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Year of the Rat

What's in store for us?

By , About.com Guide

According to the Chinese Zodiac, this year (from February 7, 2008 to January 25, 2009) is the Year of the Rat. Let's learn more about this Animal Sign and get to know some composers/musicians who were born on the Year of the Rat.

How to Know If You're Born on the Year of the Rat

If you were born on 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996 and 2008.

The Traits and Characteristics of a Rat

Positive

  • Courageous
  • Intelligent
  • Resourceful
  • Imaginative
  • Lively
  • Friendly
  • Good leaders

    Negative
  • Can be secretive
  • Can be selfish at times
  • Sometimes takes on too many responsibilities and becomes stressed

The Signs Rats are Compatible With

Rats are said to be compatible with Dragons and Monkeys

Fields Where Rats Excel

Rats are said to be successful in many fields including entertainment, politics, engineering and law.

What's In Store for 2008?

Here is a great article that discusses what's in store for those who are born on the Year of the Rat. Other signs are also discussed.

Well-known Composers/Musicians Born on the Year of the Rat

1924

  • Sarah Vaughan
  • Chet Atkins
  • Bob Bain
  • Celia Cruz
  • Gogi Grant

    1936
  • Roger Miller
  • Buddy Holly
  • Roy Orbison
  • Glen Campbell
  • Engelbert Humperdinck
  • Steve Reich
  • Albert Ayler

    1948
  • James Taylor
  • John Carpenter
  • Brian Eno
  • Ozzy Osbourne
  • Alice Cooper
  • Olivia Newton-John
  • Andrew Lloyd Webber
  • Cat Stevens
  • Donna Summer
  • Kenny Loggins
  • Barbara Mandrell

    1960
  • Sarah Brightman
  • Bono
  • Amy Grant
  • Tony Hadley

    1972
  • Brad Paisley
  • Rob Thomas
  • Busta Rhymes
  • Geri Halliwell
  • Wyclef Jean

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