What does the year of the Rat have in store for you?
If you’re into the typical astrology charts, you may know some of the basics…Geminis are born in June, fire signs don’t jibe with water signs, that kind of thing. But in the Chinese Zodiac, you’re not given a sign for the month, but rather the year of your birth. The Chinese zodiac assigns an animal each year, and that animal will determine your fortune for the year.
This year, we’re in the year of the Rat!
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Since this is the year of the rat, we’d love to share how this little fella is going to influence your fate for the year!
What is the Year of the Rat?
The Year of the Rat is the first sign in the Chinese zodiac. According to the Chinese zodiac story, there was a race to determine which animal would lead the pack. The rat, with his quick wit, asked the ox to haul him across the river, but he jumped down before the ox crossed the finish line, and the rat won the race. Rats, like their furry counterparts, are quick and smart, but lack a bit of courage. Lucky charms for the Year of the Rat can be found in the numbers two and three, the colors gold, blue, and green. Stay away from things with yellow or brown hues, as well as the numbers five and nine.
What’s Your Zodiac Animal?
The Chinese Zodiac uses your birth year, not the month, to determine your destiny, so it’s a little trickier to figure out your spirit animal. To help, here’s a chart that will pinpoint your animal and a few traits that you may recognize:
| Zodiac Animal | Recent Years | Personality Traits |
|---|---|---|
| Rat | 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020 | Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile, kind |
| Ox | 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021 | Diligent, dependable, strong, determined |
| Tiger | 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022 | Brave, confident, competitive |
| Rabbit | 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023 | Quiet, elegant, kind, responsible |
| Dragon | 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024 | Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic |
| Snake | 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025 | Enigmatic, intelligent, wise |
| Horse | 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026 | Animated, active, energetic |
| Goat | 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027 | Calm, gentle, sympathetic |
| Monkey | 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028 | Sharp, smart, curiosity |
| Rooster | 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029 | Observant, hardworking, courageous |
| Dog | 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030 | Lovely, honest, prudent |
| Pig | 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031 | Compassionate, generous, diligent |
What does the Year of the Rat hold for you?
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Rats: For Rats living in the Year of the Rat, celebrate! This is your year! You can look forward to are surges in your career (Hey, you’ve already got DMs to work with!), but romance might be harder to come by. It’s wiser to dedicate this year to learning to better yourself, and not worry about being paired off. Education looks amazing for rats in 2020, so find your passion and get to learning!
Ox: People born under the sign of Ox can look forward to good fortune and a few welcome surprises this year, but be careful in negotiations. What may look like an amazing contract could have some iffy consequences, so be careful!
Tiger: This year might be a moody one for Tigers, but the good news is there won’t be any major ups and downs in your luck. You can look forward to a peaceful year that offers tons of opportunities for travel!
Rabbit: There’s romance in the air for Rabbits, so if 2019 was a great year for relationships you can look forward to more of the same. Keep your eye out for wise women, as they will be the ones to guide you on your way, and this is also a great year for furthering your career and education.
Dragon: Don’t breathe fire, Dragons. While the first few months will be awesome for your personal relationships, things will get bumpy and confrontations are possible as you head into summer months. But fear not, the stars are watching over you and they will help prevent any major mishaps. This year also looks excellent for a promotion, so start planning what you’re going to do with your bigger and better pay
Snake: Last year was a rough one for Snakes, and the effect may linger into the spring, but once warm weather is here you can look forward to life calming down a bit. You can help by having an open mind and a full heart. Forgiving someone or looking the other way in an argument could help pull good fortune your way.
Horse: Horses may gallop over tough terrain this year, but they could see some benefits as well. You may face an exciting life change like a marriage, child, or new home, but expect them to come with some expense. If you’re a spring or summer Horse you can look forward to some benefits of conflicting star power above.
Goat: Goats have two lucky stars settling over them this year, but they should be mindful of their health and be sure to talk to the doctor about a checkup. You may be tempted by gossip and some petty fighting, but if you don’t engage it won’t make too much of a difference in your life.
Monkey: Monkey’s have it made in the shade this year. You can look forward to a peaceful twelve months marked by wonderful advancements in your relationship. If you’ve been on the fence about starting a new endeavor, this is definitely the year to do it!
Rooster: Roosters can look forward to big advances in their personal and professional lives this year, but your health forecast calls for susceptibility to injuries, so if you do dive into a new endeavor, please be sure to wear a helmet!
Dog: For Dogs, this is the year to relax and recharge your batteries. You may meet a special someone in the first few months of the year, and if you’re self-employed, this is going to be a GREAT year for you. (Could be all those new FanCentro features coming out!)
Pig: If your 2019 was rough, you can look forward to smoother sailing in the year ahead. Relationships will improve, you could see a boost in your career, and just expect a general settling of the dust after a hard 2019. The one thing we can warn you about is to hang on to your possessions–you’re likely to lose some things this year.
