Relationship type: Neutral
The Rat and Rooster have no special traditional bond or conflict, so this match depends on effort, shared goals and how well you communicate.
Elements: Water and Metal
Metal (Rooster) feeds Water (Rat) in the generating cycle, so one partner naturally nourishes the other.
Rat and Rooster in love
The Rat is attentive and quick to notice what a partner needs, while the Rooster shows love by organising and improving life together. This works best when the Rat gets a partner who appreciates their wit and planning and the Rooster gets respect and appreciation for their effort.
Watch-outs
- The Rat's weak spot is worrying over money and details.
- The Rooster's weak spot is criticism that stings.
- Astrology is for fun; respect and communication matter most.
Birth years
Rat: 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020.
Rooster: 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029.
Years begin at Lunar New Year, between late January and mid-February.


