The Rat

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.

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 2010
Emerging from an emotionally demanding year, you are in need of time and space to settle down into a new way of life. You may have to fight for this as you will find you are hot commodity in 2010. Always remember that only you know what’s best for you so make your own decisions taking all relevant aspects into consideration and avoid letting those close to you push you into decisions you are not comfortable with. Financially, if things have been strained, sustain your focus on creating the security you require and you can make excellent progress on Tiger turf. His occasional claw scratch may sting, but you will be prepared. You may also get to travel more than you expect.