The rat is industrious and thrifty even to the point of stinginess at times, but rats like to spend money on themselves. The opposite sex finds them attractive, and in love, the Rat becomes the soul of generosity.
Rats are generally rather timid, but they also easily become angry and are quick to take revenge.
They are basically open and honest, but they do love to gossip. Rats are opportunists who are quick to sieze the advantage in any situation. Rats are especially compatible with those born in the years of the Ox, Dragon, Snake, and Monkey. They may find themselves at loggerheads with one born in the year of the Horse.