Chinese Zodiac

RAT (Born in 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008)

About their personality:
Rats are both charming and aggressive. They appear calm and well balanced on the surface, but underneath, they are restless and a little nervous. Rats are compatible and hard working. They are loved by one and all. They have a bright and happy personality and this keeps them busy socially. They love parties and other large gatherings. They like involvement and are very outgoing. Rats cherish friends and loved ones. For this reason, they often get entangled with others' problems and lives.

Rats love money and are quite shrewd where money is concerned. However, Rats can be very generous when their loved ones are concerned. Relatives are always welcome. When a rat is upset they become edgy, very nervous, and quite nagging. Rats are always taken by a bargain. They often buy things they don't need and tend to save everything.

Since they make it a point to know everything about everybody, Rats are excellent writers. They have a good memory and are extremely inquisitive. Rats can be successful in almost everything they try to do. They easily adapt themselves to the situation at hand. They are at their best during any crisis and are great problem solvers. Rats are very level headed and are also very alert. Their intuition is strong and are always on the lookout for opportunities to better themselves.

One of the Rat's biggest fault is that they try to do too much at once. They often scatter their energies and get nothing accomplished. Once they learn to finish what they have started, there is no stopping them from being successful. The Rat must also watch those fast deals and those great bargains. In these areas their judgment may fail them. They must not become too greedy, or they will suffer a financial blow or two.

Chinese Zodiac Compatibility - Rat

People born in the year of the Rat are easily attracted by people born in the year of the Ox, thinking they are strong and can be relied on, and those born in the year of the ox appreciate the spirit of dedication of those born in the year of the rat. The relationship between those born in the year of the dragon and those born in the year of the rat is usually harmonious. Persons born in the year of the rat are also attracted to those sharp-witted persons born in the year of the snake, and tend to form coalitions with them. They like the power exhibited by people born in the year of the monkey and appreciate their way of dealing with matters. They also keep good relationships with those born in the year of the tiger, dog or pig.

There may be conflicts between people born in the year of the horse and a person born in the year of the rat. It is not wise for people born in the year of the rat to marry a person born in the year of the rooster. The rich imagination of the latter will only make them angry. It may also bring lots of problems for them to marry a person born in the year of the sheep. The warm-hearted and generous sheep will spend all the money a rat can accumulate.

Compatibility Chart

Rat and RAT
No conflicts. Congenial and cooperative relationship. Compatible to a good extent. Will work as a team.

Rat and OX
Excellent match for marriage or business. Mutual love and understanding. Very sympathetic to each other.

Rat and TIGER
Will just tolerate. No conflicts but no special attraction either. Will maintain a moderate relationship at best.

Rat and RABBIT
Amicable relations. No difficulties in getting along to a certain degree. No strong clashes of will.

Rat and DRAGON
Very good match. Excellent for marriage or partnerships. Will achieve success, happiness and prosperity together.

Rat and SNAKE
Will cooperate to a good extent. Special bond possible if there is mutual admiration and understanding. Successful to a good degree.

Rat and HORSE
Unhappiness. Strong conflicts in in love and business relations. Personality clashes and bitter rivalry.

Rat and SHEEP
Some animosity and unsympathetic feelings. Have nothing much in common. Do not relate well to each other.

Rat and MONKEY
Highly compatible. Very successful union. Have deep understanding of each other. Will find love and contentment.

Rat and ROOSTER
Nothing lasting or special will result from this relationship. Difficulties in communications. Will avoid each other's company.

Rat and DOG
Mutual respect for each other. No large differences or struggle for dominance. Will cooperate for good.

Rat and BOAR/Pig
Moderately happy relations. No personality clashes. Compatible to a good extent. Share common aims.