1972 Chinese Zodiac - Water Rat

According to Chinese zodiac, 1972 is the year of the Rat, and it belongs to Water on the basis of Chinese Five Elements. So people born in 1972 is the Water Rat.

Chinese calendar follows lunar calendar, so the date of each year is a little different from western calendar. People born from February 15, 1972 to February 2, 1973 are the Water Rat, those who born from January 1 to February 14 in 1972 are Metal Pig. 
 

 Lucky Numbers: 2, 3

 Lucky Colors: blue, golden yellow, green
 

2025 Horoscope for Water Rat Born in 1972

The career fortune of the Rat people born in 1972 would be rather average in 2025. The support of their superiors would bring new opportunities and resources to them, but snob in the workplace might hinder their development. Financial fortune may be relatively weak, for large expenses that may be more than before.

In terms of love and relationships, there may be some unlucky times. They could strengthen communication with their other half, care more about feelings and needs of each other, and strive to run a happy relationship together.

People born in the year of the Rat in 1972 may suffer slight diseases of the kidneys, bladder or urinary system, so regular medical checkups are recommended. At the same time, it’s better to develop a good lifestyle and dietary habits to keep the body healthy and energetic.

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People born in 1972 with Water Rat Sign may encounter troubles in their careers in 2026. Job changes would bring more pressure and income may decrease. People in sales positions are in a career slump. Maybe it’s time to start a second career. Considering the unstable wealth fortune, they need to reduce expenditure to get over hard time.

In love and relationship, single Water Rat may be shown affection by the opposite sex, but people with unkind thoughts may hurt them so they should stay sober. As for those married, there stands a possibility that conflicts in their marriage lead to a divorce. As for health, under great mental pressure, they may have some minor health problems that need timely treatment.

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The Water Rat are intelligent, active and kind. They like socializing and treat people very gently and carefully, so it is easy for them to get along well with other people and make friends. And they have strong adaptability in all aspects. 

However, people with Chinese zodiac Rat born in 1972 usually have no good life goals and may not well plan their own lives. They are not straightforward enough and have no enough courage. They are emotionally sentimental and sometimes too confident, which make others cannot understand them. They are quick temper and are likely to hurt others unconsciously.

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The Water Rat have the talent in doing business, and it is easy for them to achieve success. But they are impatient and fickle, which may lead them to make some wrong choices. Someone may help them when they are in troubles, so they can as a whole achieve some achievements in their careers.

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They have a relatively good fortune luck in their lives. They can earn a lot of money, because of their good luck in career. Their lovers can also help them make a fortune successfully. Not only do they have the ability to make money, but also have the ability to save money. Even if they are in trouble, their friends can help them generously. Therefore, they can accumulate a lot of wealth in their life. 
 

Their fortune in love are also pretty good. They may meet their better half who will help them in every aspect and change their whole lives. They will help you to get out of the miserable lives earlier and live a stable and comfortable life as soon as possible. But remember once meet the right person, tell them at first and do not hesitate.

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The Water Rat have no strong body or very healthy physical condition. They get sick and tired easily. They often catch colds, and they are easy suffering from gastrointestinal diseases. Therefore, they should better avoid heavy manual work. Pay attention to diet, especially avoid the cold, greasy, spicy, food. And outdoor activities and exercises are essential.

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