The Chinese New Year is the third New Moon after the Winter Solstice. The New Moon in Aquarius on February 7 will usher in the Chinese Year of the Rat, and year 4705 of the Chinese calendar. Generally, in a Rat Year there will be an emphasis on regeneration and renewal. It's a time of beginnings - to start projects, put new plans into action, lay foundations, get married, buy a house, or start a family. But careful planning is required - rewards will come in due time.  

       To find out what the Year of the Rat could have in store for you, first find your birthday in the chart below, and then click on your Chinese Zodiac Animal Sign.

Year From – To Chinese Sign
1925 Jan. 24, 1925 – Feb. 12, 1926 Ox
1926 Feb. 13, 1926 – Feb. 1, 1927 Tiger
1927 Feb. 2, 1927 – Jan. 22, 1928 Rabbit
1928 Jan. 23, 1928 - Feb. 9, 1929 Dragon
1929 Feb. 10, 1929 - Jan. 29, 1930 Snake
1930 Jan. 30, 1930 - Feb. 17, 1931 Horse
1931 Feb. 18, 1931 - Feb. 6, 1932 Sheep
1932 Feb. 7, 1932 - Jan. 25, 1933 Monkey
1933 Jan. 26, 1933 - Feb. 13, 1934 Rooster
1934 Feb. 14, 1934 - Feb. 3, 1935 Dog
1935 Feb. 4, 1935 - Jan. 23, 1936 Pig
1936 Jan. 24, 1936 - Feb. 10, 1937 Rat
1937 Feb. 11, 1937 - Jan. 31, 1938 Ox
1938 Feb. 1, 1938 - Feb. 18, 1939 Tiger
1939 Feb. 19, 1939 - Feb. 7, 1940 Rabbit
1940 Feb. 8, 1940 - Jan. 26, 1941 Dragon
1941 Jan. 27, 1941 - Feb. 14, 1942 Snake
1942 Feb. 15, 1942 - Feb. 4, 1943 Horse
1943 Feb. 5, 1943 - Jan. 25, 1944 Sheep
1944 Jan. 26, 1944 - Feb. 12, 1945 Monkey
1945 Feb. 13, 1945 – Feb. 1, 1946 Rooster
1946 Feb. 2, 1946 – Jan. 21, 1947 Dog
1947 Jan. 22, 1947 – Feb. 9, 1948 Pig
1948 Feb. 10, 1948 – Jan. 28, 1949 Rat
1949 Jan. 29, 1949 – Feb. 16, 1950 Ox
1950 Feb. 17, 1950 – Feb. 5, 1951 Tiger
1951 Feb. 6, 1951 – Jan. 26, 1952 Rabbit
1952 Jan. 27, 1952 – Feb. 13, 1953 Dragon
1953 Feb. 14, 1953 – Feb. 3, 1954 Snake
1954 Feb. 4, 1954 – Jan. 23, 1955 Horse
1955 Jan. 24, 1955 – Feb. 11, 1956 Sheep
1956 Feb. 12, 1956 – Jan. 30, 1957 Monkey
1957 Jan. 31, 1957 – Feb. 18, 1958 Rooster
1958 Feb. 19, 1958 – Feb. 7, 1959 Dog
1959 Feb. 8, 1959 – Jan. 27, 1960 Pig
1960 Jan. 28, 1960 – Feb. 14, 1961 Rat
1961 Feb. 15, 1961 – Feb. 4, 1962 Ox
1962 Feb. 5, 1962 – Jan. 25, 1963 Tiger
1963 Jan. 26, 1963 – Feb. 13, 1964 Rabbit
1964 Feb. 14, 1964 – Feb. 1, 1965 Dragon
1965 Feb. 2, 1965 – Jan. 21, 1966 Snake
1966 Jan. 22, 1966 – Feb. 8, 1967 Horse
1967 Feb. 9, 1967 – Jan. 29, 1968 Sheep
1968 Jan. 30, 1968 – Feb. 16, 1969 Monkey
1969 Feb. 17, 1969 – Feb. 5, 1970 Rooster
1970 Feb. 6, 1970 – Jan. 26, 1971 Dog
1971 Jan. 27, 1971 – Feb. 14, 1972 Pig
1972 Feb. 15, 1972 – Feb. 2, 1973 Rat
1973 Feb. 3, 1973 – Jan. 22, 1974 Ox
1974 Jan. 23, 1974 – Feb. 10, 1975 Tiger
1975 Feb. 11, 1975 – Jan. 30, 1976 Rabbit
1976 Jan. 31, 1976 – Feb. 17, 1977 Dragon
1977 Feb. 18, 1977 – Feb. 7, 1978 Snake
1978 Feb. 8, 1978 – Jan. 27, 1979 Horse
1979 Jan. 28, 1979 – Feb. 15, 1980 Sheep
1980 Feb. 16, 1980 – Feb. 4, 1981 Monkey
1981 Feb. 5, 1981 – Jan. 24, 1982 Rooster
1982 Jan. 25, 1982 – Feb. 12, 1983 Dog
1983 Feb. 13, 1983 – Feb. 1, 1984 Pig
1984 Feb. 2, 1984 – Jan. 20, 1985 Rat
1985 Jan. 21, 1985 – Feb. 8, 1986 Ox
1986 Feb. 9, 1986 – Jan. 29, 1987 Tiger
1987 Jan. 30, 1987 – Feb. 17, 1988 Rabbit
1988 Feb. 18, 1988 – Feb. 5, 1989 Dragon
1989 Feb. 6, 1989 – Jan. 26, 1990 Snake
1990 Jan. 27, 1990 – Feb. 14, 1991 Horse
1991 Feb. 15, 1991 – Feb. 3, 1992 Sheep
1992 Feb. 4, 1992 – Jan. 22, 1993 Monkey
1993 Jan. 23, 1993 – Feb. 10, 1994 Rooster
1994 Feb. 11, 1994 – Jan. 30, 1995 Dog
1995 Jan. 31, 1995 – Feb. 18, 1996 Pig
1996 Feb. 19, 1996 – Feb. 7, 1997 Rat
1997 Feb. 8, 1997 – Jan. 27, 1998 Ox
1998 Jan. 28, 1998 – Feb. 15, 1999 Tiger
1999 Feb. 16, 1999 – Feb. 5, 2000 Rabbit
2000 Feb. 6, 2000 – Jan. 24, 2001 Dragon




2008 will be a busy year and you can look forward to getting ahead. A new job or promotion may be in the works. But there will also be opportunities to expand your financial prospects and your social networks. Don't forget to get out and have some fun. A new friendship could blossom into something long-term.

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In 2008, you could find your luck all on one side. In business and financial matters, the Year of the Rat could be very good for you. You could reap the rewards of your previous efforts. But in matters of the heart, things may not be quite as successful. You'll need to work on that aspect of your life.

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You may find yourself caught up in a busy pace, but just be sure not to take any risks or overstretch yourself or your resources. You need to be a little conservative where finances are concerned. But your social and emotional life should be successful if you remember moderation in all things.

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The busy pace of a Rat year may be a bit too much for the calmer Rabbit. Don't be so consumed with seeking perfection - your happiness will lie in establishing harmony in your work and home life. It may feel like an uphill struggle at times, but you can make progress through positive changes.

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As a Dragon, you'll enjoy the fast pace of the Year of the Rat. With your inventive nature, put some of those bright ideas to work. Your energy will be high, but you'll still need patience to put your plans into effect. And it looks like the course of love of runs smoothly for you.

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There'll be a lot of opportunities for you this year. Your ability to take action and make the right decisions will lead you to success, especially in a new venture or your career. If you learn to "unwind" emotionally, you can achieve happiness in your relationships. Just curb a tendency to overspend.

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While normally you may pay more attention to what your heart says, in the Year of the Rat, you need to pay more attention to your head for the best advice. Be sure to take care of yourself physically, with healthy habits. For you, it's more of a time for establishing a foundation than striking out in new directions. 

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You could make steady progress in 2008. Advance your knowledge through study or travel, and it could lead to new opportunities. Meeting new people this year could also benefit you both financially and personally. Be sure to seek out the advice of family and trusted friends or experts before making hasty decisions regarding finances or career.

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2008 will bring luck to the Monkey. It's a good time to expand your ideas and promote ambitions and projects that are meaningful for you. You'll have the opportunity to succeed - you'll just need to make the most of it. Take your time to make the right decision - both personally and professionally.

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The Year of the Rat could prove challenging. Your energy will be high, but you'll have to avoid stress. Keep a positive attitude and be sure to pace yourself. Make a plan for your time and money and stick to it. Think before you react, to help nip problems in the bud. You can lay a foundation for better times ahead.

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You can make a lot of progress in the Year of the Rat. You can advance yourself if you're willing to step into the limelight a bit more and promote yourself and your skills. Keep your focus. But don't be afraid to try something different or go in a new direction.

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There will be a lot of energy and excitement in the Year of the Rat, maybe a little more than you're comfortable with. You can make progress by keeping to a steady pace and conserving your strength. You don't need to push yourself so hard. Your personal and social life could be rosy.


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