Chinese New Year is the longest and most important
celebration in the Chinese calendar.
In China, people may take days, even weeks off from work
to prepare for and celebrate the New Year.
On the Western
calendar, the Chinese year of 4706 begins on Feb. 7,
2008 – The Year of the Rat.
If you were born in 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972,
1984, 1996 - you were born under the sign of the Rat.
Characteristics:
Those born in Rat
years
have many talents (as well as some other characteristics
that may not be so commendable). Rats tend to be
intelligent,
clever, curious, and have a bright imagination.
They are sociable,
charismatic, romantic, passionate, hardworking,
practical,
easy-going, family-minded and well-liked.
They can also be protective, surreptitious
and selfish.
Rats work hard to
achieve
their goals, acquire possessions, and are likely to be
perfectionists. Status,
money, title, and recognition are
important
to the Rat.
Although they are basically thrifty with money,
Rats can be amazingly charitable and are always happier
to have someone to share with.
Their ambitions are big, and they are usually very
successful.
The Chinese say others should always listen to the
advice of the Rat.
Because of their intellect and observatory
powers, Rat people possess prudence and perception; they
can anticipate problems and are always able to see the
big picture. People born in the year of the Rat are also
highly organized, meticulous, and systematic,
making them good candidates for leadership positions.
They don't mind a lot of responsibility, and they
demonstrate a strong presence that other people respect.
Rats also have broad interests, are versatile, and have
a strong ability to adapt to various environments
easily. They
are devoted to their families, particularly their
children and have a special gift for easing the minds of
others. They
are friendly and personable, so it is not surprising
that Rats make an
appealing friend for almost anyone.
Rats, however, are usually highly selective and
often have only a few very close friends whom they
trust.
Despite this exclusivity, Rats use their
instinctive sense of observation to help others in times
of need and are among the most fit of all the Animal
signs to survive most any situation.
Compatibility:
Traditionally, Rats should avoid Horses and are most
compatible with people born in the years of the Dragon,
Monkey, and Ox.
Rats Make Excellent:
Accountants,
Advisors,
Counselors,
Judges,
Lawyers, Politicians, Managers, Directors,
Administrators, Entrepreneurs, Designers, Engineers,
Writers, Broadcasters, Actors, Musicians, Stand-up
Comedians, Researchers,
Pathologists,
Psychiatrists, Psychologists,
Historians, Detectives, Secret Agents, Race Car Drivers
Famous People Born in the Year of the Rat:
William Shakespeare,
Prince Charles,
Lucrezia Borgia,
Eminem, Sasha Cohen,
Charlotte Bronte,
Scarlett Johansson,
Gwyneth Paltrow,
Mata Hari, Nancy Wake,
Samuel L. Jackson,
Margaret Mitchell, Olivia Newton-John, Cameron Diaz,
Stevie Nicks,
Mozart