What’s Your Chinese Love Sign?. Neil Somerville

An excellent match

      Rat and Snake

      General Relations

      The Rat and Snake like and respect each other and general relations between them are often good. The Rat has many interests, a lively repartee and a charm that the Snake finds irresistible. The Rat in turn admires the Snake’s calm, collected and thoughtful nature. They enjoy each other’s company and while their tastes may not always converge – the Rat is much more a partygoer and socializer than the Snake – these two signs always have time for each other.

      In business matters the Rat and Snake work well together. The Snake is the planner, organizer and adviser while the more action-orientated Rat sets plans into motion. The Snake also happily leaves the persuasive Rat to win over their customers but at the same time is a useful curb on some of the Rat’s more risky notions. Both are ambitlous, opportunist and materialistic.

      In Love and Marriage

      The attraction between these signs is strong. The Rat is captivated by the Snake’s quiet and seductive charm, while the Snake is drawn to the Rat’s warm, friendly and sensual nature. There is a powerful sexual chemistry between these two signs.

      The two signs have similar outlooks; both are opportunists and both go through life intent on making the best of their abilities and skills. Both enjoy the material comforts in life and each aims for a high level of security. They are imaginative, enjoy intelligent discussion and may share a fondness for literature and the arts. They make caring and attentive parents and happily devote much time and energy to the upbringing of any children they have.

      However, there are certain elements in their personalities that may cause problems. The Snake prefers to conduct his activities in a calm and measured way and may not always appreciate the Rat’s more aggressive and blustering style. Similarly, the Rat may sometimes feel restricted by the Snake’s possessive nature.

       A good match

      Rat and Horse

      General Relations

      The Rat and Horse are both outgoing signs and for a short time may find each other interesting company. However, their different temperaments may bring them into conflict and it is rare for the Rat and the Horse to become lasting friends. Both signs can be strong willed, opinionated and forthright in their views and this may lead to clashes between them. There is not much empathy between them and general relations between these two signs are poor.

      Problems also emerge when the Rat and Horse work together, each wants to take the lead and dominate. There is mistrust between them; the Horse comes to view the Rat as conniving and thrifty, while the Rat sees the Horse as impulsive, impatient and short-tempered. There is little agreement between them and their competitive and independent spirits get the better of them – not a happy or successful arrangement.

      In Love and Marriage

      Both the Rat and Horse are romantic and passionate and they may fall deeply in love with each other. The Horse is seduced by the Rat’s irresistable charm and the Rat by the Horse’s lively and engaging manner. In the early stages of their relationship they have much fun.

      However, relations between them quickly degenerate. Both the Rat and Horse are strong-willed and opinionated signs. Both are egoists and both want to dominate the relationship. The Rat is open and forthright in expressing his views and has little trouble in igniting the Horse’s short temper.

      Differing attitudes towards money may also cause problems. The thrifty Rat likes to keep a close control over the purse strings and views the Horse as a spendthrift and over-generous, while the Horse considers the Rat materialistic and tight-fisted.

       A turbulent relationship

      Rat and Goat

      General Relations

      Both the Rat and Goat know how to enjoy themselves and have a fondness for the good life. Together they enjoy wining, dining and leading an active social life. For the short to medium term the Rat and Goat can become good friends but each has traits which irritate the other and in time they may drift apart.

      The Rat and Goat do not work well together. The Rat is a supreme opportunist, constantly geared up for action and determined to make the most of his abilities. He is competitive and ambitious. The Goat, however, needs to feel inspired and encouraged by others. The Rat is a self-starter, the Goat needs to be prodded. In work they are best going their separate ways.

      In Love and Marriage

      The Rat and Goat are both friendly and sociable signs and are often attracted to each other. Both possess romantic and passionate natures and both exude a strong sex appeal.

      However, a relationship is hard to maintain and the longer-term prospects for a match between the Rat and Goat are decidedly bleak. As the intensity of their feelings begins to fade they begin to discover the gulf that exists between them.

      The Rat is hardworking, industrious and energetic, while the Goat sets about his activities in a more leisurely manner. The Rat is thrifty while the Goat is a spendthrift. The Rat can be forthright and candid in his views, while the Goat is sensitive, shrinks from arguments and takes the Rat’s criticisms very much to heart. The Rat has little time for the Goat’s artistic and sometimes whimsical nature, and in turn, the Goat may come to view the Rat as greedy, meddlesome and fussy.

       A difficult relationship

      Rat and Monkey

      General Relations

      With their lively and sociable natures, the Rat and Monkey get on well together. Each greatly admires the other and with their great sense of fun they relate well to each other. The Rat delights in the Monkey’s resourcefulness, wit and keen intellect while the Monkey enjoys the Rat’s charm, drive and ambition. They may become close and lasting friends.

      These two signs also work well together. Both are cunning, opportunist and determined to succeed; both recognize this drive and commitment in the other. However both the Rat and the Monkey can be crafty and they may be tempted to outwit the other; neither would succeed, as both are masters in the art of self-preservation. If they can both keep their attention firmly on their joint objectives, they could enjoy considerable success.

      In Love and Marriage

      The attraction between a Rat and Monkey is strong and in love and marriage they can find much happiness. With their many mutual interests and similar outlooks they are well matched and make a close and loving couple.

      Both are keen socializers and between them have many friends. They take great pleasure in entertaining at home. Rats and Monkeys like to live well and, with their money-making talents, most Rat-Monkey couples are financially secure.

      The Monkey appreciates the Rat for his loyalty, judgement, enthusiasm and skills as a homemaker. The Rat, in turn, delights in the Monkey’s lively nature, quick wit, resourcefulness and enterprise. Although the Rat is more home Orientated than the Monkey, together they devote much time and energy to their home and to any children they have. Also – as both have a good sense of humour – there is a strong element of fun in their relationship.

       An excellent match

      Rat and Rooster

      General Relations

      Although the Rat and Rooster are two sociable and outgoing signs they do not relate well to each other. The Rat dislikes the vanity and egoism of the Rooster, while the Rooster finds the Rat