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2008 - Year of the RAT Being the first sign of the Chinese zodiac, rats are
leaders, pioneers and conquerors. They are charming, passionate, charismatic,
practical and hardworking. Rat people are endowed with great leadership skills
and are perhaps the most organized 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,
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 an immense control of their emotions, which they may use as a tool to manipulate and exploit another person, 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. A valuable lesson for Rats is to learn to consider others before themselves, at least sometimes, and to avoid forcing their ideas onto others. Rats are fair in their dealings and expect the same from others in return, and can be deeply affronted if they feel they have been deceived or that their trust has been abused. Sometimes they set their targets too high, whether in relation to their friends or in their career. But as the years pass, they will become more idealistic and tolerant. If they can develop their sense of self and realize it leaves room for others in their life as well, Rats can find true happiness. According to tradition, Rats often carry heavy karma and at some point in life may face an identity crisis or some kind of feeling of guilt. Rats are said to often have to work very long and hard for everything they may earn or have in life. However, a Rat born during the day is said to have things a bit easier than those who are born at night. Traditionally, Rats born during the night may face extreme hardships and suffering throughout life. Rat in general should guard themselves against hedonism, as it may lead to self-destruction. Gambling, alcohol and drugs tend to be great temptations to Rat natives. Traditionally, Rats should avoid Horses, but they can usually find their best friends and love interests in Monkeys, Dragons, and Oxen. Professions include espionage, psychiatry, psychology, writing, politics, law, engineering, accounting, detective, actor, and pathology. (Source : Wikipedia)
The first day of this Lunar New Year is Feb. 7, 2008. The Austin Taiwanese Association New Year Celebration will be in Feb. 9, 2008 (Saturday)
Celebrities
born in the year of the Rat: Angelina Jolie (Girl, Interrupted, Tomb Raider) Beatrix Potter (Author) Clint Eastwood (Actor) Edward Furlong (Terminator II) Frankie Muniz (Malcolm on Malcolm in the Middle) Grace Slick (Jefferson Airplane, Starship) Jamie Lee Curtis (Actress) John Cleese (Monty Python) Justin Berfield (Reese on Malcolm in the Middle) Kim Basinger (Actress) Lynn Herring (Port Charles and General Hospital) Marylin Manson's mom (Parent of Freak... I mean Recording Artist) Michaela Dorfmeister (Austrian Skier - Gold Medalist in Women's SuperG at Torino Olympics in 2006) Pink (Recording Artist) Rikki Rockett (Poison) Rupert Grint (Actor) Taran Noah Smith (Mark on Home Improvement) The Mikkelsons (Snopes.com Geniuses) Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt
Chinese astrology has a history of more than 3,000 years. This astrology argues that one's personality profile can be revealed form one's birth time. It is based on the year rather than in the month as in the western system. In Asia everybody knows which animal sign he or she is born under.
Rat - Born in 1900, 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020, 2032, 2044 Ox - Born in 1901, 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021, 2033, 2045 Tiger - Born in 1902, 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022, 2034, 2046 Rabbit - Born in 1903, 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023, 2036, 2047 Dragon - Born in 1904, 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024, 2036, 2048 Snake - Born in 1905, 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2015, 2037, 2049 Horse - Born in 1906, 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954,1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026, 2038, 2050 Sheep - Born in 1907, 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027, 2039, 2051 Monkey - Born in 1908, 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028, 2040, 2052 Rooster - Born in 1909, 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029, 2041, 2053 Dog - Born in 1910, 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030, 2042, 2054 Pig - Born in 1911, 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031, 2043, 2055
How to Say Happy New Year In Many Languages Chinese (Mandarin) Xin nian yu kuai Dutch Gelukkig Nieuwjaar French Bonne Année
German Gutes Neues Jahr
Italian Buon Capo d'Anno Portuguese Feliz Ano Novo
Russian S Novym Godom
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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.