About Rat

Rat is the first and one of the most powerful and prominent signs of the Chinese Zodiac. A Rat personality is highly respected in the Chinese Society and they are normally said to reflect prudence and intellect. These people are very particular about what they want and are ever-determined to reach their goals and target. All the Rats share the same likes and dislikes as well as basic physical and mental characteristics. Unlike Western Astrology, it is believed that people born in the same year under a Zodiac Sign is said to have the same characteristics. So, in Chinese Zodiac a Sign is said to rule for the entire Chinese Year and continues to rule for the whole year and repeats itself every twelve years. So the period of Rat Years in past present and future as follows-

31 January 1900 - 18 February 1901: Metal Rat

10 February 1912 - 5 February 1913: Water Rat

5 February 1924 - 24 January 1925: Wood Rat

24 January 1936 - 10 February 1937: Fire Rat

10 February 1948 - 28 January 1949: Earth Rat

28 January 1960 - 14 February 1961: Metal Rat

15 February 1972 - 2 February 1973: Water Rat

2 February 1984 - 19 February 1985: Wood Rat

18 February 1996 - 6 February 1997: Fire Rat

7 February 2008 - 25 January 2009: Earth Rat

24 January 2020 - 11 February 2021: Metal Rat

Rat Personality is influenced by Five basic elements Metal, Water, Wood, Fire and Earth which slightly changes the basic characteristics of each of them depending on the year of birth.

Metal Rat - These are the toughest and determined of all the Rats. They like to get things done at any cost and can selfish and possessive at times.

Water Rat - These Rats have influential power and can guide others well. They are kind and generous and are tolerant in nature.

Wood Rat - These Rats are the delicate of all others. These people are very loving, caring and kind to others. Like to stay with their family and home means everything to them.

Fire Rat - These Rats are very energetic and flamboyant. They are willing to venture new roads and ways towards success. These people like taking risks too.

Earth Rat - These Rats normally likes to stay aloof and within themselves. These people normally don't mix up well with others and have very few friends.