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The Year of the Rat

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MawB Sat 25-Jan-20 14:51:27

Happy Chinese New Year!

It’s the Year of The Rat
The Personality of the Rat may resonate with anyone who has ever had a pet rat? ? They are the most fabulous pets, or so I am told .....
People born in the Year of the Rat are characterised as smart, resourceful and quick-witted. They have great imaginations and make sharp observations, with the ability to take advantage of several opportunities.

I am not ashamed to say I am a rat, as is my SIL but I would have to say it with a big smile as he is the best SIL you could wish for.
I have also read that to meet challenges head-on in “”my” year, I should wear red underwear every day!
As if that’s going to happen grin
Any more Rats on GN?

gmarie Sun 26-Jan-20 20:57:43

Had a white rat with pink eyes as a pet in grade school. Johnnie was a sweetie and would fall asleep in the crook of an arm if massaged behind the ears.

fluttERBY123 Sun 26-Jan-20 20:21:40

Dragon

Tedber Sun 26-Jan-20 19:12:06

Love RATS too - the four legged, cute faced ones...NOT the 2 legged variety!

Tedber Sun 26-Jan-20 19:11:12

Oh MI...never thought about this before MAW....but apparently I am a SNAKE......slithers from underground bahah (make what you want of that!)

Actually I do LOVE snakes - well not met one out and about but in zoos and things I love holding them and I think they are soothing to stroke - a bit like stress balls smile

Evie64 Sun 26-Jan-20 17:46:45

I am an old goat hmm

f77ms Sun 26-Jan-20 17:36:42

I am a rabbit and it suits me! A bit nervy and very shy.

Daisyboots Sun 26-Jan-20 17:32:17

My DH is a Rat and I am a Monkey. Apparently I bring fun into his life but i don't know if he would agree about that.

chrissyh Sun 26-Jan-20 16:34:15

A rat is an amazing pet. My DD wanted one and, although I said no way as I hate their tails, she managed to talk us round and we all absolutely loved him. He was very clean and so intelligent. He soon learned to open his cage (which was in DD's room) and would come and go as he pleased. When you picked him up he climbed onto your shoulder and would sit there while you walked around. If we couldn't find him, we just called his name and he came. We only had him for 2 years but he was such a character and really missed.

By the way, I am a pig and my DH a rat.

Mamma66 Sun 26-Jan-20 15:48:54

I’m a horse, and a fire horse at that

timetogo2016 Sun 26-Jan-20 15:12:15

I am a rat and your thread is spot on, that is me to a Tee.

stmoritz Sun 26-Jan-20 15:09:53

I'm a rat! I'm going that this is a good sign, as I do need some good luck this year! grin

grannybuy Sun 26-Jan-20 15:03:34

I'm also a rat.

Rosyanne Sun 26-Jan-20 14:38:40

I have been casting people’s Ming Shui for some time. This is where we look at not only the year, the animal, the elements that support those, the season, fortnight,day and hour of birth. Therefore, even though people are born in the same year, many many other attributes apply.

GreenGran78 Sun 26-Jan-20 14:31:12

I am a rabbit and a Leo. My character is somewhere between the two. I am pretty placid, and rarely lose my temper, but I won’t let myself be pushed around either

lovebeigecardigans1955 Sun 26-Jan-20 14:11:19

I'm a Capricorn Horse, apparently.

Rufus2 Sun 26-Jan-20 13:42:11

and tend to wear purple underwear
Linda Cor! Thanks for that image. grin I'll take it to bed and hope for sweet dreams; past the witching hour ,again!
OoRoo

DillytheGardener Sun 26-Jan-20 13:17:00

I had no idea either, but I’m also a Dragon. I will have to research to see if the characteristics fit my my personality or not!

Fennel Sun 26-Jan-20 12:51:13

I'm a Rat as well. I was a bit upset at first when I found out, but as other Rats have said, we have many positive qualities.
From another zodiac, I'm a Fish.

Step4gran Sun 26-Jan-20 12:48:14

I'm a monkey, OH a rooster and DS a snake. No idea if we are typical - I will have to go have a read

lindadoughty650 Sun 26-Jan-20 12:46:20

I too am a Dragon and a Leo - and tend to wear purple underwear.

grannie7 Sun 26-Jan-20 12:15:46

How would you find out what the difference between a metal snakes and just a snake

grannie7 Sun 26-Jan-20 12:13:05

I am a monkey and my dh is a snake is that a good combination as we have been married for 57 years I really hope so.
Don’t know much about chinese horoscopes

Diggingdoris Sun 26-Jan-20 11:43:32

Just looked up what I am. Apparently I'm a gold rabbit! Any other 1951 GNs out there?

Merryweather Sun 26-Jan-20 11:30:28

Rats are the most fabulous pets. Very sociable, clean, friendly, curious. Quite fascinating.

I'm a monkey. A metal one at that, I'm feeling very heavy and imobile today. Our son will be a rat. I'm not sure what the girls are. 2011 and 2014.

rowanflower0 Sun 26-Jan-20 11:21:37

I am a dragon, and a leo - double whammy!!!!