Its all about RATS?!!

His physical background

? Rats as a kind of animal may inspire disgust and fear to many of us. On the contrary, people born under the Rat sign of Chinese astrology are generally noted for their physical attractiveness and charm; more often than not, their outward appearance constitutes one of their best assets in life.

? The Rat male has a relatively small head, with something that vaguely recalls the head of a rodent. Most noticeable are his high cheekbones, his elongated and somewhat hollow cheeks, his large ears and his pointed chin. One can hardly ever read this man's emotions or anger on his face which is always radiant with his extremely lively eyes and his ever-ready smile. Most Rat men wear an abundant mustache, which gives them an air of distinction and also of goodnaturedness.

? The Rat male moves with a great deal of grace owing to his slender body and agile bearing; he is naturally gifted for dancing, and it is generally a pleasure to see him walk. After a few years of overindulgence in food and drinks - a weakness he is always tempted to commit - he may tend to grow stout and take on a somewhat awkward gait; but if he shows moderation he can remain youthful a very long time and appear, at the age of sixty, to be no more than forty. His overall demeanor is rather effeminate.

? He is exceptionally clever with his hands. Many appreciate him as a resourceful conjurer, and his feats of legerdemain are another contribution to his popularity in society.

? This subject generally enjoys a good physical constitution and good health. There is nothing basically wrong; but his organism may be put out of sorts because one of his most probable faults is to live on an erratic diet. He is extremely greedy and does not always want to control his appetite. In order to prevent disastrous consequences, he must make it a rule to take his meals at regular intervals, never to overeat, and to consume only small quantities of meat, starch or sweet things. He must also give his preference to citrus fruits, honey, popped cereals, wheat germs and wheat-germ oil rich in vitamin E; these foods are definitely beneficial to him. Orange-blossom tea can equally help as he is essentially a nervous person and often suffers from insomnia.

? Among other health problems threatening the Rat male, mention must first be made of nervous breakdowns and stomach ulcers. Hating leisure and invariably wanting to overwork himself, he is reputed as a "high-pressure go-getter." One can easily find him among those afflicted with the so-called "holiday neurosis." If he is able to heed a bit of advice, he should realize that his nervous system is rather tenuous and can in no way bear constant ill treatment. He also has to keep a close watch over his blood pressure and entire cardiovascular system. Violent sports such as football, baseball and rugby are certainly not for him; but all sports requiring adroitness, among them table tennis, lawn tennis and fencing, can do him lots of good. In any case, he must remain attentive to his physiological needs, making place not only for work but also for play and sufficient sleep. Failing this, he is likely to be sooner or later relegated to his bed or, worse still, to a sanitarium. Moderation in everything should be his life motto.

? According to tradition, the Rat man faces the danger of lung cancer. In addition to this, his respiratory tract as a whole is weak and vulnerable; a congestion of the lungs or a persistent cough are apt to come and plague him at any time - and yet he is an inveterate chain smoker! One cannot but strongly advise him to reduce the number of his daily cigarettes or pipes and to practice golf or horse-riding, two open-air sports most favorable to a good oxygenation.

? The native is prone to treat his health problems by scorning or ignoring them. This is certainly an unwise attitude. Our body has its own requirements that could not indefinitely go unheeded without entailing more or less serious damage; on the other hand, as J.-J. Rousseau pointed out, "the weaker our body is, the more it commands; the stronger it is, the more it obeys."

His psychological makeup

? To the casual observer, the true Rat male is by no means easy to understand, his personality being a bundle of intricacies and flagrant contradictions.

? A fanatic partygoer and clubman, he is always welcome in social gatherings, of which he is generally the life and soul. Soft-spoken, courteous, tactful, keenly interested in what people have to say but at the same time never at a loss for words, he perfectly knows the art of making people feel at ease and inclining them to trust him with their secrets. His reputation as an excellent conversationalist is rarely belied. He also knows how to tell the most unpleasant truths without offending, thereby avoiding to antagonize those with whom he has to deal; his sugar-coated talk helps him get out of all delicate or embarrassing situations. On the infrequent occasions when he deliberately wants to catch his interlocutors off their guard, he has enough mental sharpness and glibness to do so; his ability to shock is unequaled. Whatever the subject under discussion, he is always able to come up with a clever answer or startling, though relevant, comment.

? Besides being popular and amusing, this man can be summarized as kind, honest, intelligent, meticulous, methodical, versatile, adaptable to different people, ideas, situations and environments. In sum, he may be anything you want except dull, lazy or devious.

? Surprisingly enough, the other side of the native's character shows us a completely different person - a diehard egoist who remorselessly gets rid of anyone he deems useless to him, an incurable opportunist more concerned with the way the wind blows than with principles and self-respect, and finally a snob constantly obsessed with climbing the social ladder and having all the status symbols of life. In the last analysis, it is interest - especially material interest - that is at the root of almost all his actions and reactions. The question he never ceases to ask himself, whether consciously or unconsciously, is, "What can I get out of it?" He values his relationships with others in terms of the material gains or honors they may be able to bring him - although he takes the utmost care to conceal his intentions. All his life he attempts to exploit those around him, even the closest members of his family circle, never hesitating to make them work for him in a way or another; to live as a parasite seems to be his ultimate aim. In order to carry out his scheme, he is well-groomed on all occasions, obsequious towards the rich and influential, calm and placid in public but nervous and restless in private. He gives a lot of promises but never wants to honor them to the detriment of his own comfort. He also entertains profusely - not without ulterior motives, of course - but never lends his money to anyone in need.

? The Rat male, understandably, can have a large number of acquaintances but very few true friends, if any. He always finds it extremely difficult to get into people's intimacy and enjoy human warmth. His "strictly businesslike" and high-strung disposition arouses suspicion and reserve instead of inspiring confidence. Even when he tries to be sincere and unselfish, which is a pretty rare eventuality, his air of profiteer can never be completely dispelled despite all his natural charm. As a consequence, he often suffers from frustration and loneliness whereas, due to his highly emotional nature, he desperately needs affection and attention. It is so hard for him to adopt a truly disinterested, let alone generous, attitude towards others that he generally condemns himself to isolation.

well known to all around him. (For this reason the year of the Rat is considered the year of saving.) Some may even take him for stingy as he makes money rather easily. You would be well advised never to ask him to participate in any charity work; it is only when it comes to entertainments or gastronomic pleasures that he does not pinch pennies.

? Jittery, this subject abhors routine of any description; to him, variety is the spice of life, and he spares no effort to preserve his liberty of choice, hopping from a job to another throughout his active years. Although sentimental, he is secretive, self-contained, preferring to keep his ideas and problems to himself. He tends to fuss about small matters and become unable to see the forest but for the trees. His judgments are as a rule superficial. And, above all, he often believes himself to be the victim of a lack of comprehension on the part of others.

His productive capacities

? Meticulous and maniacal, the Rat male can do well in all professions where it is necessary to count, verify, sort out, or simply to be dependable. He makes an excellent accountant, comptroller, inspector, librarian, archivist or druggist - provided he be allowed to work at his own pace. His insatiable curiosity often leads him into a research career. Methodical and conscientious, he is noted for his efficiency, but generally lacks imagination, inventiveness and the sense of adventure. This is quite understandable with an individual like this man whose main concern in life is to search for security, material as well as emotional.

? Although many-sided and adaptable to any kind of work, he is more intellectual than manual. And as far as possible he chooses jobs that allow him to be always on the move - as a journalist, travel agent or commercial representative, for instance.

? Given his charm and tactfulness, diplomacy is certainly a career in which this type has every chance to succeed brilliantly. On the other hand, he can, with a small dose of initiative, make a fortune as a salesman, advertiser or public relations agent; he is able to sell almost anything, having the cleverness to persuade with arguments which may in fact be meaningless. Shrewd in financial matters, he proves to be a resourceful banker. Politics may appeal to him; but he had better stay behind the scene and pull the strings instead of seeking the limelight: Only in this way can he expect to get real power without exposing himself to danger.

? We must also take into account his sensitiveness and good taste. Rat men are reputed for their literary talent. There are in the world plenty of notorious writers and poets born under this animal symbol - from Shakespeare to Tolstoy, from Li T'ai Po to Daniel Defoe, from Boileau to Jules Verne.

? If you are a Rat, do not hesitate to try your band at literature, even though initially you do not have the slightest idea about literary ground rules. Who knows if some day you can become famous owing to your innate gift for writing?

? Of all professional callings, business is unmistakably the realm in which Rat men are best at ease; those of them who make aggressive businessmen are legion. It is only in this career that they are really sure of themselves and can show all their worth. Their flair for good and profitable bargains is almost infallible, exactly as is that of pigs for truffles. They know precisely how to give themselves a maximum of chance and put all trump cards on their side at the right moment. Their gamble is formidable. These highly successful business executives are filled with fighting optimism no matter how gloomy a given juncture may appear. One would be well advised to appeal to those wizards for help in case a business goes awry; it would not take them long to cure all the ills and set the business going again. Owing to their inherent fear of want, they are also brilliant investors with a keen knack of foreseeing the bear or bull market.

? When the Rat male has gained enough self-confidence and some sense of altruism, through experience or self-education, he can make full use of his remarkable capacities to realize great and noble achievements in life. As a matter of fact, some Rat men are great benefactors of humanity and have their names written in gold on the pages of History

His love behaviour

? Stingy as he is, the Rat man is quite lavish when he loves. The women who have found their way to his heart can expect him to pay liberally for their jewels, dresses, furs, entertainment, travels to foreign countries and a myriad other whims. There is no secret to this generosity of his: Sentimentally insecure, he offers his women all he has, namely, money, with a view to keeping them. While he hardly ever loses his fortune in a bad business deal, he may lose it in an unfortunate love affair. Where matters of the heart are concerned, he usually forgoes his habitual perspicacity and lays himself open to exploitation by unscrupulous women who would not hesitate to fleece this willing victim.

? The Rat male has a definite preference for the gentle, docile and somewhat capricious type of women - those who show dependence and immaturity and who willingly look up at their man as a protector and provider. Not overly jealous, he may sometimes incite them to flirt with other men, but on the tacit condition that they recognize his superiority over his rivals. He himself enjoys some sexual diversity and is not likely to be faithful to only one woman at a time.

? People generally believe this subject to be a selfish lover, more concerned with his own pleasure than with the satisfaction of his partners. Nothing is further from the truth despite all appearances to the contrary. He is, in fact, keenly aware of the importance of reciprocity in sexual encounters and earnestly does ever thing in his power to achieve a complete fusion of bodies and souls. He is also an imaginative lover who refuses to settle down in routine, who values foreplay as much as the copulation act itself, and who pays due attention to the emotional aspect of sexual relationships. In other words, he is quite good in bed, sensual and considerate. However, it is important for him to take the lead, and his appetite is subject to fluctuations. His high-strung disposition and feeling of insecurity may sometimes cause him to be unable to switch off his worries and therefore prone to impotence.

? When the native gets married, he generally has the best intentions in the world. Determined to make a success of his marriage - not so much as a matter of ethical principle as of emotional security - he will provide his wife with all she needs and devote himself to the education of his children. His probable infidelities will be a well-kept secret since he is never prepared to accept divorce and start a new life with another female.

? Any woman involved with a married Rat man would be well advised to respect his desire for secrecy. He will not hesitate to put an end to their relationship as soon as there is a risk it may come to light. Confronted with a choice between his legitimate wife and another bird, he will undoubtedly choose the former without thinking twice, no matter how much heartwrenching his step may entail.

? Despite their fear of loneliness, an important number of Rat men prefer to remain single all their lives. The situation is by no means a mere coincidence and can be accounted for by their dread of being left out or betrayed. It seems to them less painful to bear solitude than the consequences of a marital failure. And, for the same reason, some of these men resort to homosexuality.

Forget about homosexual things.. but the rest are at least 60% true with me?!

Note to myself and DY

his sugar-coated talk helps him get out of all delicate or embarrassing situations.


lol

I am sure of it...

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hi Qbone, i would like to read about the female rat. can u please give me the website address? thanks.

Posted by deuxantares
hi Qbone, i would like to read about the female rat. can u please give me the website address? thanks.

Yes that would be very nice, I am a Virgo, Rat female.

Where did you get all this information on the Rat. I must say, some things are very interesting, but others I have never heard of before. I will read your post carefully. I am a water rat born in 1912. Yes I am very old. Thank You for your post. Good Luck and Good Living.

Hey what are rats like? or saggitarriouses cause im wondering and people tell me all the goo stuff about the match and nightwish and triple pisces so im asking cat-pisces year and rat- sagitarious sign what are men like an are they ifferent—??