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The Year Of The Rat, Originally uploaded by: diwong
The “Rat” is the first sign of the Chinese zodiac.
Legend has it that the Jade Emperor invited the animals for a party. The first 12 to arrive was the Rat, followed by the Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and lastly, the Pig. All the animals were named after the 12-year cycle that governs Chinese life thereafter.
Various versions of the Rat’s story are particularly revealing about his character.
One version has it that, towards the end of the journey, the animals had to cross a celestial river, and the Rat asked the Ox to ferry him across. When they arrived on the other side, the Rat jumped down off the Ox’s head and that’s how gained first spot in the order of the Chinese zodiac.
Those born in the “Year of the Rat” are clever, ambitious, creative, hard-working, fastidious, charming and sociable, but can be a bit stingy when it comes to sharing their wealth or possessions.
Rats are compatible with Dragons, Monkeys and Oxen, but should avoid Horses at all costs.
In the “Year of the Rat”, we can expect 12 months of plentiful opportunities and prospects not to mention being relatively free of turbulence, (which is great to know especially if you’re planning on making some long-term investments, starting new projects, or keeping the home fires burning brightly).
It’s also a rather fine time to socialise and grab a sumptuous meal or two with friends and family!
Thru the lens dedicated to all things “rat” — be it “rat cheese”, “ratafia”, or “ratatouille”, intertestingly informative.
And as for the Dogs? This year is not all bad.
Dogs may be ‘barking’ as unpleasantly as they wish, but no matter how fiercely you yap, you won’t get much further than the bottom of their garden. So the Rats doesn’t give a damn to what you care about. Dogs may not feel that they are making much progress. But at least you are learning and maintaining the status quo.
Kung Hei Fat Choi!
The fireworks are about to begin in the Chinese world.
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Fireworks starts Friday evening, I heard it will the grandest display for the first time in HK. The high point of Chinese New Year fireworks is the IFC building and I think it will be very very loud, which is more exciting.
Must be very noisy at this time of the year in HK.
Not so great year for you, but remember that Chinese astrology is to be informed of what MAY come, therefore you can make it even better. Gung Hay Fat Choy, Happy Chinese New Year…May Prosperity Be With You K.
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Ginger, what I’m noticing now is that people on the first day gathered around SHOPPING MALLS, others went to watch a movie, wearing their NEW SHOES and clothes. Whereas, myself I retreated home earlier after work because I was so sleepy. I woke up, bought a lunch box (PAD THAI noodles, want some?) and here I am… I am total snub to any kind of holidays really.
to whatever meanings these animals may bring, hope and prayer are still the best armor.. o bigla akong naging religious ah lol. ingat na lang sa mga daga K! mahirap na.
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Dimaks, kaya nga eh, dibale I’m sure I’m safe and warm enough to be in my flat to watching RATATOULLI movie on my DVD player.
ah rats! the original archenemy of horses…
hmmm… I wonder what’s in store for me this year?
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