Year of the Rat: Fortunes of the Metal, Water, Wood, Fire and Earth Rats


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2020 is the Year of the Metal Rat. The Rat ranks first in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. The years of the Rat are: 1912,1924,1936,1948,1960,1972,1984,1996,2008 and 2020.

This year, the Rat in general will have average to bad luck, according to feng shui master Yap Boh Chu. He advises the Rat to be careful about health and work. The Rat should also steer clear of risky investments and unnecessary travel.

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