Ayam

Roosters are candid and direct: they say exactly what they think. They rate themselves highly, dislike being criticised behind their backs, and are equally strict with others — inflexible. Disciplined, with a sharp sense of colour.

They read others easily and react fast, producing a countermove whatever the emergency; socially they are experts and get along with new acquaintances at once — so they can be mild and warm, or sly and unscrupulous. Their minds are good but their hands less deft; superiors trust them and prospects are bright, though they sometimes set impossible goals and fail.

At school or at work they keep everything in perfect order, while their own room looks like a rubbish heap. Their exaggerated manner carries a hint of boasting; they like talking about the people they know, love adornment, and consider a pleasing appearance the most important thing in life.

They enjoy adventure and travel, have little respect for authority, help others sometimes to excess, and are amusing company who love jokes. Creative by inclination, they show striking gifts in art, music or literature yet rarely make those their careers. Farsighted and a step ahead, they see how things will develop, plan ahead, produce novel ideas, and execute thoroughly.

Quick-minded but too impatient — which can undo them. They love beauty, especially women, who dress with care and have an exceptional feel for colour and matching.