rats...

Beginning February 7, we are entering the Year of the Rat. Now, I was born in a Monkey year, but Adam is a Rat.

Here's what one source says about his people, the Rat people:

In Chinese, the Rat is respected and considered a courageous, enterprising person. People born in the Year of Rat are clever and bright, sociable and family-minded. They have broad interests and strong ability in adapting to the environment and able to react adequately to any changes.

Cunning and thrifty, Rats have a knack with money and are apt to save for rainy days. When capable, the Rat is a great money saver, and in strapped times he knows how to make something out of nothing or how to make things advantageous for himself.

Generally friendly and sociable, the Rat is one of the extroverts of the 12 Animal signs. They have a special gift for easing the minds of others. It is not surprising that Rats have a lot of friends. To the people they love, Rats can be amazingly charitable, popular and supportive. Although Rats like to be in the driver's seat, they do need partners who can keep up with their active lifestyles. Rat people are romantic, and are always happier to have someone to share with.

Sounds like my Adam.

Comments

[shawn]

What a nice description of the rat. I googled it and realized I was born in the year of the Rat, too! wow! I'm gonna make the most of it! Thanks for that!

[isay]

Hi! ohh really nice post. I was also born in a rat year. Cheers!

[Elizabeth]

ooh yay thanks for the reminder-- I love the Chinese new year!! I am a rabbit-- my husband is a rooster which is supposed to be a terrible fit, alas

[Barbara W. Klaser]

I was born in a Monkey year too, and my husband was born in a Rat year. Maybe that means this will be a good luck year for him. :)