The Metal Rat in Chinese Astrology

The Rat is the first animal sign of the Chinese zodiac calendar and unlike its counterpart in western culture, here it symbolizes positive qualities like wit, popularity and resourcefulness. However different elements highlight certain aspects of the Rat and since metal is associated with strength and tenacity, these traits are further accentuated in the Metal Rat.

Chinese astrologers believe that the essential Rat nature undergoes very little change under the influence of the Metal element. What is most noticeable about this Rat though is that it becomes even more tenacious and its survival instincts get a keener edge when tempered by Metal. The Metal Rat is more ambitious than others, though it may not make a big hue and cry about it. But inside, they are highly focused on their personal goals and care little how they attain them. In other words, metal rats are strong-willed individuals who are determined to get what they want, regardless of the cost. The element Metal thus sharpens the natural resourcefulness of the rat until it is glints with purpose and ingenuity just like a razor like edge of a rapier.

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Yet another consequence of the element Metal is to make the Rat even more energetic than usual. Such a person is adept at doing a number of things at the same time and their high levels of energy help them to do so. Multi-tasking is in fact one of the Rat’s characteristic traits which in turn contributes both to their professional and social success.

At its basic level, the Rat is a sociable and popular being, well-liked by his/her friends and acquaintances. Their innate enthusiasm and zest for living are extremely infectious and in a romantic relationship the Rat’s companion will discover entirely new facets of the world to which he/she may have never been exposed earlier. The element Metal though makes the Rat a much more intense being, as far as emotions are concerned. Thus the Rat is likely to come off as a highly passionate lover and sweep away the object of interest with a single-minded courtship.

The chief problem area for the Metal Rat is that the element lends a high deal of obstinacy to the sign. Thus even though this Rat can pursue his/her interests with intense focus, at the same time even if on self-destructive path, the rat is extremely unlikely to let better sense prevail. His/her intrinsic tenacity helps this rat to attain most ends but when sharpened by the metallic element, it may verge on the blindly obstinate.

Likewise, the Metal Rat is also likely to be intensively emotional. He/she can be stirred to depths of negative feelings like jealousy and rage when they suspect opposition to their views or straying on the part of a romantic interest. Even when there is no apparent cause, the behavior of the Metal Rat can border on extreme and eventually prove distasteful to a partner. In all these ways, an excessive intensity can make relationships problematic as well as life less than pleasant for the Metal Rat.