The Rat
Yang
Water
Years: 1948 – 1960 – 1972 – 1984 – 1996 – 2008 – 2020 – 2032
Ruling Hours: 11 PM - 1 AM
Equivalent Western Zodiac: Sagittarius
Lunar Month Dates: December 7 - January 7
Season: Winter/December
Countries: Germany, Austria, Sweden, Iceland, Netherlands, Thailand, Brazil, Colombia, Polynesia
(+): Forthright, tenacious, systematic, meticulous, charismatic, sensitive, hardworking, industrious, charming, eloquent, sociable, shrewd.
(-): Manipulative, vindictive, mendacious, venal, selfish, obstinate, critical, over-ambitious, ruthless, intolerant, scheming.
The Rat type is very sociable. Such people are full of charm and vivacity, and love being surrounded by people. In case of something not goes like planed they are able to quickly assess both the hindrances and the new chances, and while others are wondering how to react and what to do, these people have already seen and taken advantage of the opportunity that lies there. They are usually strong-willed and ambitious. On the other hand they should be careful not to force their ideas on other people. Generally these people enjoy all forms of social interaction, and no party is complete without their lively wit and humor.
A person born under this sign is extremely hard-working. They want to achieve their goals so much that can seem to be selfish or stubborn, but those who knows rat - people understand that they believe in what they are doing and approach it whole-heartedly. They are very talented and experienced organizers and are able to handle even the most difficult problems. These people are fair in their conduct and expect the same from those they work with in return. So it is important to remember that these people can be deeply affronted if they suspect that they have been deceived or their trust has been abused. It happened that this type of people can set their goals too high, whether in relationship to their friends or in career, but as they are getting older they become more tolerant and wise.
Career and Finances
People born in the year of The Rat are very organized and talented, perhaps that is why they make good businessmen or politicians. Such people are often energetic and many-sided and can usually find their own way. They are able to adapt to different environments; it is not a rare occurance that they are found participating in different affairs simultaneously with their main job. These people are good tacticians, but will try to keep colleagues informed in order to preserve their respect and trust. Year of the Rat people are usually very secure about their money and if they ever lend you any, do not be surprised if they charge you interest as well. However, at times they may be tempted to spend the money they earn too quickly.



