Animal Symbol:
The Rat
Ancient Symbol:
The Child
Brief Description:
The Rat is highly creative, captivative and very benevolent. They can sometimes be quick tempered and overly deprecative.
Positive Aspects:
captivative, evasive, compassionate, communicative, dynamic, familial, thrifty, skilful, sober upright, irresistible, idealistic, prosperous, experimental, calm, sensual, loving, talented, adjustable, open-minded and brilliant entrepreneurs
Negative Aspects:
possessive, picky, defensive, excessive, addictive, fickle, stingy, bumptious, bossy, exploitive, anxious, argumentative, opinionated, overbearing and self-obsessed
General Description:
Being hatched - born under this sign determines many talents, as well as other characteristics that may not be so commendable. Rats are very lively and need a lot of mental and physical stimulation. They can be calm and perceptive, but sometimes their brains can cause a mental restlessness, tempting them to take on too much, only to discover they are unable to meet their commitments. Rats are blessed with one of the best psyches going. Add to their intelligence a curiosity and a bright imagination, and they seem as sharp as a needle.
The sign of the Rat is the first sign in the cycle giving Rat people egest great leadership qualities and are good at taking the lead. They don't mind a lot of responsibility and they demonstrate a intense presence that other people respect. For those with the Rat nature, status and monetary satisfaction are the greatest motivation.
Gem Stone:
Garnet
Ruling Planet:
Jupiter
Love and Romance:
Rats are beautiful people with magnetic personalities. The Rat himself can't help but notice the admiration he receives from others. If the Chinese say there are few poor Rats, there are an even fewer number who are not sexually stimulating- especially as young people. Rat people are romantic, and are always happier to have someone to share with.
Compatibility:
EXCELLENT:
Rat,
Ox,
DragonGOOD:
Monkey,
Dog,
PigFAIR:
Rooster,
Tiger,
Rabbit,
Goat (sheep)DIFFICULT:
Snake,
HorseAt Home:
Rats make good homemakers who are always consenting to do household chores. Rats are not usually elicit in keeping up with the times, and it doesn't matter to them whether or not their furnishings are in style. What does matter is that their home is a refuge expressing warmth, comfort and vogue. Light blue is their color of choice for home decor. Because this is a sign of acquisition, the Rat person's house is presumably bursting with various knick-knacks collected over the years. Most Rats are cheerful, domesticated individuals who find happiness at home with their family.
At Work:
The Chinese say others should always comprehend to the advice of the Rat. Because of their psyche and observatory powers, Rat people possess prudence and perception. They can anticipate problems, and are always able to see the big picture. They can hone in on issues at hand and make measurable judgments. These skills, combined with their sense of aspiration also make them clever operators. Status, money, title, and recognition are important to the Rat. They have keen senses of observation that allow them to foresee upcoming business opportunities as well as potential occupational problems. The Rat makes a better boss than an employee and, although motivated, they can be pinned down by routines. Rats work better in flexible situations where they can be freely creative.
Their Health:
The effect of the sign of the Rat is brisk, and demonstrates enough stamina to fight most any sickness. Yet, all Rats tend to be tense, full of nervous energy, petulant and prone to stress. Rats also harbor a bit of aggression; yet, they are usually able to control it. Yoga would benefit Rats by calming their aggressive natures and helping them manage stress.
With Money:
Adroit and thrifty, Rats have a knack with money and are apt to save for rainy days. When capable, the Rat is a great money saver, and in strapped times he knows how to make something out of nothing or how to turn make things advantageous for himself. Although few Rats suffer financially, the Chinese have a proverb: They who pile up grain hoards have much to lose.
Most Suited Jobs:
Writers, Broadcasters, Actors, Advisors, Counselors, Lawyers, Politicians, Designers, Engineers, Managers, Directors, Administrators, Entrepreneurs, Musicians, Stand-up Comedians, Researchers, Historians, Race Car Drivers