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)
- Last modified on Mar. 23, 2020 -
Questions & Answers on Year of the Rat
Asked by Agele from SWEDEN | Mar. 23, 2020 00:52
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ReplyMy life in 2020
Hi
I'm not feeling confident about my health, family life and career in 2020. My ten year old is diagnosed with 10 degrees curve to the spine. My husband and I don't really get along and my work and colleagues I feel are miss using me with work overload. Will things be better?
Me: 24th May 1972 Husband: 29th August 1964. Child: 22 March 2009. Thanks in advance.
I'm not feeling confident about my health, family life and career in 2020. My ten year old is diagnosed with 10 degrees curve to the spine. My husband and I don't really get along and my work and colleagues I feel are miss using me with work overload. Will things be better?
Me: 24th May 1972 Husband: 29th August 1964. Child: 22 March 2009. Thanks in advance.
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Answered by Guest from USA | Mar. 23, 2020 18:32
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00ReplyI think things will get better my whole 2019 up until this past week was horrible lost friends, family, relationship, work, broke a bone, car broke down, was almost homeless, but i started to meditate and honestly has helped alot are mind is much more powerful then people
Asked by Chloe Hoo from UNITED KINGDOM | Mar. 21, 2020 15:19Reply
ReplyMy mother birthday is 1960 Dec 4 and my birthday is 27 Nov 1998
Would we Have a good relstionship?
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Answered by Marsha from DENMARK | Mar. 23, 2020 23:3800Reply
00ReplyAccording to the Chinese zodiac prediction, your relationship will be good in 2020. In daily life, yu should show more understanding and patience to your mother. Having more communications will help solve problems sometimes. You can try. Hope helpful!
Asked by rj from INDIA | Mar. 05, 2020 03:08Reply
ReplyBorn on 29 August 1984 time 5.30 pm mumbai india
Need to know about my marriage
When i will get marry or find my soulmate
When i will get marry or find my soulmate
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Answered by Denise from AUSTRALIA | Mar. 06, 2020 20:3400Reply
00ReplyOf course you deserve a better person. The prediction indicates that you would have a large chance to meet a soul mate this year. If the love life goes well, you will get married in 2021 or 2022.
Answered by rj from INDIA | Mar. 10, 2020 02:1500Reply
00ReplyI got proposal on this girl for marriage but not sure.
Girls details 2 october 1986 mumbai india time 1.05 am
Should i marry her or wait for better prospect, she like me alot but i dont have feelings for her
Girls details 2 october 1986 mumbai india time 1.05 am
Should i marry her or wait for better prospect, she like me alot but i dont have feelings for her
Answered by Joyce from FINLAND | Mar. 10, 2020 18:0800Reply
00ReplyWell, according to the situation, you are not advised to get married anxiously. You are suggested to find a true love first.
Answered by rj from INDIA | Mar. 12, 2020 05:0500Reply
00ReplyDo you really think i will find one
Answered by Nancy from UAE | Mar. 15, 2020 19:1400Reply
00ReplyYes, I really think you will find true love. Have more confidence about yourself!
Asked by Dia from USA | Mar. 02, 2020 17:04Reply
ReplyWill work get better?
Will my future at work getting any better? At work it’s so unfair, I got the worst position, I write lots of adjustments while other have it easy! Some days I would get so frustrated cause I deal a lot more. Also another incident happen, my lead “was” my leader lost his title cause he argue with another co-worker, I was pull to Human Resources and I told them what I had witness. My supervisor and my lead are buddy. Now when weekend roll around my supervisor ask everyone working weekend and he don’t ask me. Why am I getting punished for telling the truth!!
Born on 9/22/1972 after 5:00 pm
Born on 9/22/1972 after 5:00 pm
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Answered by Nicholas from UNITED KINGDOM | Mar. 04, 2020 00:2800Reply
00ReplyThe prediction shows that the situation would change into a better stage in the second half of the year. The relationship with bosses and colleagues would become harmonious. Or you can also think about change another job. You actually have outstanding abilities. Good luck!