Rat is an animal of the Chinese zodiac, yang, in the first trine, with years such as 2020, 2008. It is associated with intelligence, adaptability and charm.
The compass direction is the modern 8-point scheme; the Feng Shui 24-mountain system places several animals differently (Dragon SE, Monkey SW). The deities listed are a modern Western correspondence overlay on this Chinese system, not part of the tradition.
Correspondences
- Direction
- North
Sacred timing
- Season
- Winter
Practice
- Magical Uses
- ResourcefulnessAdaptabilityNew beginningsWealth
Nature and meaning
Details
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- Pig Pig is an animal of the Chinese zodiac, yin, in the fourth trine, with years such as 2031, 2019. It is associated with honesty, compassion and generosity.
- Ox Ox is an animal of the Chinese zodiac, yin, in the second trine, with years such as 2021, 2009. It is associated with strength, reliability and determination.
- Dog Dog is an animal of the Chinese zodiac, yang, in the third trine, with years such as 2030, 2018. It is associated with loyalty, honesty and protection.
- Tiger Tiger is an animal of the Chinese zodiac, yang, in the third trine, with years such as 2022, 2010. It is associated with courage, confidence and competition.
- Rooster Rooster is an animal of the Chinese zodiac, yin, in the second trine, with years such as 2029, 2017. It is associated with confidence, punctuality and observation.
- Rabbit Rabbit is an animal of the Chinese zodiac, yin, in the fourth trine, with years such as 2023, 2011. It is associated with elegance, compassion and sensitivity.
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