2005 Chinese zodiac: year of the Wood Rooster
2005 was the year of the Wood Rooster in the Chinese zodiac. It began on 9 February 2005 and ended on 28 January 2006.
2005 is the year of the Wood Rooster (Yin). The Chinese year of the Rooster ran from 9 February 2005 to 28 January 2006, so anyone born between those dates is a Wood Rooster. Babies born in 2005 before 9 February 2005 belong to the Wood Monkey of 2004.
2005 Wood 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 Wood element adds growth, creativity and generosity, so the Wood Rooster of 2005 combines the Rooster's nature with wood 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 2005?
The Chinese year does not start on 1 January. In 2005, Chinese New Year fell on 9 February 2005.
- Born 9 February 2005 or later in 2005: Wood Rooster.
- Born 1 January – 8 February 2005: Wood Monkey (2004 sign).
Rooster compatibility
| Match | Signs |
|---|---|
| Best (same triangle) | Ox, Snake |
| Secret friend | Dragon |
| Traditional clash | Rabbit |
Other Rooster years
1969, 1981, 1993, 2017, 2029, 2041. The Wood Rooster itself returns in 2065.
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Frequently asked questions
What Chinese zodiac is 2005?
The Wood Rooster, for births from 9 February 2005 to 28 January 2006.
What if I was born in January or early February 2005?
If you were born before 9 February 2005, your sign is the Wood Monkey of 2004, because the Chinese year had not yet changed.
What element is 2005 in the Chinese zodiac?
Wood (Yin). Wood is linked with growth, creativity and generosity; its colour is green.
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 Wood Rooster year?
2065. The same animal and element combination returns every 60 years.
How old is someone born in 2005 in 2026?
They turn 21 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.