Water Rat
1912 and 1972

Wood Rat
1924 and 1984

Fire Rat
1936 and 1996

Earth Rat
1948 and 2008

First in Order
Chinese Name: SHU
Sign of Charm
Hour: 11pm-12:59am
Month: December
Western Counterpart: Sagittarius
Color: light blue
Jewels: diamond, amethyst, garnet

The sign of the Rat is the first in the cycle. Rat people possess leadership qualities; they actually like to be first and are good at taking the lead. Responsibility sits well on their shoulders and they have a strong presence that others respect. For those with the Rat nature, however, power and money are the greatest driving forces.

Suitable Gifts
construction kits, art books, maps, food hamper, gym membership, car accessories

Hobbies
basketball, building things, interior design, handicrafts, painting, collecting

Dislikes
strict time-keeping, going without, routine, finding themselves at the end of the line