A new Chinese year begins, and this time it will be much more special than others. It is the beginning of a new decade and, in addition, it also gives way to a new Chinese wheel. The Year of the Metal Rat (this is how 2020 will be called) marks the beginning of new energies, leaving behind a stage of negative energies.
It is true that you will have to face changes, challenges and obstacles, but each sign will have its own abilities to overcome them. Do you want to know what is in store for you and how you will face the coming months? Do not miss the real predictions of the Chinese horoscope 2020. Let’s go there!
When does the Year of the Metal Rat start and how long does it last?
- The Chinese New Year begins about a month after the Western New Year because the Chinese calendar is lunar and it is the first new moon (between the end of January and the beginning of February) that determines the date.
- This time, it starts on January 25, 2020 and ends on February 12 of the next year, that is, 2021. It will be called the Year of the Metal Rat because it will be this animal that imposes its energy above the rest.
- As you know, each year is defined by one of the twelve animals of the Chinese horoscope (rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig) which are always accompanied by the ‘Wu Xing ‘ or Theory of the Five Elements (metal, wood, water, fire and earth).
- 2020 will mark the end of a cycle, it will put an end to the rotation of the 12 signs and the 5 elements. This means that it is time to look back and take stock of what has been experienced in the last 11 years and start the new wheel by setting clear goals for the next 11.
Characteristics of the Metal Rat
- According to the Chinese horoscope, people born in this year corresponding to the Metal Rat will develop intelligence, charisma and cunning as qualities. They will be people who can enjoy a very generous personality.
- The Metal Rat is a persevering animal, everything that is proposed ends up getting it in one way or another. She is brilliant and very creative, especially in those situations that require finding quick solutions to complex problems. On the other hand, metal rats have a hard time accepting their mistakes and learning from them.
- They do not like loneliness and can become very jealous and domineering, especially when it comes to love affairs.
- They are optimistic and always strive to look for the positive in sad or stressful situations, but when they are in a bad mood they can develop a very bad temper.
- Regarding the economic issue, the Metal Rat is tremendously thrifty and, at times, a bit stingy. You have a hard time lending money to others and when you do, you demand it back quickly.
- Another defect that we could associate with the Metal Rat is that it tends to fall easily into gossip and criticism.
General predictions for the Year of the Metal Rat according to the Chinese horoscope 2020
- According to several astrology experts, the Year of the Metal Rat will stand out for decision-making. All signs will have to take them at one time or another. Of course, all of them must carefully measure the consequences of their actions before taking a step forward. This will be the only way to increase the chances of success.
- It will also be an ideal year to solve problems as long as they are your own problems and not someone else’s. Do not think about getting into the lives of others or you could end up very badly.
- The fact that this Chinese New Year 2020 is dominated by the element of metal means that it will be a period of great bonanza. Metal, in Chinese culture, attracts Yang energy and is associated with harvests, so whoever has invested in a relevant project in previous years will finally be able to reap the rewards and enjoy well-deserved economic stability. It will also be a good time to earn money easily.
- Be careful with fights. Patience, generosity, independence and education will be your best weapons to attract good luck into your life.
- Do not forget that the Year of the Metal Rat is associated with dizzying changes and this time they will be at all levels. The good thing is that the Rat is the animal of the Chinese zodiac with the most capacity for survival and adaptation. Only with strength and intelligence can you overcome everything that is to come.
Lucky colors for the Year of the Metal Rat
- Blue and white. These are the two colors that will dominate the Year of the Metal Rat since they will be the only two capable of balancing the energy flows that transmit the five elements of Chinese cosmology.
- The combination of Water (blue, black) + Metal (white, gray, gold) provides fluidity, flexibility and great success for business. If this 2020 you have to invest or embark on an important project, try to use the colors blue and white in some element of the transaction. A white sheet of paper and a blue pen when signing agreements, for example, will attract good energy so that luck is on your side in the exchange.
Predictions of the Chinese horoscope 2020 sign by sign
Before knowing your predictions, the first thing you have to know is which Chinese zodiac sign you belong to. Each year is associated with a sign, so you will have to find which sign corresponds to your year of birth. You must remember that when governed by the lunar calendar, if you were born in January, it is more likely that you identify with the sign before the one belonging to your year, that is, the sign of the previous year.
- Rats are those born in: 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008 and 2020.
- Those born in: 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997 and 2009 are Ox.
- Those born in: 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998 and 2010 are Tigre.
- Rabbits are those born in: 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999 and 2011.
- Dragons are those born in: 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000 and 2012.
- Snakes are those born in: 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001 and 2013.
- Horses are those born in: 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002 and 2014.
- Goats are those born in: 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003 and 2015.
- Monkeys are those born in: 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004 and 2016.
- Gallo are those born in: 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005 and 2017.
- Dogs are those born in: 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006 and 2018.
- Pigs are those born in: 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007 and 2019.