I've got high standards, and a low tolerance for nonsense.
Overview
Birth Years: 1801, 1861, 1921, 1981, 2041, 2101 (every 60 years)
Bazi: Xin You (辛酉)
Energy: Yin
Element: Metal – strong, refined, resilient
Zodiac Animal: Rooster – sharp, proud, disciplined
Personality Style: Precise, determined, elegant, perfectionist
Needs: Respect, order, loyalty, recognition
Combination: Proud Rooster + Strong Metal = Unshakable Perfectionist
This sign blends the Rooster’s confidence, sharp instincts, and eye for detail with Metal’s firmness, sophistication, and strength of character. The result is someone who is principled, exacting, and deeply committed to high standards—both in themselves and others. They are reliable yet critical, stylish yet structured, always striving for excellence.
METAL ELEMENT OVERVIEW
Emotion: Grief or Sadness
Season: Autumn
Direction: West
Nature: Rigid, structured, refined, contracting
Strengths: Disciplined, determined, organized, courageous, principled, loyal
Challenges: Stubbornness, inflexibility, overly critical, emotionally distant, controlling
METAL ELEMENT INFLUENCE
The Metal element adds strength, resilience, and strong moral values. It makes this Rooster even more determined, courageous, and uncompromising, especially when defending what they believe is right.
They are drawn to justice, truth, and loyalty, often holding themselves to very high ethical standards. However, this can also make them come across as judgmental or rigid in their views.
Personality
Metal Roosters are precise, confident, and extremely organized. They are the most disciplined and sharp-minded of all Rooster types, with a serious attitude toward life and high standards for themselves and others.
They tend to speak directly and boldly, often holding strong opinions and not hesitating to express them. Order, structure, and results matter deeply to them — they are natural perfectionists who like things done “the right way.”
Career
They are methodical, efficient, and excellent at handling responsibilities. Their attention to detail and drive for results make them shine in roles that require discipline, accuracy, and leadership. They thrive in careers where there are rules, systems, and clear goals.
Some ideal career paths for Metal Roosters:
- Structured & Systematic Careers - Law, Military or Police, Engineering,
- Auditing & Accounting, Architecture
- Leadership & Management Roles - Project Manager, Operations Director, Quality Control Supervisor, Compliance Officer, Executive Roles in finance, tech, or government
- Precision-Based Professions - Surgeon or Specialist Doctor, Pharmacist, Laboratory Scientist, Data Analyst, Researcher in science or technology
- Finance & Risk Management – Banking, Financial Analyst, Risk Manager, Forensic Accountant, Insurance Underwriter
- Other Excellent Fields - Editor or Proofreader, Technical Writer, Strategic Consultant, IT Systems Analyst, Logistics or Supply Chain Planner
Compatibility
Metal Roosters value loyalty, honesty, and long-term commitment, showing love through consistency, protection, and reliability rather than big emotional displays.
They’re drawn to capable, driven partners and see respect as a core love language. When they feel admired and trusted, they’re deeply loyal. When they feel dismissed or disrespected, they quickly withdraw.
They are reliable, committed, and clear about boundaries
Protective and dependable partner energy. However, they can come off blunt or emotionally distant and their high standards may feel intense to others.
Their best match is someone emotionally mature, steady, and confident enough to appreciate structure without feeling controlled.
METAL & OTHER ELEMENTS
Let’s start by seeing how the Metal element mixes with the other elements. This helps us understand how the Metal Rooster gets along with others — in love, friendship, teamwork, and overall personality balance.
METAL ELEMENT INFLUENCE ON COMPATIBILITY
The Metal element makes this Rooster strong-willed, disciplined, and perfectionistic. They’re sharp, principled, and very clear about what they want — in life and in love. This can boost compatibility with signs who appreciate structure, loyalty, and ambition.
It also makes the Metal Rooster more intense, blunt, and less emotionally flexible, which can clash with softer, sensitive signs. Metal Roosters tend to connect best with strong, clear-thinking, or goal-oriented partners — people who can match their energy without taking their sharpness personally.
METAL ELEMENT CYCLE (WU XING)
1. Metal Element in the Generating Cycle (Creation)
● Earth generates Metal
- Metal is born from Earth—just like minerals and ores are found in the ground.
- This means Earth supports and nourishes Metal, giving it forms and strength.
- In people, this can show up as stability or practicality (Earth) helping sharpen focus and discipline (Metal).
2. Metal Element in the Controlling Cycle (Regulation)
● Fire controls Metal
- Fire melts Metal and reshapes it.
- This means Fire weakens or changes Metal, reducing its strength or forcing transformation.
- In personality or relationships, too much Fire energy can challenge or wear down Metal traits like control or order.
● Metal controls Wood
- Metal tools, like axes or saws, can cut Wood.
- This means Metal limits or manages Wood, keeping it in check.
- In people, this can show up as Metal's logic or structure pushing back against Wood’s growth, creativity, or free-spirited nature.
ELEMENT COMPATIBILITY FOR METAL
Best Element Matches for Metal
Metal & Earth
Earth is especially supportive of Metal—it “creates” Metal in the elemental cycle, meaning it naturally feeds and strengthens Metal energy. People with strong Earth elements are steady, reliable, and practical. This matches well with Metal’s disciplined, structured, and goal-driven personality. Together, they create a grounded, productive, and stable partnership.
Metal & Water
Water is also a great match for Metal because Metal “produces” Water in the cycle. This means their energy flows naturally and harmoniously. Water types bring emotional depth, intuition, and flexibility—qualities that can help soften Metal’s sometimes rigid or perfectionist nature. This creates a complementary balance of strength and softness in the relationship.
Neutral or Balanced Match for Metal
Metal & Metal
Metal with Metal can go either way. On one hand, they totally understand each other—both value structure, responsibility, and high standards. But on the flip side, they might be too similar, which can lead to clashes over control or who’s “right.” If both partners can respect each other’s strength without trying to dominate, this pairing can work with mutual respect and shared goals.
Challenging Matches for Metal
Metal & Fire
Fire can be a tough match for Metal because Fire “melts” Metal in the elemental cycle. A Fire personality is often energetic, bold, and emotionally expressive, which can overwhelm Metal’s need for structure and control. The intensity of Fire may feel chaotic to the calm and composed Metal type, leading to friction if not managed with care and mutual respect.
Metal & Wood
Wood is another challenging match, as Metal “cuts” Wood in the cycle. This dynamic can lead to power struggles, especially if both people are strong-willed. Metal may come across as overly critical or controlling, while Wood—who values growth and creativity—may push back against that. These relationships can work, but they require extra patience, open communication, and a willingness to compromise on both sides.
METAL ELEMENT CYCLE (WU XING)
1. Metal Element in the Generating Cycle (Creation)
● Earth generates Metal
- Metal is born from Earth—just like minerals and ores are found in the ground.
- This means Earth supports and nourishes Metal, giving it forms and strength.
- In people, this can show up as stability or practicality (Earth) helping sharpen focus and discipline (Metal).
2. Metal Element in the Controlling Cycle (Regulation)
● Fire controls Metal
- Fire melts Metal and reshapes it.
- This means Fire weakens or changes Metal, reducing its strength or forcing transformation.
- In personality or relationships, too much Fire energy can challenge or wear down Metal traits like control or order.
● Metal controls Wood
- Metal tools, like axes or saws, can cut Wood.
- This means Metal limits or manages Wood, keeping it in check.
- In people, this can show up as Metal's logic or structure pushing back against Wood’s growth, creativity, or free-spirited nature.
ELEMENT COMPATIBILITY FOR METAL
Best Element Matches for Metal
Metal & Earth
Earth is especially supportive of Metal—it “creates” Metal in the elemental cycle, meaning it naturally feeds and strengthens Metal energy. People with strong Earth elements are steady, reliable, and practical. This matches well with Metal’s disciplined, structured, and goal-driven personality. Together, they create a grounded, productive, and stable partnership.
Metal & Water
Water is also a great match for Metal because Metal “produces” Water in the cycle. This means their energy flows naturally and harmoniously. Water types bring emotional depth, intuition, and flexibility—qualities that can help soften Metal’s sometimes rigid or perfectionist nature. This creates a complementary balance of strength and softness in the relationship.
Neutral or Balanced Match for Metal
Metal & Metal
Metal with Metal can go either way. On one hand, they totally understand each other—both value structure, responsibility, and high standards. But on the flip side, they might be too similar, which can lead to clashes over control or who’s “right.” If both partners can respect each other’s strength without trying to dominate, this pairing can work with mutual respect and shared goals.
Challenging Matches for Metal
Metal & Fire
Fire can be a tough match for Metal because Fire “melts” Metal in the elemental cycle. A Fire personality is often energetic, bold, and emotionally expressive, which can overwhelm Metal’s need for structure and control. The intensity of Fire may feel chaotic to the calm and composed Metal type, leading to friction if not managed with care and mutual respect.
Metal & Wood
Wood is another challenging match, as Metal “cuts” Wood in the cycle. This dynamic can lead to power struggles, especially if both people are strong-willed. Metal may come across as overly critical or controlling, while Wood—who values growth and creativity—may push back against that. These relationships can work, but they require extra patience, open communication, and a willingness to compromise on both sides.
METAL ROOSTER + ANIMAL SIGNS COMPATIBILITIES
Metal Roosters need someone who is loyal, sharp, and emotionally steady. They do best with partners who respect their standards, handle honesty well, and don’t get overwhelmed by their intensity. They click with people who are mature, reliable, and can match their ambition, but also gentle enough to soften their edges.
A calm, supportive partner who can balance their perfectionism with patience and warmth is ideal. They love clear communication and structure in relationships — no drama, no guesswork. Someone grounded, respectful, and a little affectionate (but not overly clingy) is their best match.
Compatibility breakdown
for the Metal Rooster —
factoring in both zodiac animal match and the Metal element’s strength,
discipline, and clarity.
Best Matches for Metal Rooster
Ox, Snake, Dragon, Rat
1. Ox
Calm, loyal, and grounded, bringing emotional steadiness to the Rooster’s sharp edge.
2. Snake
Intelligent, elegant, and strategic, sharing the Rooster’s ambition and high standards.
3. Dragon
Bold, confident, and visionary, energizing the Rooster while respecting order and goals.
4. Rat
Clever, adaptable, and hardworking, supporting the Rooster’s plans and momentum.
Neutral or Balanced Matches for Metal Rooster
Monkey, Horse, Rooster, Dog
1. Monkey
Smart and fast-paced, but control or ego clashes can happen without balance.
2. Horse
Driven and charming, needing more flexibility and emotional effort from both sides.
3. Rooster
Deep mutual understanding but doubled perfectionism can create tension.
4. Dog
Loyal and sincere, though differences in emotional expression need care.
Challenging Matches for Metal Rooster
Rabbit, Goat, Pig, Tiger
1. Rabbit
Sensitive and peace-loving, easily hurt by sharp words or criticism.
2. Goat
Emotional and idealistic, often feeling judged or restricted.
3. Pig
Easygoing and indulgent, not fully matching the Rooster’s intensity or standards.
4. Tiger
Independent and impulsive, leading to clashes over control or values.
Quick Tip for the Metal Rooster:
Let go of trying to perfect the relationship — love isn’t a checklist. Be kind with your words, soften your tone, and make space for emotional messiness. Not everything needs to be “fixed” — sometimes, just being present and warm is enough. The right person will respect your standards, but they’ll stay for your heart. Let it show.
Challenges
Metal Roosters can be overly critical, stubborn, or blunt, especially when things don’t go their way. They may find it hard to bend rules, show vulnerability, or express emotions freely. Their high expectations can sometimes intimidate or alienate others. To grow, they need to learn compassion, flexibility, and softer communication, especially in close relationships.