This year is the Year of the Rat (鼠 – Shǔ). Rats are considered a protector and brings of prosperity. We preview the horoscope for this year.
The 2020 Lunar New Year starts on Saturday, January 25th and ends on February 11th, 2021. The New Year celebration lasts for 15 days. Also, a lantern festival is traditionally held on the last day to commemorate the end of the festivities.
People born in the Year of the Rat will be of the following ages. Also, under the Chinese calendar, you are considered 1 year old at the time of birth, so add one year to your age when referring to the Chinese calendar.
You are a Rat in the Chinese horoscope if you were born in the following years:
| Age | Year Born | Age | Year Born |
| 1 | 2020 | 49 | 1972 |
| 13 | 2008 | 61 | 1960 |
| 25 | 1996 | 73 | 1948 |
| 37 | 1984 | 85 | 1936 |
There are some famous people born in the Year of the Rat. You are in the company of singers Katy Perry, Avril Lavigne, actors Ben Affleck, Hugh Grant, Cameron Diaz, Samuel J Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, composer Mozart, writer Shakespeare, and Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg.
The Year of the Rat is going to be a strong, prosperous, and lucky year for reaching goals, aspirations, and even their hobbies.
This is a great year for founding and evolving. Those who plan to buy real estate, to start a business or to invest money in a long-term project have great chances of being satisfied in the future. But, beware! This type of initiatives will only be successful if they are carefully planned.
Source: TheChineseZodiac.org
Career
Everything initiated this year will lead to success. However, you need to plan carefully. If you are discourage or face challenges, never give up. You can overcome these difficulties with confidence and determination.
Love
2020 is going to be more peaceful year after a tumultuous and unpredictable year. You will find harmonious path toward love through clear communication. However, there may be some things that must be faced in the second half of the year.
People born in the Year of the Rat will find long-term relationships with the Ox, Dragon, and Monkey as they are loyal, adventurous, and smart, respectively. Avoid the Horse, as they are unpredictable.
Health
All the zodiac signs will enjoy good health. Moreover, the second part of 2020 comes with a lot of energy and overall wellness. Sports is still the best medicine for improving health and well-being.
Source: TheChineseZodiac.org
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Disclaimer: The Chinese horoscope is solely for entertainment purposes. My Kaohsiung does not guarantee accuracy of any advice or prediction, either written or implied.