Personality : People born in the year of Rat are optimistic and quick-witted. They are considerate and adventurous, but they may lack of courage to accomplish a risky task. They are food lovers and warm-hearted.  
Hint : Knowing yourself and others is more likely to bring forth success.
　

Rats have bad luck this year. They may be irritable and anxious; overly sentimental; lacking objectivity may lead to unnecessary troubles. Tranquility and clear-headedness are important. Pay attention to interpersonal relationships and diet. Visiting hospitals and funerals is inappropriate this year. Avoid any kind of renovation in the Northeast of the home, or immediate danger may arise.

 To avoid bad luck, place a  Five Finger Mountain in the South of the home, put a Peace Plate around the pillow area under the mattress, and wear a Fortune Goat

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The overall fortune rating is 50%

Health : Rating 55% - Rats are prone to have health problems or injuries this year. When careless, serious illness or accidents may happen. When traveling, you must pay special attention to food hygiene and traffic safety.                                                                                                                                                     To reduce the chance of illness, place a Mythic Fungus Cucurbit, Five Health Cucurbit, or Fortune Cucurbit in the  Northwest of your home. Alternatively, you can also place a  Health Plate on top of the bed.
Lucky Colors : Yellow, red, black, white, and apricot.

Mythic Fungus Cucurbit     Five Health Cucurbit    Fortune Cucurbit     Health Plate
               Buy Here                                     Buy Here                                    Buy Here                       Buy Here

Love : Rating 50% - Lack luck with love; tend to get in and out of relationships which may affect your work performance. Married couples will need to be more considerate and understanding to avoid potential marital conflicts. 
Suitable zodiac lover : Ox, dragon, and monkey.
Suitable horoscope lover : Taurus, Virgo, and Aquarius.  

Wealth : Rating 50% - Luck with wealth is lacking this year; avoid gambling and risky investments. Being patient and conservative is the best option.     
Zodiac helper : Dragon, monkey, ox, snake, tiger, rat and boar.
Horoscope helper : Taurus, Virgo, and Aquarius.

Occupation : Rating 50% - Unstable luck with job; may find job stressful and overwhelming; interpersonal conflicts may arise in job place. Business owners need to be more cautious. However, things will become more positive after winter. Placing some appropriate Feng Shui decorations will boost your luck with your occupation.
To increase your wealth, place a Wisdom Ichthyosaur, Scholar Fish, or Scholar Chinese Unicorn on the Northeast of your home or office. Alternatively, you can also place a Nine Red Lotus on top of the door.  If a promotion is desired, place a Lucky Four Season in the North of Living room. However, DO NOT put red, green, or blue carpet in the North of living room. Placing any plants in that direction is also inappropriate.
Suitable job : Traveling, marketing, restaurant, education, and arts.