2008 Rat Year Fortune

This year's element: 戊子 (Earth)

Rat

75

Rat and Rat share the same element, giving this pairing an easy, familiar rhythm.

Ox

88

Ox's energy tends to restrain Rat in the controlling cycle, so this pairing needs conscious balance. On top of that, Rat and Ox form a "six harmony" (yukhap) pair, traditionally one of the most favorable bonds, so the connection feels natural.

Tiger

90

Rat feeds and strengthens Tiger in the generating cycle, making this a mutually nurturing match.

Rabbit

90

Rat feeds and strengthens Rabbit in the generating cycle, making this a mutually nurturing match.

Dragon

52

Dragon's energy tends to restrain Rat in the controlling cycle, so this pairing needs conscious balance. Rat and Dragon also belong to the same "triple harmony" group, which tends to make teamwork easier.

Snake

45

Rat's energy tends to restrain Snake in the controlling cycle, creating tension but also useful friction.

Horse

25

Rat's energy tends to restrain Horse in the controlling cycle, creating tension but also useful friction. Still, Rat and Horse sit directly opposite each other (a "clash", or chung), so pause before reacting when opinions differ.

Goat

40

Goat's energy tends to restrain Rat in the controlling cycle, so this pairing needs conscious balance.

Monkey

95

Monkey feeds and strengthens Rat in the generating cycle, making this a supportive, comfortable match. Rat and Monkey also belong to the same "triple harmony" group, which tends to make teamwork easier.

Rooster

85

Rooster feeds and strengthens Rat in the generating cycle, making this a supportive, comfortable match.

Dog

40

Dog's energy tends to restrain Rat in the controlling cycle, so this pairing needs conscious balance.

Pig

75

Rat and Pig share the same element, giving this pairing an easy, familiar rhythm.