Though in people's eyes, rat is not adorable, and even some Chinese saying the animal with derogatory meanings, it ranged as the head of the Chinese zodiac. It was recognized as an animal with spirit, wit, alertness, delicacy, flexibility and vitality.
Years of the Rat02/18/1912-02/05/1913
02/05/1924-01/23/1925
02/05/1924-01/23/1925
01/24/1936-02/10/1937
02/10/1948-01/28/1949
02/10/1948-01/28/1949
01/28/1960-02/14/1961
02/15/1972-02/02/1973
02/15/1972-02/02/1973
02/02/1984-02/19/1985
02/19/1996-02/06/1997
02/19/1996-02/06/1997
02/06/2008-01/25/2009
01/25/2020-02/11/2021
01/25/2020-02/11/2021
StrengthsPeople under the rat sign are usually smart and willing to accumulate wealth and to make efforts to be successful. They have sanguine nature and strong adaptability, being popular among people. Most of them are happy and harmonious with others. Rat girls have a flair for cleanliness and tidiness. They are clever and adorable, have vibrant personality with acquisitive mind craving for material things. They are by nature thoughtful, sensible, judiciously and curious.
WeaknessesPeople born in the year of rat are usually timid, lack of concentration and stability. They are also short of courage and insight, backbone and leadership. The do not look authoritatively, incapable of assuming a leading position. They stick fast and refused to be influenced. They are easily guided only by their private interests. They have natural goodness but look unpolite. They are insubordinate and selfish sometimes. They are likely to speculate and take advantage of opportunity, fussy, prejudiced and narrow.
Horoscope and Numerology ElementsEarthly Branch of Birth Year: zi 子
Wu Xing (The Five Elements): shui (water)
Yin Yang: yang
Auspicious Directions: southeast, northeast
Lucky Colors: blue, golden, green; Avoid: yellow and brown
Lucky Numbers: 2, 3; Avoid: 5, 9
Lucky Flowers: lily, African violet, lily of the valley
Compatibility - Best match: dragon, monkey, ox; Avoid: sheep, horse, rabbit, rooster
Fortune in 2019Overview: 2019 is a traumatic year for people under the rat design. They may get frustrated in love, health and career. In case of incidents, they should be very cautious. People born in the rat year should take double effort and time to overcome difficulties. Keep going and down-to-earth is essential this year.
Career: People born in the rat year may be very carefully while doing things but it does no help to exchange approval from the boss. When facing the problems of critics, losing jobs, don't be discouraged. This is just a small crisis on the way to success. Job hopping is not a good way to escape. The managers should avoid huge investment and business trips.
Money: Have average income and expenditure balance this year. Follow the plan, for unexpected expenditure and careless mistakes may bring financial problems. Don't be always dominated by ratty mood and anxiety. They should avoid risky ways of investing.
Love: People born in the rat year may come across their right one. It is not suitable to be hesitated, but be active and brave to show their charms. Be careful to avoid being taken undue advantage of.
Heath: Occasional health problem is annoying. Don't break down from constant overwork. Pay attention to healthy diet. For the teenagers, don't play too much. It may impact their learning outcomes.