Year of the Rat (子)
quick, adaptable, opportunistic
Personality
Rats are quick-witted and observant, find a way through change, and look after themselves and their families well.
Strengths
Clever, adaptable, good at money and planning, socially nimble.
Watch for
Prone to overthinking and calculation, sometimes seen as shrewd; more generosity and trust help.
Years of the Rat
1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020, 2032, 2044 (the year turns at Start of Spring or Lunar New Year, so check if you were born early in the year)
Matches with each sign
| Sign | Relation | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Rat | Same sign | Similar natures that understand each other easily; comfortable together, but liable to get stuck in the same places, so cover for each other. |
| Ox | Six Harmony | Traditionally one of the best matches: mutual attraction and support, natural rapport and a relationship that settles easily. |
| Tiger | Neutral | No notable harmony or clash; how it goes depends on what you build together and on the rest of the charts. |
| Rabbit | Punishment | A tendency to nitpick or compete with each other; drop the comparisons and respect each other's ways. |
| Dragon | Triple Harmony | Part of the same harmony trio, with close goals and values; good partners in work and life. |
| Snake | Neutral | No notable harmony or clash; how it goes depends on what you build together and on the rest of the charts. |
| Horse | Clash | Very different temperaments and paces, prone to friction and arguments; the differences can also complement, if you communicate and make allowances. |
| Goat | Harm | Traditionally one of the six harms: small things easily become misunderstandings or grudges; more openness and understanding help. |
| Monkey | Triple Harmony | Part of the same harmony trio, with close goals and values; good partners in work and life. |
| Rooster | Neutral | No notable harmony or clash; how it goes depends on what you build together and on the rest of the charts. |
| Dog | Neutral | No notable harmony or clash; how it goes depends on what you build together and on the rest of the charts. |
| Pig | Neutral | No notable harmony or clash; how it goes depends on what you build together and on the rest of the charts. |
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This is fixed text compiled from general convention, not a reading of any individual and not a prediction. For important decisions, please consult qualified professionals.