Rabbit |
Other Rooster years
1933, 1945, 1957, 1981, 1993, 2005. The Earth Rooster itself returns in 2029.
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Frequently asked questions
What Chinese zodiac is 1969?
The Earth Rooster, for births from 17 February 1969 to 5 February 1970.
What if I was born in January or early February 1969?
If you were born before 17 February 1969, your sign is the Earth Monkey of 1968, because the Chinese year had not yet changed.
What element is 1969 in the Chinese zodiac?
Earth (Yin). Earth is linked with stability, practicality and patience; its colour is yellow and brown.
Which signs are compatible with the Rooster?
Best matches are the Ox and Snake, plus the Dragon as a "secret friend". The traditional clash is with the Rabbit.
When is the next Earth Rooster year?
2029. The same animal and element combination returns every 60 years.
How old is someone born in 1969 in 2026?
They turn 57 during 2026.
Source and method
Chinese New Year dates (China Standard Time) were cross-checked against two independent lunar-calendar tables and published listings. Animals and elements follow the traditional 60-year (sexagenary) cycle.