Chinese Astrology - Rat

Years

January 31, 1900 to February 18th, 1901 (Metal Rat)
February 18, 1912 to February 5, 1913 (Water Rat)
February 5, 1924 to January 24, 1925 (Wood Rat)
January 24, 1936 to February 10, 1937 (Fire Rat)
February 10, 1948 to January 28, 1949 (Earth Rat)
January 28, 1960 to February 14, 1961 (Metal Rat)
February 15, 1972 to February 2, 1973 (Water Rat)
February 2, 1984 to February 19, 1985 (Wood Rat)
February 19, 1996 to February 6, 1997 (Fire Rat)
February 7 , 2008 to January 25, 2009 (Earth Rat)

Overview

People born in the year of Rat are intelligent and flexible. They always have high aspiration in life which often leads to strong ambitions. These ambitions can be the great motivation towards success. The ability of preserving wealth provides the Rat year people a joyful life. However, due to many great successes, they often neglect other’s feeling and thus push their loved ones too hard. Therefore, People born in the Rat years should pay more attention to friendships. This will guarantee them a stable and yet on-going success.

Strength of People Born in the Year of the Rat:

Quick mind, extremely flexible to adapt oneself to changes. Witty and full of ideas. They are fast learners. Females are tidy and well organized in personal lives. Know how to seize opportunities. Adorable and can blend into the social circles fast.

Weakness of People Born in the Year of the Rat:

Lack of bravery, therefore, not strong in leadership. Can be overly greedy from time to time. Some are lack of politeness, and thus may occasionally disregard the feelings of others. Often seek short cuts which may lead to disastrous results.

Love Tips:

Romance may not be a good thing to indulge in for Rat year people. Because they often lose themselves in a love relationship. People born in the Rat years fall in love easily, and become idealists in relationships. Therefore, they should learn to keep a realistic yet clear mind towards any new romantic journeys.

Wealth Tips:

People born in the Rat years know how to save their resources which assures them for a long term wealth. They need to look further ahead and try to think out side of the box when business opportunity comes.

Additional Tips:

lucky directions: south east, north east

lucky color: blue, gold, green
bad-luck color: yellow, brown

lucky numbers: two, three
bad-luck numbers: five, nine

lucky flowers: lily, African violet and convallaria majalis

Additional Horoscopes:

Rat Horoscope in 2008
Metal Rat Horoscope
Water Rat Horoscope
Wood Rat Horoscope
Fire Rat Horoscope
Earth Rat Horoscope