Chinese zodiac
Year of the Rat
People born in Rat years (1996, 2008, 2020, 2032…) are traditionally associated with traits like clever, resourceful, adaptable. The cycle repeats every 12 years.
Rat years
197219841996200820202032
Rat traits
cleverresourcefuladaptablecharming
Rat compatibility
By the traditional trines:
FAQ — Rat
Which years are Rat years?
Recent Rat years: 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020, 2032 (the cycle repeats every 12 years).
What are the traits of the Rat?
Traits associated with the Rat: clever, resourceful, adaptable, charming.
Which animals is the Rat compatible with?
By the traditional trines, the Rat matches best with: Dragon, Monkey.
When does the Chinese year begin?
The Chinese year begins at Chinese New Year (late January – mid-February), not January 1. Someone born in January or early February may belong to the previous year’s animal.