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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
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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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BASIC
CHARACTER
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. |
| 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. |
Rat |
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 |
| 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
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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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Likes
Color
Preference
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Light
Blue |
Suitable
Gifts
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construction kits |
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art books |
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maps |
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food hamper |
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car accessories |
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subscription to a gym |
Hobbies
& Past Time
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basketball |
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building things |
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interior design |
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handicrafts |
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painting |
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collecting |
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Dislikes
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
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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.
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
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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. |
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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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