The Chinese Year of Rooster starts on February 9 and lasts until January 28 2006. There's a table below telling you dates of other Chinese astrology signs.

There are twelve Chinese year signs in Chinese Zodiac. Unlike in our western astrology, in Chinese astrology each sign lasts for a year. Legend has it that as Buddha was about to depart earth he summoned all animals to say goodbye. Only twelve turned up so, to show his appreciation of their loyalty, he vowed that from then on each year would bear name of one of animals.

Chinese astrology is based on Lunar Calendar. This means Chinese New Year does not fall on same day each year and can vary by as much as 3 weeks. So for babies born in late January/early February it is necessary to consult charts to determine correct sign.

The Chinese Year Of The Rooster. If you or your child was born in Chinese year sign of rooster you have far to go. Roosters are full of confidence, fearless and brave. They will take on an adversary far superior to themselves if they believe they are in right.

If they can control their impulsive streak they are usually successful in business. Intelligent and ambitious, Roosters work hard and like to be in control, often successfully running their own businesses.

People born under this sign are extroverts and enjoy company of others. They do not like to be criticised and their self-esteem can crumble if they are ridiculed. Roosters hate to be bored and can be deliberately provocative if life is too dull.

Other signs either love or hate Roosters. Fortunately for Rooster, most people love them.

Chinese Years: February 9, 2005 - January 28, 2006: Rooster

January 22, 2004 - February 8, 2005: Monkey

February 1, 2003 - January 21, 2004: Goat

The most important thing you can do is to rehearse your vows until you know them like back of your hand. Work towards making words sound as though they are as natural as if you’d thought them up right there, and were speaking from that little touch of Shakespeare in your brain. This will diminish hesitancy and constant note-reading, and will give a much more heartfelt impression.

Here are some other tips:

* Come up with certain “landmarks” within your vows that will act as mental cues to help you to continue without pausing to remember what comes next.