What’s Your Chinese Love Sign?. Neil Somerville

and greedy natures, then a working relationship between them goes well.

      In Love and Marriage

      The attraction between two Rats is strong. Both are romantic and passionate and they have a good understanding of each other. Both delight in socializing, entertaining and travelling and may have a fondness for literature and the arts.

      They place much value on their home life and, if they have children, make caring and protective parents. Rats value their family bonds and the Rat family is likely to be close knit. Although Rats can be indulgent, a Rat couple handles financial matters well and enjoy a good standard of living.

      A Rat couple can find much happiness together but they would do well to maintain some separate interests rather than insist on complete togetherness. Also Rats can be forthright and highly critical and this may sometimes lead to acrimonious exchanges. However, as a couple they strive to overcome problems and make a devoted pair.

       A good match

      Rat and Ox

      General Relations

      Although the Rat and Ox have very different personalities -the Rat being far more outgoing then the Ox – these two signs get on well together. They trust and respect each other and can become firm friends. The Rat particularly appreciates the Ox’s confident and steadfast nature, while the Ox delights in the vivacity and charm of the Rat. General relations between the Rat and Ox are often excellent.

      The Rat and Ox also work well together. The Rat is the master of PR and customer relations while the Ox provides method, order and consistency. They recognize and capitalize on each other’s strengths and there is a great deal of trust and respect between them. Together they can build up an excellent working relationship.

      In Love and Marriage

      There is a strong attraction between the Rat and the Ox and, in love and marriage, they can find much happiness. The character differences that exist between them often prove complementary and each loves and admires the other dearly.

      The Rat is the more outgoing of the two and the Ox gains from the Rat’s vivacity, love of life and sociable nature. Under the Rat’s influence the Ox may become more outgoing and more at ease in his relations with others. Similarly, the Rat admires the Ox’s loyalty, strength of character and ambition. The Rat feels reassured by having such a resolute and reliable partner. Both attach much importance to their home and, if they have children, make caring and conscientious parents.

      The Rat and the Ox also seek stability and security in their lives and with the Rat’s thrift and the Ox’s careful nature, most Rat-Ox couples are materially well off.

       An excellent match

      Rat and Tiger

      General Relations

      The Rat and Tiger are two lively and outgoing signs and they generally get on well together. Both are keen socializers and, with their wide interests, they invariably have interests they can share. The Tiger is very much taken with the Rat’s charm and personable manner while the Rat enjoys the Tiger’s vibrant, enthusiastic and confident personality.

      When the Rat and Tiger work together each is quick to appreciate the strengths of the other. The Rat values the Tiger’s enterprise and enthusiasm, while the Tiger recognizes the Rat’s resourcefulness and ability to spot opportunities. Both are ambitious and both are capable of devising many wonderful and innovative ideas.

      In Love and Marriage

      The Rat and the Tiger are often attracted to each other. Both have lively and sociable natures and they enjoy each other’s company. They are also both highly passionate signs and the physical attraction between them is strong.

      The Tiger delights in the Rat’s charming and sociable manner as well as appreciating his skills as a homemaker. The Rat, in turn, finds reassurance in the Tiger’s confident and ebullient manner.

      However, their different attitudes to money may cause problems. The Tiger tends to be generous in his spending while the Rat is more thrifty. In addition, the Rat feels unsettled by the Tiger’s restless nature and he must accept that the Tiger needs a degree of independence. Both are frank in expressing their views and this may give rise to some heated exchanges.

      Their relationship may not always be harmonious, but there is much love and passion between them.

       A reasonably good match

      Rat and Rabbit

      General Relations

      Although the Rat and the Rabbit are both sociable signs neither cares much for the other. The Rabbit, who has a calm and tranquil manner, feels ill at ease with the active and energetic Rat, while the Rat considers the Rabbit reserved and over-sensitive. They may delight in a once-in-a-while conversation but rarely do the two signs become close friends.

      When the Rat and Rabbit work together, however, their different skills may prove complementary. The Rabbit appreciates the Rat’s skills at seeking out opportunities as well as his outgoing and action-oriented character. The Rat values the Rabbit’s organizational and commercial skills and shrewd judgement. Nevertheless, due to their different peronalities, they may not always feel completely at ease working together.

      In Love and Marriage

      The Rat and the Rabbit are two passionate and sensual signs and there may be a strong physical attraction between them. Both are charming and sociable, are homelovers and enjoy literature and the arts. The early stages of their relationship may bring much happiness, but the longer they know each other, the more difficult their relationship may become. Their temperaments are ill suited and, in love and marriage, a match between them may prove challenging.

      The Rat is an active and energetic sign and tends to involve himself in a multitude of activities and interests. The Rabbit, however, seeks a much quieter and more settled lifestyle. The Rat may find the cautious nature of the Rabbit a restrictive influence while the Rabbit may find him brash and overbearing.

       A difficult match

      Rat and Dragon

      General Relations

      The Rat and the Dragon get on extremely well together. They are both lively, outgoing and sociable signs and they enjoy each other’s company. They have many interests in common and there is a great deal of trust and understanding between them. The Rat and Dragon may often become close and lifelong friends.

      When the Rat and Dragon work together they can enjoy considerable success. Both are ambitious, entertaining and work hard, and each values the skills of the other. The Dragon, in particular, appreciates the Rat’s ability to seek out new opportunities and his skills at PR, while the Rat values the Dragon’s resolute and confident manner. They trust and support each other and in business make a formidable and successful team.

      In Love and Marriage

      This is a splendid match and in love and marriage the Rat and Dragon can find much happiness.

      The Rat greatly admires the confident, determined and honourable nature of the Dragon and finds the Dragon lively and enjoyable company. Similarly, the Dragon loves the charm and sociable nature of the Rat as well as appreciating the Rat’s resourcefulness and versatility.

      They love each other dearly and, as both have passionate and sensual natures, the physical attraction between them is strong – together the Rat and Dragon have much fun. Both are also keen socializers and take great pleasure in entertaining and travel. They value their home life and, if they have children, make caring and attentive parents.