Chinese Zodiac

1933: Year of the Water Rooster

Chinese New Year 1933 fell on Thursday, January 26.

Yin Water Rooster (癸酉)

  • By Chinese New Year: January 26, 1933 to February 13, 1934
  • By Lichun (Start of Spring): February 4, 1933 to February 3, 1934

Chinese New Year follows the lunisolar calendar, so its date moves between January 21 and February 20. Lichun is a solar term that falls on February 3, 4 or 5, and it is where Ba Zi astrology starts the year.

Born from January 26 to February 3, 1933? By Chinese New Year you are already in the Year of the Water Rooster; by Lichun, the boundary Ba Zi astrology uses, you are still in the Year of the Water Monkey.

People born in 1933 turn 94 in 2027.

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About the Water Rooster

Water softens the Rooster's sharp critical edge with emotional intelligence and communicative fluidity. The Water Rooster retains the Rooster's keen analytical mind and high standards but expresses them with greater tact and empathy. This element gives the Rooster intuitive depth, helping them understand not just what is wrong but why, and how to communicate corrections without causing offense. The Water Rooster is often an exceptional teacher, editor, or counselor who combines precision with genuine compassion.

The Yin Water Rooster reflects deeply before speaking, offering their keen insights with quiet, thoughtful precision that others find both helpful and surprisingly gentle.

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Famous People Born in 1933

Listed by calendar year of birth. People born before Lichun (February 4, 1933) belong to the previous zodiac year in Ba Zi astrology, so their sign is shown after the date.

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