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The Year Of The Rat
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This fun dipiction of The Year Of The Rat and other fun things can be found at Chopsticks, Please.




Though the Western rat is reviled as little more than a bottom-dwelling disease carrier, this animal is viewed much differently in the East. The Eastern rat is revered for its quick wits and its ability to accrue and hold on to items of value; rats are considered a symbol of good luck and wealth in both China and Japan. Clever and quick-witted, the Rat of the Chinese Zodiac is utterly disarming to boot. Possessed of excellent taste, this Sign flaunts its style at every turn. Its natural charm and sharp, funny 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.

Behind that sweet smile, though, Rats are keen and unapologetic promoters of their own agendas. This Sign is motivated by its own interests, which often include money; greed can become a problem if the Rat isn't careful to keep its priorities straight. This Sign's natural powers of charm and persuasion can definitely come in handy! Although they are often hoarders, Rats can be very generous to those in their pack, namely friends and family members who have proven their loyalty. Others might perceive them as quick-tempered and sharp-tongued, but never boorish. Verbal jousting is a great pleasure for the Rat, a Sign that everyone around will quickly learn either to love or to hate.

Rats enjoy being on the outside looking in, as the outside affords a view into the inner workings of a system or situation. The Rat's keen mind always seeks out new knowledge, to be stored away for future use. This ever-curious Sign also welcomes challenges as a way to stay sharp. If boredom sets in the Rat is no fun at all, but that isn't likely; this Sign knows how to keep itself entertained.

A valuable lesson for Rats is to learn to consider others above themselves, at least sometimes. If they can develop their sense of self and realize it leaves room for others in their life as well, Rats could find true happiness.

The most compatible match for a Rat is the Dragon or the Monkey.


The Rat not your year? Check yours out.

Dog     Pig     Ox     Tiger     Hare     Dragon
Snake     Horse     Goat     Monkey     Rooster    

Look up who you are by your birth year.
1910 1922 1934 1946 1958 1970 1982 1994 2006Dog
1911 1923 1935 1947 1959 1971 1983 1995 2007Pig
1912 1924 1936 1948 1960 1972 1984 1996 2008Rat
1913 1925 1937 1949 1961 1973 1985 1997 2009Ox
1914 1926 1938 1950 1962 1974 1986 1998 2010Tiger
1915 1927 1939 1951 1963 1975 1987 1999 2011Hare
1916 1928 1940 1952 1964 1976 1988 2000 2012Dragon
1917 1929 1941 1953 1965 1977 1989 2001 2013Snake
1918 1930 1942 1954 1966 1978 1990 2002 2014Horse
1919 1931 1943 1955 1967 1979 1991 2003 2015Goat
1920 1932 1944 1956 1968 1980 1992 2004 2016Monkey
1921 1933 1945 1957 1969 1981 1993 2005 2017Rooster