Chinese astrology has been practised for thousands of years. However, it is only recently that we in the West have been able to appreciate the wonders of this ancient art.
In Chinese astrology there are 12 different signs. Each sign is named after an animal and each animal sign rules a year. Those born in that year inherit some of the characteristics of the animal.
To avoid the thorny problem of how to refer to the signs I have opted to use the masculine gender, but unless otherwise stated ‘he’ covers both the male and female of the sign.
I believe that the 12 Chinese signs can teach us much about ourselves and our relations with those around us. By understanding strengths and possible pitfalls, relationships can often be better understood and improved. I hope that you will find Chinese Love Signs informative and enjoyable reading.
Key characteristics:
Charming, sociable, resourceful, quick-witted, ambitious, crafty.
In love:
Romantic, attentive, affectionate – and hard to resist.
The rat may not be considered the most endearing of creatures, but it is resourceful, intelligent and alert. As are those born under the first of the Chinese signs.
Governed by charm, he has a friendly, sociable manner and a good understanding of human nature. The Rat knows how to put others at ease and is invariably popular. A keen socializer, he enjoys attending parties and functions and has a good appreciation for the finer things in life. He can also be crafty, manipulative and driven by ambition. He likes to keep himself continually busy and one of his main aims in life is to improve upon his present situation.
The Rat is a private individual and will not allow others to pry to closely into his own concerns. He likes to retain a certain independence in his actions. The Rat is a survivor and even when events go against him, he will often be the first to pick up the pieces and look for new challenges.
Being sociable, the Rat values relations with others and makes friends easily. He is supportive to his partner and will try to establish a close-knit family. He tends to have a large family and makes a loving and caring parent. With his wide interests and fertile imagination he will encourage his children but will also be a good disciplinarian.
The female Rat has a lively and outgoing manner, but no matter how successful or busy she might be, her family always comes first. The male Rat is confident and suave. But behind his personable air lurks a sharp mind.
The Rat is the first sign in the Chinese zodiac and, with his charm and outgoing manner, he is invariably popular and well-respected.
Famous Rats:
Colin Firth, Hugh Grant, Prince Harry, Samuel L. Jackson, Katy Perry, William Shakespeare, Prince of Wales.
Rat and Rat
General Relations
The Rat delights in the company of others and when it is another lively and sociable Rat, the two can have much fun together. Between them they have many interests they can share and, as both enjoy conversation, they may wile away many a happy hour locked in intense discussion.
When two Rats work together their combined skills can bring them considerable success. Both are enterprising and opportunistic, and both are keen to make the most out of their skills. Rats sometimes spread their energies too widely and become involved in more activites than they can