Rat

Rat (鼠, shǔ) is the 1st animal in the 12-year Chinese Zodiac cycle. As a yang Water sign, Rat embodies clever, resourceful, adaptable. Water embodies wisdom, adaptability, and depth. It flows around obstacles, nourishes all things, and holds the power of stillness and reflection.

What element is the Rat in the Chinese Zodiac?

The Rat (鼠) is associated with the element of Water (水). This gives the Rat its fundamental character: water embodies wisdom, adaptability, and depth. it flows around obstacles, nourishes all things, and holds the power of stillness and reflection..

What years are Rat years?

Recent Rat years include: 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020, 2032. The zodiac follows a 12-year cycle, so the Rat returns every 12 years. However, because the element shifts in a 10-year pattern within the 60-year sexagenary cycle, a Wood Rat and a Fire Rat are born 12 years apart but carry different elemental qualities.

Is Rat yin or yang?

The Rat is Yang. Yang signs tend to be more active, outward-focused, and expressive.

Who is the Rat most compatible with?

The Rat is most compatible with Ox, Dragon, Monkey. Six-harmony pair — a complementary union of cleverness and steadfastness.