{"id":2398,"date":"2013-07-18T01:34:10","date_gmt":"2013-07-18T01:34:10","guid":{"rendered":"\/?page_id=2398"},"modified":"2025-05-20T11:41:27","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T15:41:27","slug":"rat","status":"publish","type":"as_learn_article","link":"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/astrology\/chinese-horoscope\/rat\/","title":{"rendered":"Year Of The Rat: Chinese Horoscope"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Industrious and ambitious, observant Rats can find their way through any maze. These consummate hosts are obsessive about creating security, and may never truly stop worrying.<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

All about the Year of the Rat! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Year of the Rat in the Chinese zodiac<\/span> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The personality of the Rat in Chinese astrology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A symbol of luck in Chinese astrology, the Rat is associated with financial prosperity, and this sign works hard to attain it. Looking for a Rat? Find the darkest corner of a home or office, and you\u2019ll find one of these industrious people, toiling away at a project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crafty and clever, Rats are nervous creatures who can\u2019t sit still. They try to act cool and composed, but they\u2019re hopelessly twitchy (except when they\u2019re working). Underneath their composed demeanors, Rats are big-time worriers. Like tiny rodents whose survival is threatened, Rats are obsessed with security. They never quite feel safe in the world, no matter how much money they make. Their drive is unparalleled. Like their signature animal, Rats often have sharp features, like pointy noses or narrow eyes. They can be consummate entertainers, hosts and decorators, welcoming guests into their well-appointed nests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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The Rat is ruled by the planet Jupiter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Rat is ruled by the planet Jupiter<\/a>, and this Chinese zodiac sign is considered to be the luckiest! Jupiter is the planet of good fortune, risk and optimism. It\u2019s also the planet that “sets the clock” for Chinese astrology, which follows the 11.8-year cycle of Jupiter through the 12 signs. This is why the Chinese zodiac, like Jupiter, only changes to a new sign once a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Western astrology, Jupiter rules Sagittarius<\/a>, making this zodiac sign the international counterpart to the Rat. Indeed these are both visionary signs. While Sagittarius fires his Centaur arrows until hitting the mark, the scrappy, strategic Rat also has a “can\u2019t stop-won\u2019t stop” determination, running through the maze until it\u2019s victorious. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both the Rat and Sagittarius know how to make lemonade out of lemons, and are known as some of the finest entertainers in the solar system. Fun fact: a group of rats is called a \u201cmischief,\u201d and we\u2019re certain jovial Jupiter would approve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Rat is the first zodiac sign in the Chinese horoscope. You may have heard the legend behind this: A procession of animals was marching to see the emperor, and the clever Rat rode on the helpful Ox\u2019s back. Right as they approached the emperor\u2019s throne, the crafty Rat leapfrogged off the Ox to be first in line\u2014and that\u2019s how the order of the animals in the Chinese zodiac was decided. Rat-a-tat-tat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cAnimal Planets\u201d (Chinese astrology planetary rulers)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Rat: Jupiter
Ox: Saturn
Tiger: Uranus
Rabbit: Neptune
Dragon: Mars
Snake: Venus
Horse: Mercury
Sheep: Moon
Monkey: Sun
Rooster: Mercury
Dog: Venus
Pig: Pluto<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other traits of the Rat Chinese astrology sign<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Western Sign:<\/strong> Sagittarius<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who is the Rat is compatible with?<\/strong> Monkey<\/a>, Dragon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Famous Rats (these celebrities were born in a Year of the Rat)<\/strong><\/strong>: Ben Affleck<\/a>, Jennifer Garner<\/a>, Scarlett Johanssen, Hilary Duff, Gwyneth Paltrow, Alyssa Milano, George Washington, Hugh Grant, Jenny McCarthy, Notorious B.I.G., Ashlee Simpson, Jude Law, Jane Lynch, Carmen Electra, Mandy Moore, Shaquille O\u2019Neal, The Rock, Marie Kondo, Katy Perry<\/a>, Lebron James, Khloe Kardashian<\/a>, Eminem<\/a>, Kathy Griffin, Calvin Harris, Mark Zuckerberg, Zendaya<\/a>, Bob Morley, Prince Harry, Tom Holland, Bella Hadid, Coco Quinn, Florence Pugh, Sophie Turner<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 5 Elements of Chinese Astrology<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Chinese zodiac is divided into five key elements of nature, or Wu Xing: wood, water, metal, fire and earth. Each lunar year is governed by a different element. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Years Ending in are ruled by:
0-1: Metal<\/strong>
2-3: Water<\/strong>
4-5: Wood<\/strong>
6-7: Fire<\/strong>
8-9: Earth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Years of the Rat and their element<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1900: Metal Rat
1912: Water Rat
1924: Wood Rat
1936: Fire Rat
1948: Earth Rat
1960: Metal Rat
1972: Water Rat
1984: Wood Rat
1996: Fire Rat
2008: Earth Rat
2020: Metal Rat<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not a Rat? Find your Chinese zodiac sign and element using the calculator below:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Find your Chinese Zodiac sign<\/h4>\n\n\n\n