For Europeans accustomed to Western astrology, the Chinese horoscope looks rather amusing. In it there are not only twelve different signs corresponding to the whole year, but also five elements, which are replaced by each other from year to year. This article is dedicated to people born in the year of the Fiery Rat. We will talk about their characters, features and compatibility with other signs.
Signs in the Chinese horoscope
Before we begin the story of the Fire Rat, we will remind you of the structure of the Chinese calendar. The combination of signs and elements is displayed in sixty-year cycles. Each such cycle begins with the year of the Wooden Rat and ends with the year of the Water Pig. We live in a cycle that began in 1984 and ends in 2044. From the year of the Rat to the year of the Pig, each other is successively replaced by the following signs:
- Rat.
- Bull.
- Tiger.
- Rabbit.
- The Dragon.
- Snake.
- Horse.
- Goat.
- A monkey.
- Cock.
- Dog.
- Pig.
Elements in the Chinese horoscope
The five elements are Wood, Fire, Metal, Earth, Water. Each element has its own color and its own qualities:
- The tree - green or blue, represents conservatism, but at the same time, the desire for justice and high intelligence.
- Fire - red, corresponds to the European understanding of the elements of fire - bright, active and hot-tempered individuals with leadership inclinations.
- The metal is white, it is responsible for willpower, decisiveness and in some ways even sharpness, but at the same time for the diplomatic qualities of communication.
- Earth - yellow, corresponds to the quality of practicality, the ability to enjoy material wealth and use them wisely.
- Water is black, it is responsible for the emotional sphere, sensuality and creative abilities.
Rat in the eastern horoscope
With the sign of the Rat begins the cycle of the Chinese horoscope. In Western culture, this animal has a dubious reputation, but in the legend of the creation of the eastern horoscope, it is the Rat that plays the leading role. According to the plot, the Buddha called all the animals to him, but only twelve animals were able to overcome the last obstacle on his way - a cold and wide river, and the first of them was the Rat.
It is not for nothing that they say about rats that they can survive in any conditions. A man born in the year of the Rat, has a flexible nature, able to adapt to any situation. They have a shrewd mind and are even prone to tricks for their own benefit. They always have a bright and noticeable appearance. Sometimes their appearance can hardly be called attractive - but they are always charismatic. The charm of the Rats covers all the flaws of their appearance and makes any flaw an attractive highlight.
In life, Rats seek to achieve material well-being and take place in society as an authority. They are not indifferent to money, and this can be expressed in different ways: some spend money left and right, while others, on the contrary, hardly part with what they have earned and are prone to treason. In a relationship - incorrigible romantics, ready for unbridled acts for the sake of their partner. In the chosen one, fidelity and mutual understanding are greatly appreciated.
Negative qualities of the Rat
In our culture, the “rat” is called the one who gossips, sneaks and denounces. These qualities characterize the negative tendencies of the Rat born in the year - they easily get involved in intrigue and weave them on their own with rapture. Rats are often cynical and very skeptical about life. Thanks to innate cunning, they are able to manipulate more simple-minded people with dexterity. They easily give in to addictions and bad habits, are frivolous and irresponsible.
What happens Red Rat
The element of Fire always gives its wards an unbridled and fiery temper. Well, even in the year of the Fiery Rat, bright and extraordinary personalities are born all the more, perceiving life as an endless adventurous adventure. More often than not, the main motive that makes Rats get involved in yet another adventure is a thirst for material gain, but they also cannot take away the immediate love of adventure from Rats born in Fire.
Rat charisma is further enhanced by the power of the fiery element. Under the charm of the Fiery Rats, people fall unnoticed, without realizing it, when they managed to charm them like that.
Year of the Red Fire Rat
Rats like nobody else loves everything new and unknown, and even Fire - especially. Therefore, during the period of the Fiery Rat, the horoscope says that any major changes in your life will only benefit. This year, it’s easier to adapt to moving, to a new life status or a new place of work. The Rat is not indifferent to money, so this year it will be good to give them special attention - how to take care of savings and make a major purchase, which will improve the quality of life.
Of the possible negative this year - problems in the relationship. After all, the Fiery Rat is not devoid of diplomacy, and is inclined to immediately say what it thinks, and also a lover to get involved in a variety of intrigues. However, the year of the Red Rat happens only once every 60 years, so you shouldn’t really worry about possible problems: the past period of the Fiery Rat was in 1996, and the next one - already in 2056.
Red Rat and astrological signs
An entire generation always has similarities, but in general, people born within one year are quite different. After all, the general characteristic of the Fiery Rat is superimposed on the traditional zodiac sign for months. From this, amazing combinations of inner qualities are born.
- The Fiery Rat-Aries has a fast-paced character and a somewhat eccentric nature.
- Rat-Taurus appreciates comfort, makes good money, although it can be considered a pragmatic materialist in the eyes of others.
- Gemini rat is a real smoothie who constantly gets involved in short relationships and holiday romance.
- Cancer, born in the year of the Fiery Rat, has an attractive appearance and is easy to climb.
- A lion born in the year of the Red Rat, 100% uses its charm and ability to influence people.
- Virgo Rat is more prone to painstaking work and constancy, although periodically fiery nature prevails in the form of unpredictable and unbridled acts.
- Libra Rat - sophisticated and elegant natures with a harmonious character, but a slight tendency to intrigue.
- A scorpion born in the year of the Fiery Rat is a rather vindictive type that can quite famously get even for offense.
- Sagittarius Rat is a charming adventurer who loves adventure and real risk.
- Capricorn Rat is a stubborn and judicious workaholic and careerist, striving for public recognition.
- Aquarius Rat cannot live in an atmosphere of routine, therefore it is under the influence of some new hobby.
- Rat fish have a developed intuition, so they get used to acting, guided only by their desires.
A man born in the year of the Red Rat
The rat in the eastern horoscope is considered a sign of the active energy of Yang, which favors the male Fiery Rat. His type may somewhat resemble Jack Sparrow from “Pirates of the Caribbean” - this is a deft, nimble and inventive character, able to get out of any mess, and also never losing his own benefit. He knows how to manipulate people, easily rubbed into confidence in women, but does not seek serious relationships, which characterizes him not from the best side. He himself believes that he manifests himself in a sincere relationship and does not consider it worthwhile to continue them when his interest in the chosen one weakens.
He loves material success, but is not ready to achieve it, while sitting in the office. The ability to act without obeying anyone is more important to him than the extra money (especially since the Rats are always confident in their ability to make money from the air at the right time). Able to violently express emotions (but can make an effort on himself and restrain himself if he understands that this can lead to the collapse of his plans). Thanks to such emotionality and innate artistry, she can achieve success on stage.
Woman - Fiery Rat
To understand this type, we turn to the archetypes of Western culture. If the Fox was in the Chinese horoscope, then her description would completely coincide with the characteristic of the Fiery Rat woman. This is a cunning and smart lady, guiding primarily her own interests. She is easily able to charm any man, but he must be a truly outstanding personality, so as not to get bored with her quickly. Such a woman does not even see herself in family life, preferring to pursue her own career. She considers her partner to be equal to herself, and the traditional position of a woman in marriage is more of a burden to her. It can be successfully realized in its own business, which can provide it with both material income and complete freedom of action.
It is also worth noting that a female rat always strives to look attractive and bright, especially born in the element of Fire. She often has red hair, which she is not averse to complement with no less noticeable outfits in the crowd. Her spectacular appearance can even affect career growth.
Compatible with other signs of the Chinese horoscope
In search of a permanent life partner, one should pay attention to the compatibility of characters according to the eastern horoscope.
The Fiery Rat and any other Rat give rise to an interesting alliance. A pair of two Rats is always a pair of friends who absolutely understand each other and have the same interests. True, the waywardness of the fiery nature can lead to the fact that the negative rat nature will prevail in both partners, and constant squabbles will begin in the pair. In order to prevent this from happening, the Fiery Rat should rely more on the gentle and sensual side of his character, recalling what made her choose this particular partner.
The Rat and the Ox can become permanent partners only on the condition that both compromise. A conservative and authoritarian Bull should give the Rat (all the more - the Fiery Rat) a little more personal space and not encroach on its independence. After all, the Rat, having sensed a state of security near the Bull, will take a step towards the meeting and pacify its character a little, if not to put pressure on it.
It is important that the Rat ceases to be cunning and dodging, as the Bull appreciates honesty and directness.
The tiger and the Rat are a union of two bright personalities, which can result in both strong friendship and constant rivalry. Indeed, the Tiger, in comparison with the Rat, is too proud and more removed from society. The Tiger does not understand rat hedonism, and the Rats consider the Tigers not sufficiently pragmatic.
The Rat and the Rabbit get along together only as a result of working together on a relationship. Rabbit is a very peaceful and quiet creature, which seeks to increase personal comfort and success in society. The rat, although it seeks, in fact, to the same thing, is trying to avoid a state of rest: it needs constant trials and adventures as air, especially the Red Fire Rat.
Rat and Dragon are very similar in many ways. Both are equally fond of risk, striving to overcome difficulties and express themselves creatively. The dragon has even more charisma than the Red Fire Rat, which indescribably exalts him in her eyes. This pair will make a lasting union based on a common perception of the world.
The Fiery Rat and the Snake can sometimes distrust each other. The snake itself is very mysterious and secretive. And the Fiery Rat it will simply infuriate. Both characters are quite prudent and accustomed to relying on their intelligence, but Snakes are much more inclined to include cold logic, while Fire Rats can succumb to the influence of emotions. Long-term relationships are possible if both signs decide to seek a compromise and focus on what they have in common.
The Fiery Rat and the Horse are usually strongly attracted to each other - both signs are quite noticeable and active in society, and also have an attractive appearance. But subsequently, the difference in character becomes noticeable - Rats are much more reasonable than Horses (although Fire Rats are less guided by logic and cold reason from all their brethren). On the other hand, the noble Horse will disdain the constant intrigues and squabbles of the Rat.
The union of the Fiery Rat and the creative Goat can become very productive: the Goat will be able to maintain inspiration in the Rat, and the Rat will provide the Goat with the opportunity to do what he loves, without thinking about financial problems. But if the Goat will constantly show frivolity characteristic of its sign, this can become an annoying factor for a rational Rat. And Kozu, in turn, will begin to lose his temper with Rat's constant preoccupation with material problems.
The Fiery Rat and Monkey are the union of two facets of intelligence: rat logic and prudence and monkey ingenuity. This pair makes a long and very productive alliance: they tend to notice all the facets of any situation and come to a common compromise on any problem. Both signs are quite windy and do not particularly strive for family comfort, so caring for home well-being can become a sagging side of a relationship.
The Union of the Rat and the Rooster is full of passions, but often short-lived. Both signs are not averse to scandal, and if we are talking about the Fiery Rat, then the quarrels in this pair can be really enchanting. The rooster is also somewhat more conservative than the experiment-loving Rat. Otherwise, their views on life are similar: if they learn to solve their problems in a peaceful way, then their joint life path can be quite successful.
The Rat and the Dog form a rather harmonious union, complementing each other in different areas of life. The Fiery Rat will shine even brighter, knowing that she has a reliable and faithful ally in the form of a Dog. The dog will be able to recharge from the Rat with its active energy and a passionate attitude to life.
The rat and the Boar can overtake real family well-being. The wild boar has a cheerful disposition, which completely suits the Fiery Rat. Both signs strive for comfort, although they do not like everyday life too much, and achieve good material successes. They are never bored with each other - both the Rat and the Boar are interesting interlocutors.