Rat Years and Elements
You're a Rat if you were born between these dates (Lunar New Year to the day before the next):
| Year | Element | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | Wood Rat | Feb 5, 1924 | Jan 23, 1925 |
| 1936 | Fire Rat | Jan 24, 1936 | Feb 10, 1937 |
| 1948 | Earth Rat | Feb 10, 1948 | Jan 28, 1949 |
| 1960 | Metal Rat | Jan 28, 1960 | Feb 14, 1961 |
| 1972 | Water Rat | Feb 15, 1972 | Feb 2, 1973 |
| 1984 | Wood Rat | Feb 2, 1984 | Feb 19, 1985 |
| 1996 | Fire Rat | Feb 19, 1996 | Feb 6, 1997 |
| 2008 | Earth Rat | Feb 7, 2008 | Jan 25, 2009 |
| 2020 | Metal Rat | Jan 25, 2020 | Feb 11, 2021 |
| 2032 | Water Rat | Feb 11, 2032 | Jan 30, 2033 |
Rat Personality
The Rat is clever, adaptable and sociable — a natural survivor who spots opportunities others miss.
Keywords: quick-witted, resourceful, charming.
Strengths
- Resourceful
- Charming
- Quick learner
Weaknesses
- Restless
- Calculating
- Anxious about security
Rat in Love
Rats are affectionate and loyal once they feel secure; they look for an intelligent, reliable partner.
Rat Compatibility
Rat Careers
Good fields for the Rat: Business, finance, writing, research and entrepreneurship.
Rat in 2027
Mixed — harm relationship. Rat and Goat form a 'harm' pair: small misunderstandings are likely. Communicate clearly and choose allies wisely.
See the full 2027 Fire Goat forecast.
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Questions & Answers
What years are the Year of the Rat?
1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020, 2032 (check the Lunar New Year date if you were born in January or February).
Who is the Rat compatible with?
Dragon, Monkey (trine) and Ox (secret friend).
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