Chinese year of the rat
People born under the Chinese sign of the Rat are lucky! Rats are smart and cool around people, surrounding themselves with lots of friends. The Rat’s natural charisma ensures that they are the center of attention at social gatherings. They also keep their friends as they are very loyal.
Rat people enjoy the finer things in life, fine clothing, wines, and gourmet food. However, they can have a slump, don’t waste money, and have a keen eye for bargains. They are financially savvy and will have money stashed for emergencies.
People born under this sign are lucky. They are talented, ambitious, and often successful in business. However, they should avoid taking on too many things at once, as they may run out of energy before completing a project.
Rats can keep secrets as long as they are theirs. They have a tendency to gossip and can easily reveal other people’s secrets. But rats are so charismatic that no one is mad at them for long.
There are twelve signs of the Chinese year in the Chinese zodiac. Unlike our western astrology, in Chinese astrology each sign lasts for one year. Legend has it that when Buddha was about to leave earth, he summoned all the animals to say goodbye. Only twelve appeared, so to show his appreciation for his loyalty, he swore that from then on each year he would be named after one of the animals.
Chinese astrology is based on the lunar calendar. This means that the Chinese New Year does not fall on the same day every year and can vary by up to 3 weeks. So for babies born in late January / early February, it is necessary to consult the tables to determine the correct sign.
Chinese years:
February 9, 2005 – January 28, 2006: Rooster
January 22, 2004 – February 8, 2005: Monkey
February 1, 2003 – January 21, 2004: Goat
February 12, 2002 – January 31, 2003: Horse
January 24, 2001 – February 11, 2002: Snake
February 5, 2000 – January 23, 2001: Dragon
February 6, 1999 – February 4, 2000: Rabbit
January 28, 1998 – February 5, 1999: Tiger
February 8, 1997 – January 27, 1998: Ox
February 19, 1996 – February 7, 1997: Rat
January 31, 1995 – February 18, 1996: pig
February 10, 1994 – January 30, 1995: Dog
January 23, 1993 – February 9, 1994: Rooster
February 4, 1992 – January 22, 1993: Monkey
February 15, 1991 – February 3, 1992: Goat
January 27, 1990 – February 14, 1991: Horse
February 6, 1989 – January 26, 1990: Snake
February 17, 1988 – February 5, 1989: Dragon
January 29, 1987 – February 16, 1988: Rabbit
February 9, 1986 – January 28, 1987: Tiger
February 20, 1985 – February 8, 1986: Ox
February 2, 1984 – February 19, 1985: Rat
February 13, 1983 – February 1, 1984: Pig
February 25, 1982 – February 12, 1983: Dog
February 5, 1981 – January 24, 1982: Rooster
February 16, 1980 – February 4, 1981: Monkey
January 28, 1979 – February 15, 1980: Goat
February 7, 1978 – January 27, 1979: Horse
February 18, 1977 – February 6, 1978: Snake
January 31, 1976 – February 17, 1977: Dragon
February 11, 1975 – January 30, 1976: Rabbit
January 23, 1974 – February 10, 1975: Tiger
February 3, 1973 – January 22, 1974: Ox
February 15, 1972 – February 2, 1973: Rat
January 27, 1971 – February 14, 1972: pig
February 6, 1970 – January 26, 1971: Dog
February 17, 1969 – February 5, 1970: Rooster
January 30, 1968 – February 16, 1969: Monkey
February 9, 1967 – January 29, 1968: Goat
January 21, 1966 – February 8, 1967: Horse
February 2, 1965 – January 20, 1966: Snake