2005 Chinese Zodiac: Year Of The Wood Rooster

Curious about the 2005 Chinese zodiac, its element, animal, or compatible colors and signs?

This detailed guide from BTA Feng Shui explores the Wood Rooster year, uncovering personality traits, career paths, love life, and Feng Shui tips for those born in Chinese New Year 2005. Dive into the Chinese horoscope 2005 to attract luck and prosperity!

Note: This article was directly translated from the original Vietnamese version by BTA Feng Shui using Grok 3.

2005 Chinese New Year Animal: Wood Rooster

In the Chinese zodiac, those born in 2005 are Wood Roosters (Yi You – 乙酉), represented by the Rooster. This applies to individuals born from February 9, 2005, to January 28, 2006 (Gregorian calendar). Those born before February 9, 2005, are Wood Monkeys.

In 2025, people born in 2005 will be 20 years old (Gregorian calendar) or 21 years old (lunar calendar).

To determine compatible signs for the 2005 zodiac animal, consider:

• Heavenly Stem (Yi): Compatible with Geng, clashing with Ji and Xin.
• Earthly Branch (Rooster): Six-harmony with Dragon, trine with Snake, Rooster, and Ox, conflicting with Rat, Rabbit, Horse, Rooster.

Summary of compatible and incompatible signs for Wood Rooster:

Learn more about compatibility at Celestial Stems and Earthly Branches Clashes.

2005 Chinese Zodiac Element: What Is It?

According to the Five Elements, those born in 2005 belong to the Water element, specifically Fountain Water (Tuyền Trung Thủy), symbolizing clear, flowing spring water.

The term “Wood Rooster 2005” can be misleading. While the Heavenly Stem “Yi” (Yin Wood) and the Earthly Branch “You” (Rooster) combine to form this name, it doesn’t mean those born in 2005 have a Wood element. Based on the Na Yin classification, 2005 is associated with the Water element.

People with the Fountain Water element are gentle, refined, and adaptable, like a clear, soothing stream. They possess sharp intellect, high adaptability, and earn trust through sincerity and skillful communication.

Chinese Zodiac 2005: Lucky and Unlucky Colors

Based on the Five Elements’ generating cycle, those born in the 2005 year of the Chinese zodiac (Water element) are compatible with these colors:

• Black, blue, navy (Water element): Harmonious, boosting energy, peace, and luck.
• White, gray, silver (Metal element): Metal generates Water, attracting wealth and career growth.

According to the controlling cycle, avoid these colors:

• Yellow, brown (Earth element): Earth overcomes Water, draining energy and causing setbacks.
• Red, pink, orange, purple (Fire element): Water overcomes Fire, leading to conflicts and hindering luck.

Explore the Feng Shui color chart for personalized color choices.

Chinese Zodiac Sign 2005: Personal Trigram

While the 2005 Chinese zodiac carries the Water element (Fountain Water), the Personal Trigram (Cung Mệnh) varies by gender:

• Male 2005: Trigram Xun (Wood element), East Group. Men with Xun are lively, sociable, and excellent communicators, but sometimes lack decisiveness, easily swayed by external opinions.
• Female 2005: Trigram Kun (Earth element), West Group. Women with Kun are gentle, caring, compassionate, and reliable pillars for family and friends.

Chinese Horoscope 2005: Best Directions

Choosing directions for homes, doors, or workspaces based on Personal Trigram, Eight Mansions, and Eight Trigrams enhances wealth and peace for the 2005 zodiac.

(Source: “Building Homes According to Geography, Astronomy, and I Ching” by Tran Van Tam, Culture and Information Publishing House, 2002)

2005 Chinese Astrology: Lucky Numbers

For the Wood Rooster (Water element), these numbers align with the Five Elements:

• 1 (Water element): Boosts energy and luck.
• 6, 7 (Metal element): Attracts wealth and career success.

Use these numbers for house numbers, phone numbers, or license plates to enhance fortune.

Avoid: 3, 4 (Wood element) and 9 (Fire element), as Wood and Fire conflict with Water, disrupting energy balance.

Wood Rooster Chinese Zodiac: Personality and Destiny

2005 Chinese Zodiac Male Wood Rooster

Personality: Male Wood Roosters are open-minded, kind, and highly responsible. Intelligent and quick-witted, they handle challenges flexibly, building strong relationships. However, their occasional indecisiveness and susceptibility to external opinions require cultivating firmness to achieve big goals.

Career: With logical thinking, they excel in creative fields like technology, media, or business. Their diligence and ambition earn trust from superiors. In 2025, at age 20, they can achieve significant milestones by seizing opportunities.

Love Life: Sincere and attentive, they may face early romantic challenges due to indecision. Once they find the right partner, they become dependable, striving for family happiness and stability.

2005 Chinese Zodiac Female Wood Rooster

Personality: Female Wood Roosters are gentle, refined, and adaptable, like a clear stream. Highly adaptable and meticulous, their compassion and selflessness make them beloved. They may need to be more assertive to defend their viewpoints.

Career: Creative and goal-driven, they thrive in education, arts, or management. Their persistence leads to success. At age 20 in 2025, they have strong potential for career growth.

Love Life: They may face romantic hurdles, but their sincerity fosters lasting relationships. As ideal partners, they bring warmth and support to their loved ones.

Chinese Year 2005: Three Years of Misfortune

In Feng Shui, Wood Roosters belong to the Snake-Rooster-Ox trine, facing Tam Tai (three years of misfortune) during Pig, Rat, and Ox years:

• Pig (2019, 2031, …): Financial or health challenges.
• Rat (2020, 2032, …): Disruptions in work or studies.
• Ox (2021, 2033, …): Potential relationship conflicts.

During these years, Wood Roosters should exercise caution, avoiding major investments or significant changes.

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