Happy Chinese Rat Year

[Jya-Ning Silver Contributor Find all posts View Profile Close Jya-Ning]

Tonight is Chinese Luna New Years Eve. Next year will be Rat year.

Wish everyone has a better year than before. More happiness and less worry.

Jya-Ning

[lawren2 Malibu Beach Barbie & A Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close lawren2]

Happy Chinese New Year to YOU too!

I was born in a rat year so it's GOT to be good!

I am a metal rat.

[Sydney Contributor - Bronze Find all posts View Profile Close Sydney]

Happy New Year Jya-Ning. It's already the first day of the year here!

Do you do the big extended family feast like we did last night? I'm still only just waddling around after all that food.

[CarolF Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close CarolF]

Happy new year Jya-Ning and Sydney, hope you enjoy the celebrations.

Lawren, I'm a metal rat too. Lets hope its a good year for us.

[lawren2 Malibu Beach Barbie & A Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close lawren2]

Lawren, I'm a metal rat too. Lets hope its a good year for us.

[djyamyam Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close djyamyam]

Happy Chinese New Year to YOU too!

I was born in a rat year so it's GOT to be good!

Me too!


Sun Leen Fai Loc to all!

[Faust Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Faust]

Years of the Rat

First in the cycle, Rat Years begin the sequence and recur every twelfth year. The Chinese New Year does not fall on a specific date, so it is essential to check the calendar to find the exact date on which each Rat year actually begins.
Chinese Horoscopes - The Rat

[Jya-Ning Silver Contributor Find all posts View Profile Close Jya-Ning]

I was born in a rat year so it's GOT to be good!

I am a metal rat.

Thanks, I am rat also, not sure which one of the 5 elements I would be though.

Do you do the big extended family feast like we did last night? I'm still only just waddling around after all that food.

Yes, DW's immediate family is live closely, so we have gather together at my in-law's house. Distribute some money to the youger ones (so I also get one) and parant. Then we have some "family gambling" (dice), my daughter was really into it.

I have 2 cousins live down under. DW has a uncle live part-time in your neighbor country.

Jya-Ning

[lawren2 Malibu Beach Barbie & A Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close lawren2]

Thanks, I am rat also, not sure which one of the 5 elements I would be though.



Yes, DW's immediate family is live closely, so we have gather together at my in-law's house. Distribute some money to the youger ones (so I also get one) and parant. Then we have some "family gambling" (dice), my daughter was really into it.

I have 2 cousins live down under. DW has a uncle live part-time in your neighbor country.

Jya-Ning

Oh now everyone will know how old/young I am! <like I care! > 108 is young in my family.

The characteristics of the Rat Sign are tempered by one of the five Chinese elements of Metal, Water, Wood, Fire and Earth overlaying a 5-year cycle of characteristics on the original 12-year cycle.

THE METAL RAT 1900 AND 1960
Of all the Rats, these are the toughest and most resolute. They are visionary and possess an emotional intensity that can lead to feelings of rage, envy, or possessiveness. They like to be in charge, and can act selfishly to get what they want. In relationships, business or personal, they can be obstinate. Metal rats have to bear in mind that meeting their partner halfway would help their relationships tremendously. They take great pride in their homes and enjoy decorating them in their impressively good taste.

THE WATER RAT 1912 AND 1972
Being guided by the Water element means these Rats have a knack for influencing people. With their strong intellectual powers and great insight, they are also great puzzle solvers. They are quick to understand others and are incredibly practical people. Rats apply their talents to their everyday lives, making them obliging, generous and compassionate to other people. Generally, they are liked and respected by everyone. Like all Rats, however, they can be determined to seek their own gain, and will not mind using these talents to achieve it - though generally without losing anyone's respect in doing so.

THE WOOD RAT 1924 AND 1984

Despite having a remarkable facade of self-confidence, deep down, Wood Rats are the least sure of themselves compared to other Rats. However, they wouldn't dream of showing this side of themselves to anyone. Only close companions of a Wood Rat would ever suspect that he or she had such self-doubt. In fact Wood Rats are often worried about downfall, despite their ability to find success. Well-liked, proficient, and good leaders at work, Wood Rats seem to function best when they are surrounded by family and friends. Cordial and delicate, they are usually well loved by family, friends and peers.

THE FIRE RAT 1936 AND 1996

Fire adds a bit of spontaneity and vigor to the already spirited Rat. These Rats like change and travel and are eager to start new projects or to take trips to exotic places. Fire Rats are likely to change their occupations and residences more often than most, and essentially shun any kind of routine. They can be anxious and impulsive, but their zest for life is quite irresistible, and they have the Rat's ability to along so well with others. Compared to other Rats, Fire Rats are likely to be more charitable, autonomous, and energetic and the least self-controlled.

THE EARTH RAT 1948 AND 2008

The Earth adds solidity to the Rat's personality. An Earth Rat is conventional and a good achiever who likes to establish roots early in order to make a secure future for himself and his family. These Rats have the typical Rat ingenuity and mental capacity, but a strong sense of reality often alludes them preventing them from going after anything that could be impromptu. Earth Rats are honorable and love to be stabilized. Slowly and steadily acquiring wealth gives them a sense of inner peace. Although they are capable of being stingy with their finances, they do possess warm feelings for their family and friends.

[kapish Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close kapish]

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to all our friends celebrating the Chinese New Year!

BTW,

I was born in the year of the .. so all of those born on the year of the be afraid!!

[timeos2 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close timeos2]

Rats? Timeshare sales comes to mind. Wonder why?

So I assume this is THE year for timeshare sales weasels.

Or perhaps it should be known as the year of Wastegate?

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Happy New Year to all our friends celebrating the Chinese New Year!

BTW,

I was born in the year of the .. so all of those born on the year of the be afraid!!

I don't know you well enough to post what I was going to post!

[kapish Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close kapish]

I don't know you well enough to post what I was going to post!

Go ahead! I know this is all in humor. I won't get offended, I promise

[lawren2 Malibu Beach Barbie & A Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close lawren2]

Happy New Year to all our friends celebrating the Chinese New Year!

BTW,

I was born in the year of the .. so all of those born on the year of the be afraid!!

Go ahead! I know this is all in humor. I won't get offended, I promise

EAT ME!

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EAT ME!