by Puteri | February 5th, 2008
Being the first sign of the Chinese zodiacs, rats are leaders, pioneers and conquerors. They are charming, passionate, charismatic, practical and hardworking. Rat people are endowed with great leadership skills and are the most highly organized, meticulous, and systematic of the twelve signs. Intelligent and cunning at the same time, rats are highly ambitious and strong-willed people who are keen and unapologetic promoters of their own agendas, which often include money and power. They are energetic and versatile and can usually find their way around obstacles, and adapt to various environments easily. A rat’s natural charm and sharp demeanor make it an appealing friend for almost anyone, but rats are usually highly exclusive and selective when choosing friends and so often have only a few very close friends whom they trust.
Behind the smiles and charm, rats can be terribly obstinate and controlling, insisting on having things their way no matter what the cost. These people tend to have immense control of their emotions, which they may use as a tool to manipulate and exploit others, both emotionally and mentally. Rats are masters of mind games and can be very dangerous, calculative and downright cruel if the need arises. Quick-tempered and aggressive, they will not think twice about exacting revenge on those that hurt them in any way. Rats need to learn to relax sometimes, as they can be quite obsessed with detail, intolerant and strict, demanding order, obedience, and perfection.
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I was born in the Year of the Rat, and so was my father. 
Rats are intelligent and cunning. Huh. I like that! 
I don’t know if that describes me but, hey that’s what it says!
Rats are strong-willed and unapologetic promoters of their own agendas. Yeah, that does sound familiar!
One of my good friends was also born in the Year of the Rat, except that she was born 12 years later. We get along fine and understand each other’s temperament.
People born in the Year of the Rat are most compatible with people born in the years of the Dragon, Monkey, and Ox.
Doug was born in the Year of the Monkey and we do get along! 
Here’s wishing all of you a Happy and Prosperous Year of the Rat.
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