The Rat Sign
The Rat is known as clever and quick to read an opportunity. You are good at preparing and at saving something for tomorrow.
- Earthly branch
- 子
- Branch element
- Water
- Polarity
- Yang
- Six Harmony
- Ox
Years of the Rat
| Year | Pillar | Element | Lunar New Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 庚子 | Metal | 31 January 1900 |
| 1912 | 壬子 | Water | 18 February 1912 |
| 1924 | 甲子 | Wood | 5 February 1924 |
| 1936 | 丙子 | Fire | 24 January 1936 |
| 1948 | 戊子 | Earth | 10 February 1948 |
| 1960 | 庚子 | Metal | 28 January 1960 |
| 1972 | 壬子 | Water | 15 February 1972 |
| 1984 | 甲子 | Wood | 2 February 1984 |
| 1996 | 丙子 | Fire | 19 February 1996 |
| 2008 | 戊子 | Earth | 7 February 2008 |
| 2020 | 庚子 | Metal | 25 January 2020 |
| 2032 | 壬子 | Water | 11 February 2032 |
Six Harmony: Ox
The two of you form a Six Harmony pair, traditionally one of the most complementary relationships between signs.
Three Harmony: Dragon and Monkey
The two of you belong to a Three Harmony group, traditionally read as being in step and working together easily.
Opposite: Horse
Your signs sit opposite each other on the circle. Traditionally this is read as two strong styles; with mutual listening, the difference can become a complement.
Prone to misunderstanding: Goat
Tradition reads this pair of signs as more prone to misunderstanding. A habit of speaking openly can help a great deal.
No special bond: Tiger, Rabbit, Snake, Rooster, Dog and Pig
Your signs have no special bond in tradition. Your harmony is decided by what the two of you build together.
Lunar New Year or Li Chun?
The zodiac year by the Lunar New Year and the BaZi year do not always change on the same day. The Lunar New Year follows the moon, while BaZi changes at Li Chun, a solar point that falls around 4 February.
Frequently asked questions
Which years are the Rat?
Among them 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020 and 2032.
When is the next year of the Rat?
2032, with the Lunar New Year on 11 February 2032.
Which sign is opposite the Rat?
The Horse. Traditionally these are two strong styles, and they can complement each other when both listen.