According to the Western calendar, Jan. 28 marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year -- also known as "Spring Festival" -- the longest and most important celebration for Chinese families across the globe.
The rooster is described by the Chinese zodiac system as observant, honest, talented and confident. People born under this animal's sign -- in 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993 or 2005 -- are thought to be responsible workers with good time management, which bodes well in terms of being financially savvy. One negative aspect of the rooster is the desire to be in the spotlight.