by jy
| The Rat Personality
Forget Western idea of rats : from the point of view of Chinese Horoscope, being born a Rat is certainly nothing to be ashamed of. Rat is not considered dirty or cowardly but rather they are viewed as clever, resourceful and brave and it is considered an honor to be governed by their esteemed influence. Rat are clever creatures. They know instinctively where to find the fat sacks of grain and flour upon which to feast in times of plenty. And when corn is scarce, they know where to forage for other rich pickings. They use their innate stealth and intelligence, as well as their astute powers of observation and their daring to raid the best supplies available. Such resourcefulness ensures that these creatures are always among nature's great survivors.
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Years of the Rat First in the cycle, Rat Years begin the sequence and recur every twelfth year thereafter. 1900 1912 1924 1936 1948 1960 1972 1984 1996 2008 |
FACT
ABOUT RAT
People born in the year of the Rat share specific characteristic that are common to all other Rats. To say that someone is a Rat is simply a shorthand way of describing that individual's personality. Characteristic Charisma Affability Intelligence Greed Sociability Quick-wittedness Popularity Exploitation Deviousness Calculative Secretiveness Acquisitiveness |
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Outwardly cool but charming and sociable, Rats are always at their ease in company and get on well in groups of people, both at work and socially. Endowed with intelligence, observant and imaginative. Rats are quick to grasp the situation and can readily size up what is going on from everybody's point of view. This enables them to give good advice to others who are slower to catch on, though they may at times say more than others which to hear. While Rats normally very self-controlled, they can't resist the chance to take advantage of opportunities and with their perspicacity, these can be many! This can send them scurrying about chasing too many tails at once. They make passionate lovers with a depth of feeling that others often do not recognize. The sign of the Rat being the first sign in the cycle imbues Rat people with leadership qualities; they actually like to be first and are good at taking the lead. Responsibility sits well on their shoulders and they have a strong presence that others respect. For those with the Rat nature, however power and money are the greatest driving forces. |
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Metal Rat Year: 1900 & 1960
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Of all the element Rats, these are the strongest and most purposeful. They are also intensely idealistic and have a matching emotion intensity that can lead to strong feelings of anger, jealousy or possessiveness. They like and are good at being in charge and can act single-minded - even selfishly - to achieve what they want. In partnership - whether business or personal - they can be stubborn or unyielding. It would help Metal Rats to bear in mind that aiming to meet their partner halfway would make their personal relationships considerably smoother. They usually feel very strongly about their homes and take great pleasure in decorating them in their impressively good taste.
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Water Rat Year: 1912 & 1972
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Being governed by the Water element means that
these Rats have the knack of influencing other people. With their strong
intellectual powers and great mental acumen, they are quick to understand
other people solvers. But they are quick to understand other people, as
well as abstract problems and are also innately practical people. They
apply these talents to their everyday lives, making them
accommodating, understanding and sympathetic to other people. Amenable and
flexible, they are generally liked and respected by everyone. Like all
Rats, they can be keen to seek their own gain and will not mind using
these talents to achieve it - though generally without losing anyone's
respect in doing so.
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Wood Rat Year: 1924 & 1984
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Despite having an impressive facade of
self-assurance, deep down, Wood Rats are probably the least confident of
all the elemental Rats. However, they certainly wouldn't dream of showing
this to all and sundry - only those close to a Wood Rat would ever suspect
that he or she had such a thing as self-doubt. In fact they are often
worried about failure, despite their aptitude for finding success.
popular, capable and good leaders at work, Wood Rats nevertheless function
best when they have the protective security of family around them.
Friendly and sensitive, they are generally well-loved by family, friends
and colleagues.
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Fire Rat Year: 1936 & 1996
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The Fire element adds a distinct touch of
impulsiveness and great energy to the already lively Rat. These Rats have
a love of change and travel and are always getting excited about new
projects or setting off to see new places. Fire Rats are likely to change
their jobs and addresses more often than most and are definitely people
unhappy with routine. They can be impatient people as well as impulsive
but their enthusiasm for life is quite infectious and they have the Rats
ability to get on smoothly with others. In comparison to others Rats, Fire
Rats are likely to be more generous, independent and dynamic - and the
least self-disciplined.
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Earth Rat Year: 1948 & 2008
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This affinity supplies a solid element to the Rat personality. An Earth Rat is conservative and a good achiever who likes to put down roots early on and then work toward a secure future for himself and his family. These Rat have the typical Rat cleverness and mental ability but strong sense of realism generally prevents them from chasing anything that could be fly-by night. Earth Rats have great integrity and love of stability. A steady accumulation of wealth through life gives them peace of mind. Although not the most generous of the elemental groups and capable of being downright stingy with money, they nevertheless have vary warm relations with those close to them. |
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| The Rat Lover
Rats are attractive people with bags of personal magnetism that draws members of the opposite sex like bees around a honeypot. The Rat himself (or herself) can hardly fail to notice all those admiring glances. If , as the saying, they are very few poor Rats then then there must be even fewer who don't fairly drip with sex appeal - especially in their younger days. Rat people are romantic and fall in love easily; perhaps this is because single Rats are lonely creatures and are always much happier when they have a partner by their sides. One of the Rat's biggest assets is charm. Rat can melt a person's heart with a smile. Add that to their flirtatious nature and you can easily see how they make conquests. And as Rats are made for the night life, they have plenty of opportunities to meet up with potential mates and have the odd fling. A quirk among some Rat lovers is that they find it difficult to completely sever emotional ties with former lovers. This can prove a source of friction with a new lover and may jeopardise the development of new relationships. But when the Rat eventually meets and settles down with Mr or Ms Right, there will be a deep fulfillment in the warm intimacy of the relationship. |
| The Rat Lover Partner
Rats like to lead but are so active and lively-minded that they need a love partner who can match up to them. The system of Chinese horoscopes tells us which Animals are compatible and which are antagonistic and suggests whether our relationships have the potential to be successful. |
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A successful partnership - especially in business. Great buddies but not bound to compete. |
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Ox |
Sexually thrilling but disastrous in marriage. better as a love affair. |
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Tiger |
Expect some dramatic clashes of temperament. Lots of friendship but little true passion. |
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Rabbit |
The Rat thinks Rabbits lack spunk. Conversely, Rats themselves thrive on adventure. Result? Frustration. |
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Dragon |
A brilliant relationship - plenty of understanding and passion. Star tipped for happiness. |
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Snake |
If these two Animals work on the differences in their characters, they cold learn a great deal from each other. |
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Horse |
No love lost between these two. |
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Sheep |
An uphill struggle at times, though it could be made to work with goodwill on both sides. |
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Monkey |
A shared outlook and a common understanding. |
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Rooster |
More scratchy conflict here than there is love. |
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Dog |
Rats find Dogs dull, but this match can achieve a stable union. |
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Pig |
A roller-coaster relationship. Terrific companionship and attraction but watch those bills |
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| The Rat at Health
The influence of the sign of the Rat is active and conveys enough stamina to fight any illness that may arise. However, all Rats tend to be highly-strung, full of nervous energy, fretful and prone to tension and stress. Practicing yoga or meditation would also help Rats to calm their aggressive feelings and combat stress. |
| The Rat at Home
A Rat person makes a good homemaker who is always willing to share the household chores. What does matter though is that their home is warm, comfortable and in good taste. Light blue is likely to be prominent in their choice of decor. Most Rats are happy, domesticated individuals who find joy in their home and family. |
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Rat at Work
The same skills combined with their sense of ambition also make them shrewd operators. Power, money, position and prestige are all important to the Rat and Rat people have sixth sense that alerts them to opportunities coming their way and which if they listen to it will warn them of potential problems in any business venture. The Rat makes a better boss than an underling and although industrious and be ground down by routine. Flexible hours and variety at work suit the Rat best. |
Rat make Excellent
All those who are born in the Year of Rat share not only similar talents and inherent skills but also the same kind of aims and ambitions in life. Writer ::Actor :: Broadcaster :: Counselor :: Lawyer :: Politician :: Designer :: Engineer :: Director Manager :: Musician :: Administrator :: Entrepreneur :: Stand-up comedian :: Historian :: Researcher
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Compatible Business Partners Whether Rat benefit from or constantly conflict with their business partners depends, as in all relationships on whether their Animal signs are harmonious or antagonistic to each other. |
| Rat ruled by ... | Benefits from ... | Is antagonistic to ... |
| Metal | Earth Dragon | Fire Sheep |
| Water | Metal Rabbit | Earth Horse |
| Wood | Water Monkey | Metal Snake |
| Fire | Wood Oxen | Water Rat |
| Earth | Fire Pig | Wood Rooster |
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Compatible Friends Although each individual person is unique, Chinese astrologers are very precise about which Animals have a general shared understanding and which have characters that are antagonistic to one another. Best Friends - Dragon & Monkey Secret Friend - Ox Mortal Enemy - Horse |
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EAST MEETS WEST(English horoscope for Rats) |
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| ARIES |
These are secure, bold, go-getting people who cannot pass on a challenge. Approachable and captivating, Aries Rats can also be short-tempered and touchy, especially with those who can't keep up. |
| TAURUS | Taurean Rats are intimidating people. Their sharp minds never skip a beat and they don't lose sight of their goals. Conventional deep down, making money is their motivating factor. |
| GEMINI | Gemini Rats are
blessed with the gift of the conversation. They are articulate and keen.
Easily bored, Gemini Rats thrive on variety, and are happiest with their
hands in many things. They do tend to take a long time to make decisions
and once they so, to change their minds a few times. |
| CANCER | Cancerian Rats like to
be individuals and to stand out. Material things are important to them,
but what they value their family more than anything else. |
| LEO | The Leonine Rat is a mystical personality, dynamic and responsive. In addition to enthusiasm, high ethical standards and wise decision-making guarantee this Rat will be successful. |
| VIRGO | With gifts for research and experimentation and an eye for detail, these Rats have the capability to make small assessments. The hard-working Virgo Rat will find fulfillment in any job where intense investigation is necessary. There is something naive about them that attracts quieter, frailer people as their partners. |
| LIBRA | Doubly affable, Libran
Rats are smooth operators. These people are elegant and cultured. They
are drawn to artistic pleasures such as music and theater. Pleasant to
be around, Libran Rats excel in advertising and PR. |
| SCORPIO | Scorpio Rats are the strong, emotional types. Few would suspect quite sensitive these Rats are. They have an intense aura that allows them to channel their energies. |
| SAGITTARIUS | Sagittarian Rats sail through life and couple wisdom with perceptive. They can spot an opportunity a mile away, and are quick to act on it. Generally, these Rats are lucky but they have itchy feet. |
| CAPRICORN | Industrial and
tenacious, Capricorn Rats are profoundly enterprising and make
substantial progress in their occupations. These people expect their
dedication to be rewarded. They may not be that sentimental, but they
are loyal and honest. |
| AQUARIUS | A bit unorthodox, these Rats are impulsive and outgoing. They are community-minded and more selfless than other Rats. Aquarian Rats are determined to work hard in order to better mankind. |
| PISCES | This Rat is delicate
and incisive, and does well as a consultant or a counselor. Piscean Rats
are creative, but tend to lack the confidence necessary and thus feel a
need to be part of a team. |
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