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Rat is the first in the 12-year cycle of Chinese zodiac. The Years of the Rat include 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020, 2032...
Though people consider the rat not adorable, and it even makes its way into derogatory languages, it ranks first on the Chinese zodiac signs. It has characteristics of an animal with spirit, wit, alertness, delicacy, flexibility and vitality.
Earthly Branch of Birth Year: Zi
Wu Xing (The Five Elements): Shui (Water)
Yin Yang: Yang
Years of the Rat
- Feb.18,1912-Feb.5,1913
- Feb.5,1924-Jan.23,1925
- Jan.24,1936-Feb.10,1937
- Feb.10,1948-Jan.28,1949
- Jan.28,1960-Feb.14,1961
- Feb.15,1972-Feb.2,1973
- Feb.2,1984-Feb.19,1985
- Feb.19,1996-Feb.6,1997
- Feb.6,2008-Jan.25,2009
- Jan.25,2020-Feb.11,2021
- Feb.11,2032-Jan.30,2033
- Jan.30,2044-Feb.16,2045
Lucky Signs for Rat:
Lucky Numbers: 2, 3Lucky Colors: gold, blue, green
Lucky Flowers: lily, African violet, lily of the valley
Lucky Directions: southeast, northeast
Things Should be Avoided:
- Unlucky Numbers: 5, 9
- Unlucky Colors: yellow, brown
- Unlucky Direction: west
They are instinctive, acute and alert in nature which makes them to be brilliant businessmen. They can always react properly before the worst circumstances take place. They are also sophisticated and popular in social interaction. They are sanguine and very adaptable, being popular with others.
- Strengths
Adaptable, smart, cautious, acute, alert, positive, flexible, outgoing, cheerful - Weaknesses
Timid, unstable, stubborn, picky, lack of persistence, querulous
- Best Matches: Ox, Rabbit, Dragon
They can get along with Ox, Rabbit and Dragon partners, and their relationship will be well maintained as fresh as before. There is no big rise and fall in their life time, but will never be a lack of romance and passion. - Bad Matches: Horse, Rooster
If they get together, there will be endless quarrels. They are all sharp in words, and seldom make compromises. Picky in each other’s faults, they cannot be tolerant, which leads to their final divergence. - See more about Chinese Zodiac Sign Compatibility
Rats' fortunes in 2016 may not be flourishing like before, but there is also no big changes happening to them. They can accomplish their work with high proficiency, and it may bring them promotion or salary increase. What troubles them most is their sensitive and emotional personality, which may result in disputes with people around. Fitness is pleasant, but they should avoid high-risk activities.
