The Year of the Rat, 2008, in the Hsia calendar, is symbolized by two elements – with earth sitting on top of water. According to the cycle of birth and destruction, which governs the inter-relationship between the elements, earth is the conqueror of water. Therefore, earth sitting on water is a symbol of control.

• Zodiac Location 1st
• Ruling hours 11pm-1am
• Direction North
• Season and month Winter, December
• Lunar Month Dates December 7-January 5
• Gemstone Garnet
• Colours Black, red, white
• Positive Traits
  Meticulous, intelligent, shrewd, charismatic, charming, ambitious, practical, industrious, eloquent, artistic
• Negative Traits
  Controlling, obstinate, venal, resentful, manipulative, mendacious, vindictive, power-driven, critical

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