1993 Chinese zodiac: year of the Water Rooster
1993 was the year of the Water Rooster in the Chinese zodiac. It began on 23 January 1993 and ended on 9 February 1994.
1993 is the year of the Water Rooster (Yin). The Chinese year of the Rooster ran from 23 January 1993 to 9 February 1994, so anyone born between those dates is a Water Rooster. Babies born in 1993 before 23 January 1993 belong to the Water Monkey of 1992.
1993 Water 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 Water element adds wisdom, flexibility and good communication, so the Water Rooster of 1993 combines the Rooster's nature with water 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 1993?
The Chinese year does not start on 1 January. In 1993, Chinese New Year fell on 23 January 1993.
- Born 23 January 1993 or later in 1993: Water Rooster.
- Born 1 January – 22 January 1993: Water Monkey (1992 sign).
Rooster compatibility
| Match | Signs |
|---|---|
| Best (same triangle) | Ox, Snake |
| Secret friend | Dragon |
| Traditional clash | Rabbit |
Other Rooster years
1957, 1969, 1981, 2005, 2017, 2029. The Water Rooster itself returns in 2053.
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Frequently asked questions
What Chinese zodiac is 1993?
The Water Rooster, for births from 23 January 1993 to 9 February 1994.
What if I was born in January or early February 1993?
If you were born before 23 January 1993, your sign is the Water Monkey of 1992, because the Chinese year had not yet changed.
What element is 1993 in the Chinese zodiac?
Water (Yin). Water is linked with wisdom, flexibility and good communication; its colour is black and blue.
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 Water Rooster year?
2053. The same animal and element combination returns every 60 years.
How old is someone born in 1993 in 2026?
They turn 33 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.