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Rat in the Year of the Dragon
Lunar Calendar |
Solar Calendar |
Lunar Calendar |
Solar Calendar |
1924 |
Feb 5 1924 – Jan 23 1925 |
1972 |
Feb 15 1972 – Feb 2 1973 |
The lucky stars shining on the Rat in the year of the Dragon will yield a positive triangular relationship. This should be a year that goes for the Rat, but be aware that things will be difficult at first and then it gets better. Additionally, the Rat will tend to be lazy this year and can easily walk a stray path, thinking that things will happen easily. If the Rat tries to make fast money or to take huge leaps (or as the Chinese saying goes, reaching for the heavens in one step), then the Rat’s luck will become thin and the Rat may find him/herself in a difficult position. However, if the Rat is willing to work hard, be adaptable, do more and learn more, then pleasing results can be achieved in finances and career. This is a year where the Rat gets what he/she works for. Though this is a timely year for the Rat to change jobs or start new ventures, he/she must be prepared in having the psychological mindset to cope with the obstacles and possible failure. To be successful in change, careful preparatory work must be done, in addition to having the right attitude and confidence in overcoming anticipated problems. Once the challenges have been overcome, it should be smooth sailing from there. What the Rat also needs to be aware of is being too greedy, leading to lack of progress. The Rat needs to concentrate and focus, rather than having many scattered ideas where nothing is accomplished and effort is wasted. The Rat my feel that things never work out despite effort, but the problem is actually having too great expectations, being impractical and too judgmental. On the other hand, if the Rat takes one step at a time with careful planning, practical decision making, constant self-evaluation of ability and skills, and reasonable expectations, then the Rat can accomplish his/her goals.
The usefulness of reputation is not bad this year for the Rat, where he/she can use it to earn money. Reputation with hard work and good working relationships financial luck can improve. The problem this year is that the Rat’s shining reputation will attract jealousy and gossip; therefore, it will be more beneficial for the Rat to take on a secondary role. An acting analogy would be taking on a supporting acting role rather than being the main character. Types of roles suitable for the Rat include advisory and planning types of occupations. Another analogy is that the Rat is more suited to the role of vice chairman, but if the Rat insists on being the CEO, then things may happen that the Rat may not anticipated nor is he/she prepared for and as a result, the Rat may not even be worthy to fall to the role of vice chairman.
Financial luck is not bad this year, but is unstable with many ups and downs, making it less tangible, especially at the beginning of the year. Additionally, even though the Rat may have money, these so called friends and relatives would want to borrow and/or swindle your money, or cause you to lose money in some way or another. The Rat my feel that he/she should not be petty with these so called close people, but unfortunately, these people will play you for a fool and will try to take as much as they can and by the time you realizes that you’ve been taken advantage of, it will be too late.
Money through honest means like employment is good, but side money is not good. As a result, the Rat should avoid investing and trading stocks. This is because the Rat’s luck may be good one month but not the next, making investments difficult to predict. On the other hand, hard work, effort, and focused goals in a job will yield good result. If the Rat tries to look for the easy money and succumb to greed, he/she may find him/herself fall into legal troubles. The Rat must also be mindful of gossip as a cause for failure this year. Do not go near gray areas. Do not get soft-hearted and lend people money or be a loan guarantor. Not only will it lead to financial loss, the money that people see in the Rat’s possession may lead to legal troubles or physical injury. The Rat must also be careful of financial lost in the family or home, due to reasons such as renovations and home invasion.
Relationships this year for the Rat is not so good. The Rat will easily have arguments with his/her partner. Direction and goals may not be compatible, so what seems to be an ideal partner may not appear to as good as the Rat imagined. This is a year where the flower blossoms, but there is no fruit. Therefore, do not let relationships affect work. The married Rat should not be looking for the quick love outside of marriage, jeopardizing both family and career, leaving the Rat with nothing. Relationships for the Rat tend to be complicated, disturbed and plagued with gossip Do not to over-react to gossip, as it may escalate, causing even more problems. Remember, a peaceful family is a harmonious family; a bad family is one whose mouths do not stop.
Health for the Rat is fairly stable this year, mostly having small illnesses. However, small illnesses do not mean that they can not lead to something more serious. Medical check ups to monitor for illnesses is still important, as the lack of management can lead to serious sequelae. The Rat needs to be especially careful of injury or trauma to the spine and legs. The elderly Rat may easily be susceptible to hypertension and diabetes. The female Rat, in particular middle-aged, should be aware of eye disorders and problems of a gynecological nature. The younger female Rat should not diet excessively through food restriction, as it can lead to serious illnesses in the future. Additionally, the Rat tends to be impulsive this year, increasing the risks of boating and motor vehicle accidents.
The Rat tends to worry excessively about children due to lack of filial piety, declining grades, marriage problems, career difficulties, depression and the like. Remember that the young people will have to deal with their own issues and there is no need to worry too much. It is also important to maintain open, honest communication to get along more harmoniously. The young Rat needs to be careful of who they choose as peers to reduce the risk of loss of concentration in school, as well as committing crimes and subsequent legal problems.
The Rat has a restless heart and mind this year, being easily affected by extrinsic sources, making wrong decisions; therefore, the Rat must take careful consideration before acting. The Rat’s luck this year isn’t bad and so long as the Rat can keep on track, this should be a good, stable year.
Zodiac signs to associate with: Dragon, Ox and Monkey
Zodiac signs to avoid: Rabbit, Horse, Pig and Tiger
Lucky colours: gold, silver, yellow and dark navy
Unlucky colours: red, green, purple, and light blue
Lucky numbers: 5, 7 and 8
Unlucky numbers: 2, 3, 4, and 9
Lucky gemstones: Red Agate and Lazurite
Feng shui placement: On the Western corner of the home or office, place a picture of nine koi (carp) and beneath the picture, place either eight stems of flowers or twelve stems of water plants to improve interpersonal relationships, fortune and prosperity.
