Although people consider the rat not adorable, and it even makes its way into foul languages, it is the first on the Chinese zodiac. It has characteristics of an animal with spirit, wit, alertness, delicacy, flexibility and vitality.
Years of the Rat
02/18/1912-02/05/1913 02/05/1924-01/23/1925 01/24/1936-02/10/1937
02/10/1948-01/28/1949 01/28/1960-02/14/1961 02/15/1972-02/02/1973
02/02/1984-02/19/1985 02/19/1996-02/06/1997 02/06/2008-01/25/2009
01/25/2020-02/11/2021 02/11/2032-01/30/2033 01/30/2044-02/16/2045
With a strong intuition and quick response, they easily adapt themselves to a new environment. With rich imaginations and sharp observation, Rats can take advantage of various opportunities well. Rats have strong curiosity, so they tend to try their hands at anything, and they can deal with it skillfully. Those born in the Year of the Rat are one of the most industrious and hardest working in the zodiac.
Always busy in pursuit of an ambitious personal goal, and at times they may become difficult to work with since they are born perfectionists. Rats must ensure that everything is perfect before completing a task. As a result, they are often successful financially, and are good providers for their family and those they cherish most dearly. The Rat people are Loyal and loving, they inspire loyalty in others who are close to them. They are essentially honest individuals and loath to betray a confidence. However, their quick wit and restlessness can sometimes lead to chattiness, and they can often be relied upon at large social gatherings for a good story. Their energy levels and expert organizational talents are such that it is a rare thing to see a Rat person sitting idly by with nothing to do. They may even sometimes be viewed as opportunists who persuade others into helping them accomplish a great ambition. In their careers, Rat people can find much success as business leaders or politicians.
The Rats Strengths
People under this sign are usually smart and wealthy and will work for success. They are optimistic and very adaptable, and popular with others. Rat girls have a flair for cleanliness and tidiness. They are clever and adorable, personable and materialistic. They are also by nature thoughtful, sensible, judgmental and curious.
The Rats Weaknesses
They are usually timid, lack of concentration and stability. They are in need of courage, principles and responsibility. The do not look authoritatively, incapable of assuming a leading position. They stick fast and refused to be influenced. They are easily guided only by their private interests. They have natural goodness. They are also obstinate and selfish. They are likely to speculate and they profess their greed as a virtue.
HOROSCOPE AND NUMEROLOGY ELEMENTS
Earthly Branch of Birth Year: zi
Wu Xing (The Five Elements): shui (water)
Yin Yang: yang
Auspicious Directions: southeast, northeast
Lucky Colors: blue, golden, green; Avoid: yellow and brown
Lucky Numbers: 2, 3; Avoid: 5, 9
Lucky Flowers: lily, African violet, lily of the valley
Zodiac Sign Compatibility – Best match: dragon, monkey, ox; Avoid: sheep, horse, rabbit
