Chinese zodiac / Rat / 1936

Born in 1936? You're a Fire Rat.

The 1936 Fire Rat year ran from 24 January 1936 to 10 February 1937. If your birthday falls before 24 January 1936, you belong to the previous year's sign.

Animal
Rat
Element
Fire
Yin or yang
Yang

The Fire Rat

The Fire Rat is the boldest of the Rat years. People born in 1936 tend to be sharp, lively and decisive, seizing a chance while others are still weighing it, with a competitive streak and plenty of charm. They keep busy and keep their wits about them.

Fire years. Fire brings passion, warmth and drive. Fire signs are expressive, quick to act and often the energy that gets a group moving.

The Rat personality

  • Quick-witted
  • Resourceful
  • Adaptable

Rats notice opportunities before anyone else and are good at making a little go a long way. Charming in company, they like to keep a few plans in reserve.

Lucky numbers
2, 3
Lucky colours
BlueGoldGreen
Best matches
Ox, Dragon and Monkey
Trickier matches
Horse

Matches follow the traditional harmony and clash pairings of the Chinese zodiac. A full chart reading shows how your element and birth hour shape them. More about the sign on the Rat page.

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