According to the Eastern calendar, once every 12 years, the year of the Rat comes. In the West, they do not like this animal and are suspicious of it. The East is another matter. Here, the rat is considered a smart and brave animal, it is revered and legends about it.
Rat's motto is "I control", and it is she who opens the 12-year cycle of the eastern horoscope. What brings the year of the Rat, what years does this cunning dodgy beast take control? The sign symbolizes the beginning, awakening, spring. Corresponds to the fiery elements and the masculine nature of Yang.
The color of the Rat is black, its time is night, the elements are water, the direction is north.
The Year of the Rat is quite successful for the start of new affairs, great achievements and the struggle to expand influence. Success in this period is achieved by strong and cunning people with perseverance, endurance and good composure.
This is a great time for investing, acquiring real estate, signing long-term contracts.
For married couples this is the most favorable period for setting a family course, creating savings and providing for the future of their children.
Politics and the economy will also be affected by the Year of the Rat. What years in the political and economic life of society are remembered by radical changes, high-profile scandals, significant events? Of course, under the sign of the Rat, especially the Fiery.
Books released in the year of the Rat, most likely, will not join the ranks of the world's best-selling books. The period is unsuccessful for the end of scientific works, literary works, for the completion of training.
Born in the year of the Rat
What years give the world people who can please everyone? Charming "rodents" are able to find the keys to any heart. Moreover, it is vital for Rats to be loved. They are open, initiative, have non-standard thinking.
Both Rat men and women are sexy and artistic, and skillfully use it. Rats love society, they have many friends, although there are almost no real friends . Their true feelings and problems are deep inside, it is not easy to discern them.
Rats are freedom-loving and talented. The ability to think outside the box, neglect of canons and a penchant for creativity make many great musicians, poets and writers. The literary community is justly proud of such outstanding representatives of the “rat family” as William Shakespeare and Leo Tolstoy. And the ingenious music of Mozart, Rossini and Tchaikovsky is liked by almost everyone.
Rats are attracted by their element, they love water. This can be expressed both in weekly trips to the pool, and in dedication to the profession of an oceanographer or navigator.
Rats do not tolerate loneliness, but are unstable in marriage. Men strive for new victories on the love front, and women crave fresh vivid emotions. But if the practical, cautious Rat truly falls in love, it becomes generous and selfless. If love is not mutual, it can destroy the Rat's life.
Five elements
What characterizes the year of the Rat, which years fall on five different elements, and what are the differences within this sign? Five elements - five elements that leave their mark on the fate and character of each person.
Depending on the year of birth, Rats can be of the following varieties:
- Metal - 1900 and 1960. What rats you will not meet among losers is metal. They are honest, ambitious, principled. They completely lack flexibility of character. Everyone is brought to the end, no matter how hard it may be. They can be tough, even cruel with loved ones and business partners. They value their family very much.
- Water - 1912, 1972. Water partly smoothes out their mighty temperament; they are more patient and tolerant than their relatives. Eloquent, social, outgoing, able to convince. Never leave loved ones in trouble. They have powerful intellect and excellent memory. They work a lot, but tend to take on more than they should.
- Wooden - 1924, 1984. These Rats are talented, very intelligent, but indecisive and passive. Possessing low self-esteem, they often break down on close people. They have very developed feelings, they can predict the danger. They work well in a team, their solutions are always simple and effective. In work, they are able to achieve much if they overcome timidity and indecision.
- Fiery - 1936 and 1996. What rats you will not find in one place, who craves adventure and changes houses, countries, cities? Fiery Rats are decisive, energetic, prone to adventures and experiments. They know how to adapt better than all members of the family. They handle money very well and always ensure a comfortable existence. They can be very nervous and anxious, enter into unnecessary conflicts.
- Zemlyanaya - 1948, 2008. The most practical rats. Always keep savings for a rainy day, economical, even stingy. Smart and careful, do not like to take risks. Despite the cuddle, they are always welcoming and have good manners, which attracts people to them.