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RAT

Rat keywords: Quick mind, good bargainer, and a natural charmer.
Rat correlates to the western sign Sagittarius.

Rat Lunar Calendar:

1900 - January 31 to February 18, 1901 White Rat
1912 - February 18 to February 5, 1913 Black Rat
1924 - February 5 to January 24, 1925 Green Rat
1936 - January 24 to February 10, 1937 Red Rat
1948 - February 10 to January 28, 1949 Yellow Rat
1960 - January 28 to February 14, 1961 White Rat
1972 - February 15 to February 1, 1973 Black Rat
1984 - February 2 to February 18, 1985 Green Rat
1996 - February 19 to February 5, 1997 Red Rat
2008 - February 6 to January 25, 2009 Yellow Rat
2020 - January 25 to February 11, 2021 White Rat

Rat in Tiger Year 2010:

Expect to do well, but the impulsive energy of Tiger year could be a frustrating or unstable influence for the usually cautious Rat. A year to be pragmatic and avoid confrontation. Lawsuits are not favored at this time.

Rat Personality:

The person born in Rat year is clever, sharp, humorous, creative, industrious, curious, witty, optimistic, yet frugal. He can pinch pennies and is a and a great bargainer.  The Rat individual is very observant, quick to take action, and popular in social circles. Rat's charm and quick wit often wins admiration wherever he goes. Rat can easily adapt to different environments and can survive against all odds.

Rat is very instinctive and relies on instinct and cleverness to succeed. But Rat must not ignore logic and reality and become caught up in an unrealistic rat trap. Because Rat is so intelligent, his racing mind can create an illogical maze. Sometimes Rat's active mind becomes like a rodent on a treadmill, endlessly running but going nowhere. At these times, Rat must avoid the negative traits of being sly, secretive, critical, and judgmental of others. Rat can create internal stress when he worries and frets endlessly, especially about health.

Since Rat is a nocturnal animal, he often enjoys working at night during the quiet hours. But staying up all night can cause health problems.  Yet Rat loves to stay up until the wee hours, for that is Rat's creative time. Rat has a natural talent for the arts, especially writing.

The year of the Rat is a time of plenty, bringing abundance and good fortune. In this auspicious year, some of Rat's prosperity can influence everyone, regardless of one's birth animal. Expect a powerful year when people are firm about their goals, passions, and aspirations. Although there may be fluctuation in world economies, it is an excellent time to start a business, buy property, invest in long-term plans, or accumulate wealth. All ventures begun in Rat year will prosper if well prepared. But it is not a time for foolish risks. Save those for Tiger and Monkey years. Rat loves the pack, so it is also a time for socializing, entertaining, and enjoying ourselves.

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TAOIST ASTROLOGY by Susan Levitt
To learn more about the Rat personality, Rat relationships, Rat child and parent, Rat's fortunes in the twelve-year cycle, and details of the red fire Rat, yellow earth Rat, white metal Rat, black water Rat, and green  wood Rat, read Taoist Astrology: A Handbook of the Authentic Chinese Tradition by Susan Levitt with Jean Tang (published by Destiny Books 1997).

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