Year of the Rat

子(ねずみ)

Fixed element

Water

Yin / Yang

Yang

TRAITS (TRADITION)

Quick-witted and sociable; said to be hardworking and good with money.

#Wit#Sociability#Diligence#Thrift

STRENGTHS

CleverAdaptableSociableThrifty

WEAKNESSES

TimidNosyAcquisitive

Years of the Rat

2032 2020 2008 1996 1984 1972 1960 1948

Compatibility (traditional groupings)

Trine — traditionally harmonious

Six Harmony — paired

Ox

Clash — traditionally opposing

Horse
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Famous people born in the Year of the Rat

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Personality, keywords, strengths and weaknesses reflect widely known folklore of the Chinese zodiac, not fortune claims. The fixed element and yin/yang are the standard correspondences of the earthly branch (distinct from each year's element). Years are derived from the 12-year cycle. Compatibility (trine, six harmony, clash) follows traditional Chinese astrology groupings. About our data