It can be seen that Rat, although first in the Chinese zodiac, can be an object of scorn as well as admiration.

 Characteristics of Rat

The characteristics attributed to Rat are similar to those of Aquarius in the Western zodiac. Rats are sensitive, resourceful, and adaptable. People born in the Year of the Rat are kind, curious, and quick-witted by nature. They are good at seizing opportunity and can easily master a wide range of subjects. These qualities, along with their innate optimism, make them very lovable. Women born in the Year of the Rat are very clean and neat, and create meticulously organized domestic environments.

However, people born in the Year of the Rat also tend to be rather timid and lacking in leadership qualities. They generally do not have the forcefulness to serve as authority figures.

 Perpetual Calendar for the Year of the Rat

People whose birthdays fall during the following periods are born in the Year of the Rat:

February 05, 1924 - January 23, 1925
January 24, 1936 - February 10, 1937
February 10, 1948 - January 28, 1949
January 28, 1960 - February 14, 1961
February 15, 1972 - February 02, 1973
February 02, 1984 - February 19, 1985
February 19, 1996 - February 06, 1997
February 07, 2008 - January 25, 2009

The first date indicates Lunar New Year's Day. The second date indicates the last day of the lunar year.

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