Born years: 1900, 1912,1924,1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996
Year of the Rat
The Rat year is a year of plenty, bringing opportunity and good prospects. It will be marked by speculation and fluctuations in the prices of commodities and the stock market; the world economy in general will boom.
Business will be be on the upswing, fortunes can be made and it will be an easy time to accumulate wealth. However, this is also the time to make long-term investment plans as the bonanza the year of the Rat brings will serve to see us through the bleak years that may follow.All ventures begun at this time will be successful if one prepares well. But do not take chances or unnecessary risks: the year of the Rat is still ruled by the cold of winter and darkness of night. Those who speculate indiscriminately and overextend themselves will come to a sad reckoning.
On the whole, this will be a happier year than most; free from explosive events and wars and with far less catastrophes than, say, the years of the Tiger or the Dragon.
Nonetheless, it will be spicy. It promises a lot of bickering, bargaining and petty arguments that will do little harm. A congenial time that will find most of us socializing and enjoying ourselves.
The Rat Personality
The mouse is one of the animals that are found all over the world. It has good vitality and gives people the impression that it is smart,nimble and filled with enterprising spirits.
People born in the year of the mouse share some of the characteristics of a mouse. They are optimistic,cheerful, do not fall into low spirits no matter how hard the circumstances,and will fight for their lives. At the same time, they are sensitive like a mouse, and have good intuition and imagination, but they are not good at logically drawing their own conclusions.
Chinese Zodiac Compatibility Rat
People born in the year of the mouse are easily attracted by people born in the year of the ox, thinking they are strong and can be relied on, and those born in the year of the ox appreciate the spirit of dedication of those born in the year of the mouse. The relationship between those born in the year of the dragon and those born in the year of the mouse is usually harmonious. Persons born in the year of the mouse are also attracted to those sharp-witted persons born in the year of the snake, and tend to form coalitions with them. They like the power exhibited by people born in the year of the monkey and appreciate their way of dealing with matters. They also keep good relationships with those born in the year of the tiger, dog or pig.
There may be conflicts between people born in the year of the horse and a person born in the year of the mouse. It is not wise for people born in the year of the mouse to marry a person born in the year of the rooster. The rich imagination of the latter will only make them angry. It may also bring lots of problems for them to marry a person born in the year of the sheep. The warm-hearted and generous sheep will spend all the money a mouse can accumulate.
The Rat Child
A child born in the year of the Rat will be sweet and loving. he may be shy, but inwardly he is fiercely competitive. Often, he resorts to crying to get more attention and usually clings to one or two people with whom he identifies. Although he has a charming disposition, he is possessive of parents and friends and jealous of attention given to others.
