Chinese zodiac / 2008
Born in 2008? You're a Earth Rat.
The 2008 Earth Rat year ran from 7 February 2008 to 25 January 2009. If your birthday falls before 7 February 2008, 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 sharp mind with Earth's steadiness. People born in 2008 tend to be clever, careful and practical, thinking ahead before they act. They value security and are good at saving for later.
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
- 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.