Twinn Swan

When seen together, the rooster and the chicken represent a beautiful union of the yin and yang working together. It represents a union–not of opposites–but of complementary energies that need to come together to create. We know that in order to reproduce, most of Mother Nature’s creatures require the masculine and the feminine to unite. We cannot simply create clones and carbon copies of ourselves.

The rooster’s fiery and dominant energy is balanced by the hen’s nurturing essence, just as the sun’s burning brilliance finds its counterpoint in the misty moon’s quiet glow. This balance reminds us that both action and rest as well as strength and vulnerability are crucial aspects of a fulfilling life.

Which brings me to my next point: which role are you currently playing in the relationships that are in your life? Are you the rooster or the hen?

The rooster–ablaze with his vibrant plumage and a distinct clarion call–embodies the fiery principle of Yang. He announces the coming of the dawn. He is the warrior who announces that darkness is ending and that daybreak is coming. He urges us to take action. The hen, on the other hand, represents the Yin principle. She is the patient mother, the cradle of creation, weaving warmth and care around her children: both born and unborn.

In their pairing, we see the union of complementary forces. They remind us that both action and reflection, strength and vulnerability, are crucial aspects of a balanced life. If we cannot find this balance within ourselves, we must find it within our partnerships and within our community.

The hen’s nurturing spirit and her ability to lay eggs–emblems of potential and possibility–make her a potent symbol of creation. She reminds us that within each of us lies the seed of a dream, waiting to be nurtured and given voice. The rooster, with his fertilising role urges us to act on our potential; to break through the shell of inaction and to bring our creations into the dawn of day.

The relationship between the rooster and the chicken is one of interdependence and cooperation. Their different roles and behaviours complement one another, enabling the survival and success of their species. This partnership, both in the physical and symbolic realms, offers valuable lessons about leadership, nurturing, balance and the importance of community.

It is a symbol that appears to remind us that we do not need to be alone anymore.