The Rat
Years: 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996
Famous Rats
William Shakespeare, Cameron Diaz, Hugh Grant, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Marlon Brando, Mozart, Yves St Laurent, 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 2008
Having created the perfect playground for yourself and there’s nothing left to do now but enjoy. 2008 is likely to keep you busy in all aspects of your life and travelling may feature heavily. At times you may feel like the fast forward button of your life has been pressed as a lot happens in a short space of time. However, as you stop to take stock, you will see that there is little that you do not like and any necessary adjustments are easily made. It is the most romantic year of all for you. Many rat signs meet the love of their lives in this year and many more get engaged or married. It is a great time to lay the foundations for new ventures personal or professional. A new job or a promotion is likely to bring in more money and fulfilment within the context of your extended family is also indicated. 2008 really is your year.
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Your fortunes in 2007
Surprisingly susceptible to the moods of other people, this ability could dictate the direction 2007 could take for you. Associating with other successful, hardworking people will keep you focused on your goal, but buying into the beliefs of someone who is lazy, spendthrift and distracted (regardless how attractive) may throw you off course and affect your reputation. It is however, a good year to meet a new partner or make a commitment to an existing one. Lose the worry and unnecessary fear and 2007 will be romantic and happy.
