A bit of a charmer, the rat is usually welcome anywhere; however, generally has few close friends. The rat is intelligent, quick-witted and hardworking. Somewhat ambitious, with a tendency to be frivolous with material possessions. The rat is strongly family oriented, enjoys thrills but is easily bored. A little insecure and can lack boldness. The rat is an opportunist who lives for the moment and rarely plans for the future. All rats have a propensity for aggression; however, this is seldom expressed physically, but rather in fretting over details and being overly concerned about trivialities The always thrifty Rat, counts their pennies and knows how to spot a bargain. Impatient with those of slower wit or actions, this soul needs a bright partner willing to lend an ear with a good sense of humor. The talkative Rat is also a natural writer and critic with an eye for details. The Rat in 2009 Year of the Ox Those born in 1912 (Water) 1924 (Wood), 1936 (Fire), 1948 (Earth), 1960 (Metal), 1972 (Water), 1984 (Wood), 1996 (Fire) and 2008 (Earth).
The Rat fares well in Ox year and although you may find you are faced with more responsibility than normal you will make steady progress through your intelligence and resourcefulness. You will enjoy the challenge of finding solutions to problems and in career you should prosper. 2009 is a good year for love and romance for the Rat who is looking for that special someone and the Earth element of 2009 will be a good year to settle down and create a stable and loving home. Rat parents will have cause to be proud of at least one of their children and family life will be very happy. Your lucky gemstone is the Garnet which brings you love and loyalty from others. Your most compatible signs are Monkey, Dragon, Ox and Rabbit and your lucky months are January and February.
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