In the United States, as well as many other countries a rat is associated with a bad thing. Often times we associate a rat with a filthy rodent. Other times a person may be referred to as a rat. When a person is referred to as a rat, most often it means that that person has told on someone else or is a tattle tale. In being a Rat in a Chinese horoscope is considered a great honor. In China people who are considered a rat are well liked, intelligent, and quick witted.

It is considered, in China, very respectable to be born in the year of the rat. The rat begins the cycle of Chinese horoscopes. Once every 12 years is a rat year. The Chinese New Year is never on the same day, so it may be helpful for those who want to know if they were born in the year of the rat to check a Chinese calendar.

People born in the year of the rat as said to have many different talents. They are also thought to be very imaginative, intelligent and curious. While those born in the year of the rat have many positive traits in Chinese horoscopes, there are negatives to being a rat as well. Rats need a lot of stimulation, both mental and physical. This can become a problem, because when they don't feel that they have enough stimulation they tend to take on too much. The end result is not being able to meet all of their responsibilities.

Diamonds are a rat's best friend! Rats also seem to enjoy garnet and amethyst. Many of them are drawn to blue hues. You might find may light blue shirts in their closet. Those born in Rat years seem to enjoy basket ball. They are also a creative bunch. Many of them love to draw and paint.

Rats are awesome conversationalists. The usually have a lot of friends, as they possess an ability to put others at ease. Most rats have something to say about anything and everything.

Many careers are available for those born in the year of the rat. Because they enjoy doing household chores, they tend to be great homemakers. Many rats are researchers or historians. This is because rats are naturally curious and want to know all there is to know. Because of the rat's leadership abilities they also make fantastic managers, administrators and directors.

Rats always take care of themselves. They love their friends and families. They make wonderful parents and wonderful lovers.