Chinese zodiac / Rat / 1948
Born in 1948? You're a Earth Rat.
The 1948 Earth Rat year ran from 10 February 1948 to 28 January 1949. If your birthday falls before 10 February 1948, you belong to the previous year's sign.
- Animal
- Rat
- Element
- Earth
- Yin or yang
- Yang
The Earth Rat
The Earth Rat combines the Rat's quick mind with Earth's caution and good sense. People born in 1948 tend to be resourceful, realistic and careful with what they have, planning well ahead and seldom caught out. They value stability and are generous with practical help.
Earth years. Earth brings stability, patience and common sense. Earth signs are dependable, practical and good at turning plans into something solid.
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
- 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.