#1 of 12Element: Water
Rat Chinese zodiac meaning
Rat years are about quick thinking and resourcefulness. People born in Rat years are often sharp, alert, and good at spotting an angle early.
Quick take
Fast, clever, and quietly ambitious.
Strengths
- Finds a way through problems
- Adapts fast when the plan shifts
- Handles resources well
Watch-outs
- Overthinking small decisions
- Restless energy
- Too many plans at once
Home notes
- Keep a small planning corner tidy
- Label storage so things stay easy to find
- Clear the entry so you can move fast
Recent birth years
1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020, 2032
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