Rats are quick-thinking, optimistic, and adaptable, which gives them the edge in 2020's rat race. Read our infographic to see why.
In Chinese culture, rats are used to symbolise wealth and surplus. Traditionally married couples would pray to these rodents hoping some of their reproductive success would rub off on them. Rats are found all over the world and regarded in the Chinese zodiac as being smart and nimble with plenty of vitality and enterprising spirit.
Personality
People born in Rat years are said to share some of these characteristics. Being optimistic and energetic they win over many friends. They are kind but can be poor communicators, which means they can inadvertently seem brash. They are not the reticent people they might seem, and although they are very excitable they can control their high spirits but will fight for their beliefs whatever the circumstances.
Financially they like saving and can be stingy. However, their love for hoarding will sometimes cause them to waste money on unnecessary things.
Rat year elements
Each zodiac sign is associated with one of the five elements, contributing to different personality types.
Anatomy of a rat
Compabilities
Click on your birth year for your Chinese zodiac animal.
Notable rats
Independent and imaginative, those born in Rat years thrive as authors, and artists. Attention to fine detail makes Rats ideal for scrupulous work, such as editors. They are also known for their stubborn streak which makes them ideally suited as civil rights activists.
Alert but often lacking courage, Rats are usually discouraged from becoming entrepreneurs or taking on leadership and political positions. Although Rats make good financial decisions, investing with close friends invariably causes money problems, and can ruin friendships.
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