
Years: 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996
Famous Rats
William Shakespeare, Cameron Diaz, Ben Affleck, America Ferrera, Hugh Grant, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Marlon Brando, Mozart, Freddie Prinze Jnr., Yves St Laurent, Jennifer Garner, George Washington, Rebecca Romijn, Mandy Moore, Antonio Sabato Jnr., Colin Firth, Jason Statham, Jonny Lee Miller,

In Harmony with: Dragons, Monkeys, Ox
In Conflict with: Horse
Distinctive, with outstanding physical features, you also have strong, sometimes aggressive personalities. You are born entrepreneurs and many rats like to head their own businesses. From a young age, you know what you want and follow through with your plans. Decisive, active and strong, you like to take the lead and end up in a position of power. Knowing how to apply your charm and sex appeal to propel you up the ladder, you’re an expert at making and handling money. Although the rat is the tiniest of all signs, you can be one of the most aggressive when aroused or when your meticulous plans are being affected.
Suitable careers: finance, medicine, law, science, politics and the arts.
Your fortunes in 2012
As the Dragon is one your best pals, it comes as no surprise that you are at the top of the guest list for this bonanza party event. Business and networking opportunities are limitless and the gains you could make will blow your mind. You do not mind working hard and know how to work smart so when all of the right people are in the right place, you are the right person to capitalise on the situation. Your conscious mind may be able to communicate your desires to your subconscious in a potent way making manifestation effortless. This gives you the feeling of real self-control which precedes authentic self-respect and earns you external admiration from others. The auspices look good for all aspects of your life, romance, family, money and career. Some sort of self-imposed restriction may cause minor issues but that will not get in the way of your asserting yourself in this environment. It may slow down progress a little bit, but rest assured, you will hit your mark.

