This Rat has exceptional taste and knows how to be thankful for the finer things in life. Their home is relaxed and nicely decorated and they like to entertain and mix in stylish groups. They have substantial financial insight and are very good at investing their money.

On the surface the Metal Rat appears positive and confident, but deep down they can be troubled by worries that are quite often of their own making. They are outstandingly faithful to their friends and family and are incredibly easy to bond with which can help the Metal Rat form very close relationships with friends, family and colleagues.

The Rat is an intelligent, observant and popular person who loves to attend parties and social gatherings. People tend to feel relaxed in the presence of a Rat, as they make friends with the greatest of ease and are able to keep a conversation at a high point. People often feel happy to take a Rat’s advice and see their opinions as constructive.

The Rat is a very hard worker and will always use their ability, imagination and quick thinking to their advantage in the workplace. There are times when a Rat may lack confidence. This can affect how they put their ideas across in the workplace and this could possibly stop them from receiving the recognition they deserve.

Many Rats have made excellent journalists and writers. They also excel at personnel or public relations work and any other job that involves being around people and the media. This is due to the fact that a Rat’s skills are appreciated in times of crisis. The Rat is an extremely resourceful character; able to draw upon amazing powers that get them through the worst possible situations.

The Rat will always want to be around a busy environment where there is a lot of action. If they ever find themselves in a restrictive environment they can become a perfectionist for regulation and everyday routine.

The Rat is an entrepreneur and will constantly be on the lookout for ways in which he/she can improve his/her lifestyle and wealth and will hardly ever let an opportunity pass by. Another attribute of the Rat is their attitude to money; the Rat is very thrifty and to some he/she may even appear mean. The reason for this is because they like to keep their money within their family.

The Rat is generally very generous to their partner, children, relatives and close friends. The Rat often finds it hard to deprive themselves of any luxury object they desire so they can often be generous to themselves too.

The Rat hates waste and is rarely ever prepared to part with old rubbish around the home; this can result in clutter around the home.The Rat can be very greedy and will rarely refuse an invitation to a free event. Rats are generally great communicators although they can sometimes be tactless and  critical of others to their face; but if you want an honest unbiased opinion then the Rat is perfect for this.  If you are a Rat, never fear,  as people will be prepared to forgive your tactlessness,  due to your bright and alluring mannerisms.

Throughout their long and exciting life, the Rat will make many friends and will find that they are especially suited to other Rats and Ox’s, Dragons and Monkeys. They also get on well with Tigers, Snakes, Roosters, Dogs and Pigs. The sensitive Rabbit and Goat however, may find the Rat a little too critical and blunt for their liking.

The Horse and Rat will also find it difficult to get along. The Rat craves security and will find the Horse’s unpredictable moods and rather independent nature a little upsetting.

The Rat is very family orientated and will do anything to please those closest to them.

They are exceptionally loyal to their parents and can be a very caring and loyal parent themselves.

Famous Rats:

Louis Armstrong
Hugh Grant
Jonathon Ross
Ozzy Osbourne
Samuel L Jackson
Sir Terry Pratchett
Buddy Holly
Avril Lavigne
George Washington
Gary Lineker
Eminem
George Bush
Lewis Hamilton
Ben Affleck
The Duke of York
Shakespeare
Jude Law
Geri Halliwell
The Prince of Wales