Year of the Rat
 2020 is the Year of the Rat according to Chinese zodiac. This is a Year of Metal Rat, starting from the 2020 Chinese New Year on Jan. 25 and lasting to 2021 Lunar New Year’s Eve on Feb. 11. |
Rat is the first in the 12-year cycle of Chinese zodiac. The Years of the Rat include 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020, 2032...
Though people consider the rat not adorable, and it even makes its way into derogatory languages, it ranks first on the Chinese zodiac signs. It has characteristics of an animal with spirit, wit, alertness, delicacy, flexibility and vitality.
Earthly Branch of Birth Year: Zi
Wu Xing (The Five Elements): Shui (Water)
Yin Yang: Yang
Years of the Rat
| Rat Year | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| 1924 | Feb.5,1924 | Jan.23,1925 |
| 1936 | Jan.24,1936 | Feb.10,1937 |
| 1948 | Feb.10,1948 | Jan.28,1949 |
| 1960 | Jan.28,1960 | Feb.14,1961 |
| 1972 | Feb.15,1972 | Feb.2,1973 |
| 1984 | Feb.2,1984 | Feb.19,1985 |
| 1996 | Feb.19,1996 | Feb.6,1997 |
| 2008 | Feb.6,2008 | Jan.25,2009 |
| 2020 | Jan.25,2020 | Feb.11,2021 |
| 2032 | Feb.11,2032 | Jan.30,2033 |
Lucky Signs for People Born in Rat Year:
Lucky Colors: gold, blue, green
Lucky Flowers: lily, African violet, lily of the valley
Lucky Directions: southeast, northeast
Things Should be Avoided:
- Unlucky Numbers: 5, 9
- Unlucky Colors: yellow, brown
- Unlucky Direction: west
People born in the Year of the Rat are instinctive, acute and alert in nature which makes them to be brilliant businessmen. They can always react properly before the worst circumstances take place. They are also sophisticated and popular in social interaction. They are sanguine and very adaptable, being popular with others.
- Strengths
Adaptable, smart, cautious, acute, alert, positive, flexible, outgoing, cheerful - Weaknesses
Timid, unstable, stubborn, picky, lack of persistence, querulous - See more about Destiny by Birth Month, Destiny by Birth Date
- Best Matches: Ox, Dragon, Monkey
They can get along with Ox, Dragon and Monkey partners, and their relationship will be well maintained as fresh as before. There is no big rise and fall in their life time, but will never be a lack of romance and passion. - Bad Matches: Horse, Rooster
If they get together, there will be endless quarrels. They are all sharp in words, and seldom make compromises. Picky in each other’s faults, they cannot be tolerant, which leads to their final divergence. - See more about Chinese Zodiac Sign Compatibility
- Best Jobs: Artist, author, doctor, teacher...
- Best Working Partners: Ox, Monkey, Dragon
- Best Age to Start a Business: 35 - 45
- Best Career Fields: Service Industry, Finance and Economy Field
- See more about Best Business and Career Fields for Rat
In 2020, people born in the year of Rat have pretty good fortune in wealth and career. Their salary may increase and they might get promoted and pass some qualification exams and get the certificates. In the aspect of health, they may have some respiratory system disease and heart problem. As for love and relationship, the single Rats will start a relationship if they try hard to chase someone or seek help from the elders. They are advised not to drink too much and go to entertainments places.
See more about Luck Prediction by Month 2020
Their characteristics are distinct based on 12 western astrological signs with Chinese zodiac signs, for example, confident Aries, ambitious Taurus, generous Gemini, graceful Cancer, enthusiastic Leo, concentrated Virgo, eloquent Libra, sensitive Scorpio, observant Sagittarius, pragmatic Capricorn, brave Aquarius and talented Pisces.
- Blood Type O: They are positive, kind, and warm hearted. People admire their uprightness and principles.
- Blood Type A: They are acute and thoughtful, for they can always sense the subtle changes of others. Tidy and orderly, they can always make the living place comfortable and cozy.
- Blood Type B: Straightforward and outgoing in nature, they are faithful friends in others’ eyes. Besides, they are loyal and persistent in relationships.
- Blood Type AB: Humor and modesty are their shinning points, and for that they can make a lot of friends. They are assertive, having different insights in their own perspective.
People born in different years of Rat show varied personal characters when counting the affect from the traditional Chinese Five Elements (Wu Xing).
| Types | Years of Birth | Personality Traits |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Rat | 1924, 1984 | Independent with proper pride, conforming to traditional ideas. |
| Fire Rat | 1936, 1996 | Clever, capable, but lacking sense of discipline. |
| Earth Rat | 1948, 2008 | Sober and contented mind, strong adaptability. |
| Metal Rat | 1960, 2020 | Sensitive with strong self-awareness; persuasive with ready tongue. |
| Water Rat | 1912, 1972 | Intelligent with high thinking faculty, but conservative in practice. |
Rat Zodiac Eminent Personalities
George Washington, John F. Kennedy, Wolfgang Mozart, William Shakespeare, Charlotte Bronte, Truman Capote, Catherine I, Mata Hari, Prince Harry, Prince Charles, Jude Law, Cameron Diaz, Avril Lavigne, Gwyneth Paltrow, Alyssa Milano, Ben Affleck, Eminem, Katy Perry, Scarlett Johansson, Katherine McPhee, Kelly Osbourne, Denise Richards, Mandy Moore, Diego Armando Maradona, Zinedine.Yazid.Zidane, Du Fu (a famous Chinese poet in the Tang Dynasty 618 - 907), Zhuangzi (an influential Chinese Taoist philosopher in the Warring States Period 475 - 221 BC)
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Questions & Answers on Year of the Rat
Asked by Lisa from USA | Jan. 18, 2020 16:48
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ReplyWater Rat Female November.
Will I find a job and a high paying job soon? How will money, love and health be for me this year? In the article it stated money and career would be excellent this year. Does it apply to me? Thank you in advance.
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Answered by Madison from DENMARK | Jan. 18, 2020 19:37
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00ReplyYes, don't worry. The prediction indicates that your overall situation would become better in 2020. You should make full use of your intelligence and make some breakthroughs in career and wealth. Good luck!
Asked by Ron from SINGAPORE | Jan. 17, 2020 08:47Reply
ReplyI was born on 19 April 1982, and my girlfriend on 10 April 1984. Will my love life be going well?
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Answered by Amelia from UKRAINE | Jan. 18, 2020 19:3800Reply
00ReplyGenerally speaking, there won't have many ups and downs in your love relationship. In daily life, you two should have more understanding and patience to each other. :)
Asked by Bitsy from PHILIPPINES | Jan. 17, 2020 00:26Reply
ReplyCan I find a new job this month?
Hi, I was born Sept 9, 1984 and i'm a wood rat. Just decided to find a new job this month since my previous employer is not doing well in the business.
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Answered by Riley from GERMANY | Jan. 18, 2020 21:4400Reply
00ReplyYou would face several chances to find a new job this year. February, May and July would be your lucky months.
Asked by Kaye from PHILIPPINES | Jan. 08, 2020 04:31Reply
ReplyCan I find a suitable job for me this year? And I am single since birth,can I find a love this year?
I am born in November 5 1996
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Answered by Thea from UKRAINE | Jan. 13, 2020 22:0400Reply
00ReplyKaye, luckily, 2020 will be an auspicious year for you in the career. You should keep looking for the job. In addition, you will have a high possibility to find your soul mate. On weekends, you can join in more social activities and make more friends. Maybe you soul mate is one of them. :)