According to Buddhist Culture, there is a Buddha or Bodhisattva to protect you upon birth. Each Zodiac Protector has a corresponding Zodiac General as guardian.

Enter Acala - protector of those born in the year of the rooster. Acala is said to protect all the living by burning away all impediments and defilements, thus aiding them towards enlightenment. This one means business - a sword in one hand and a noose in the other. Don't mess with him...