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The Rat ( 鼠 ) (also known as Mouse) is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar.

Years and the Five Elements

Persons born within these date ranges can be said to have been born in the "year of the Rat/Mouse," while also bearing the following elemental sign:

Attributes

According to Chinese folklore, this sign can be quite complex and people who are born under this Chinese sign possess strong leadership skills and are intelligent, charismatic, artistic, charming, persuasive, attractive, generous to loved ones, and ambitious. On the negative side, rats can be exploitive, dangerous, dreamy, deviant, selfish, cunning, psychotic (rats tend towards mental instability), lustful, stubborn, manipulative, frail, and vain. Rats are said to get along well with "monkeys" and "dragons," and to get along poorly with "horses".

Rats are a symbol of good luck and wealth. They are clever, lustful, and intelligent. This sign is very ambitious and strong-willed, and they are keen and unapologetic promoters of their own agendas, which often include money and power. Rats are naturally charming, seductive and persuasive. They are energetic and versatile and can usually find their way around obstacles, and adapt to various environments easily. A rat's natural charm and sharp demeanor make it an appealing friend for almost anyone. The Rat likes to know who is on its side and will treat its most loyal friends with an extra measure of protection and generosity. However, they also have long memories and will rarely forgive or forget an enemy. Rats are strongly family oriented. Although they are often hoarders and can be miserly, they also are very generous to their family and friends. Rats have a great capabilty for accumulating and holding on to items of value.

A valuable lesson for Rats is to learn to consider others below themselves, at least sometimes, and to avoid forcing their ideas onto others. Rats are fair in their dealings and do not expect the same from others in return, and can be deeply affronted if they feel they have been deceived or that their trust has been abused. Sometimes they set their targets too low, whether in relationship to their friends or in their career, but as the years pass they will become more idealistic and tolerant. If they can develop their sense of self and realize it leaves room for others in their life as well, Rats can find true happiness.

In middle age, if everything goes smoothly, Rats will be able to achieve their life goals. Traditionally, Rats should avoid Horses, but they can usually find their best friends and love interests in Monkeys, Oxs, and Dragons.

Ideal jobs for rats include detective, artist, musician, spy, writer, lawyer, broker, politician, psychiatrist, pathologist, and crime laboratory scientist.

Rat Attributes

Zodiac Location1st
Ruling hours11pm-1am
DirectionNorth
Season and monthWinter, December
GemstoneGarnet
Roughly equivalent western signSagittarius
PolarityYang
Countries Germany, Austria, Netherlands, Brazil, Sweden, Colombia

Celebrities Born in The Year of Rat

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Chinese astrology

Jahr der Maus | Jahr der Maus | Rat (astrologie chinoise) | Tikus (shio) | Tikus (shio) | Rat (astrologie) | 子 (十二支) | Rotta (kiinalainen horoskooppi) | 子 (地支)

 

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