The Rat 鼠
The Rat (鼠) marks a new beginning - as it is the first of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac. The spirit of the rat invites us to embrace brighter mindsets and fresh perspectives. In Chinese culture, rats are seen as a sign of surplus, material success, wellness, and luxury.
Years: 2020, 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960, 1948
Attributes: Compassionate, Open-minded, idealistic, sociable, practical, curious, experimental, and affectionate.
Most compatible: Rat, Rooster, Snake
Least compatible: Sheep/Ram, Horse, Dragon, Dog
Force: Yang
Natural Element: Water
Season: Winter
Colors: Black, White, Blue
Original watercolor art made into Hard Enamel.
Black rubber pin clutch.
Dimensions: 1.5” x .85”
The Rat (鼠) marks a new beginning - as it is the first of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac. The spirit of the rat invites us to embrace brighter mindsets and fresh perspectives. In Chinese culture, rats are seen as a sign of surplus, material success, wellness, and luxury.
Years: 2020, 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960, 1948
Attributes: Compassionate, Open-minded, idealistic, sociable, practical, curious, experimental, and affectionate.
Most compatible: Rat, Rooster, Snake
Least compatible: Sheep/Ram, Horse, Dragon, Dog
Force: Yang
Natural Element: Water
Season: Winter
Colors: Black, White, Blue
Original watercolor art made into Hard Enamel.
Black rubber pin clutch.
Dimensions: 1.5” x .85”
The Rat (鼠) marks a new beginning - as it is the first of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac. The spirit of the rat invites us to embrace brighter mindsets and fresh perspectives. In Chinese culture, rats are seen as a sign of surplus, material success, wellness, and luxury.
Years: 2020, 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960, 1948
Attributes: Compassionate, Open-minded, idealistic, sociable, practical, curious, experimental, and affectionate.
Most compatible: Rat, Rooster, Snake
Least compatible: Sheep/Ram, Horse, Dragon, Dog
Force: Yang
Natural Element: Water
Season: Winter
Colors: Black, White, Blue
Original watercolor art made into Hard Enamel.
Black rubber pin clutch.
Dimensions: 1.5” x .85”