Born in 1996: the Rat
A Yang Fire Rat 🐀
Rats are sharp observers who spot an opportunity before anyone else and act on it. They are thrifty, sociable, and quick to solve a practical problem. As a Fire-element year, 1996 adds a dynamic, warm and a little restless streak to the usual Rat character.
The 1996 lunar year ran from February 19, 1996 to February 7, 1997. If you were born on or after February 19, 1996 you are a Rat; if you were born earlier in 1996, you belong to the previous year's sign, the Pig.
1996 at a glance
| Animal | 🐀 Rat (鼠) |
|---|---|
| Element | Fire |
| Polarity | Yang |
| Lucky numbers | 2, 3 |
| Lucky colors | blue, gold, green |
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