The Rat

RAT

1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008

Natural Polarity: yang (positive)
Natural Element: Water

The first position by Buddha’s side, the Rat. The Rat is one of great charm and charisma and is a natural survivalist. Those born into the year of the Rat learn the lesson of “concealment”. The Rat symbolizes such character traits as creativity, curiosity, imagination and intelligence. They are enthusiastic and full of energy but can be a little pushy at times. The Rat’s main desire is power and wealth and they will constantly seek material security. The Rat represents fertility and has an uncanny ability to avoids dangers. Rats are perfectionists with exceptional organizational skills. Loyal, caring and utterly devoted to their families they make wonderful parents, the children of a Rat will never lack attention. As a lover you will find them to be sensual, they are naturally romantic, their candle-light dinners appear to be effortless, as do their loving gestures. Always expect the unexpected from the Rat. Talkative and fascinating you will always have interesting conversations with the Rat. Spend time with a Rat and they will know more about your life than you do as they are in possession of an insatiable curiosity. Ever ready to give helpful advice, but don’t expect them to confide, they have a tendency to be secretive. They are likely to have a handful of close friendships in their life to whom they offer unwavering loyalty. In their working environment they are competent and do need to be praised for their accomplishments, if not they become restless and look elsewhere to use their skills. Professions suitable to the Rat are politician, stockbroker, lawyer, accountant.

CHARACTER TRAITS

Charming, compassionate, industrious, practical, thrifty, caring, discreet, intelligent, calm, commutative, observant, self motivated and resourceful.

CAREER

Exceptional problem solver, canny business nouse, status and money go hand in hand for the Rat. The Rat loves the finer things in life. They are creative, and perfect everything they do. As a politician they would apply their sense of knowing and wisdom, they are writers, musicians and lawyers.

RELATIONSHIPS

Being in a relationship with a Rat you will not any lack attention, but be forewarned they like to get their own way most of the time. If they feel a relationship is not working they will end it immediately. One thing is for sure, you will always know where you stand in a relationship with a Rat.

Metal Rats – Years 1900 and 1960
Strong willed individuals with a steely determination, they can be temperamental and are prone to envy. There is never a dull moment with this sign. They can be overly emotional, and their moods can be somewhat extreme. They will not act with haste, but take their time to asses all the information before making a move.

Wood Rats – Years 1924 and 1984
They exhibit faux confidence, but cover up well. Despite their lack of confidence they are usually very successful in any endeavor they put their mind to. Wood Rats adore their family and are loyal and supportive friends.

Fire Rats – Years 1936 and 1996

Enjoy spontaneity, travel and adventure, they do not like routine. They will often take any task that will allow to experience a new adventure. Fire Rats are generous and giving and loved by all their friends. The fire element adds passion and energy to the Rat.

Earth Rats – Years 1948 and 2008

The most stable of the Rat family, preferring to put down roots and always enjoy coming home. The earth Rat is loving and dependable, preferring quiet pleasures. The earth element provides the Rat with wisdom that will benefit them throughout their lives.

Water Rats – Years 1912 and 1972

Water element adds extra strength to Rats already excellent communicational skills. They are influential, talented and excellent problems solvers, they will often seek public positions. Water Rats are practical and understanding and well liked by others.

Famous Rats
David Duchovny, Antonio Banderas, Hugh Grant, Ozzy Osbourne, Alan Alda, Samuel L. Jackson, Al Gore, Sarah Vaughan, Joan Jett, Vanessa Redgrave, Daryl Hannah, Richard Simmons, Howard Dean, Gwyneth Paltrow, Sean Penn, Cameron Diaz, William Shakespeare, Leo Tolstoy, Jules Verne, Charlotte Bronte, Truman Capote, T.S. Eliot, Eugene O’Neill, Margaret Mitchell, Racine, George Sand, Defoe, Jules Renard, Toulouse-Lautrec, Amadeus Mozart, Louis Armstrong, Irving Berlin, Joseph Hayden, Zubin Mehta, Aaron Copeland, T.S. Eliot, Claude Monet, Prince Charles, and Presidents George Washington and Franklin Pierce.