쥐 띠Yang Water branch

Year of the Rat

子 JA · 쥐 (jwi)

Rats are sharp, observant and quick to spot an opening. They make friends easily, think on their feet and are good with money, often saving for a rainy day. Under the charm is a strategist who always has a plan B.

Rat years

YearElementPillarStarts (Korea time)
1924Wood Rat甲子Feb 5, 10:49 AM
1936Fire Rat丙子Feb 5, 8:29 AM
1948Earth Rat戊子Feb 5, 6:42 AM
1960Metal Rat庚子Feb 5, 3:53 AM
1972Water Rat壬子Feb 5, 2:20 AM
1984Wood Rat甲子Feb 5, 12:18 AM
1996Fire Rat丙子Feb 4, 10:07 PM
2008Earth Rat戊子Feb 4, 8:00 PM
2020Metal Rat庚子Feb 4, 6:03 PM
Traits
Quick-witted, Resourceful, Charming, Thrifty
Love
Rats are attentive, playful partners who show love through practical care. They need someone who keeps up mentally and enjoys planning the future together.
Work
Strong in business, finance, research and any role that rewards quick thinking.
On a team
The Rat spots the opportunities.
궁합Compatibility

Best and hardest matches

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Hardest

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2027Year of the Red Goat

The Rat in 2027

The Goat is a mild harm (해) sign for the Rat, so 2027 can bring small misunderstandings, especially with people close to you. Over-communicate, read the fine print and avoid lending money casually. Your quick mind still finds openings in the second half of the year.

삼재Samjae years

Rat samjae years

Samjae (삼재, "three disasters") is a Korean tradition: a three-year stretch every twelve years when people take extra care with big moves. The next samjae years for the Rat are 2034, 2035, 2036.

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