The mouse is a Chinese zodiac symbolizing wealth, intelligence, success and wisdom according to the Chinese conception.

Asian people and Asian communities in continents have just entered the year of the Rat, the year of the Rat.

According to Chinese folktales, the Emperor called 13 animals and announced that the calendar years would be set in order of the animals coming first. The mouse sits on the back of the buffalo and jumps down as it approaches its destination. Pigs stop in the middle of the road to eat and sleep, so they finish last.

The Mouse symbolizes wealth, intelligence, success and wisdom for the Chinese people. People born in the year of the Rat are often thought of as intelligent, optimistic and popular. In particular, men born this year can adapt to new situations, while women of this age take a thoughtful, organized approach.

Because rats have strong fertility, the Chinese consider them to be a sign of reproduction. Chinese astrology experts think the Year of the Rat is a good time to have children. People born in the year of the Rat tend to live a stable life and are able to turn bad luck into luck.

The year of birth, or the year of the animal, is the same as the unlucky year in life. Celebrities to watch out for this year include the Duke of Sussex Harry, singer Katy Perry and actor Scarlett Johansson because they were all born in 1984.

The lucky numbers for the year of the Rat are two and three, the lucky colors are green, blue and yellow.

People born in the year of the Rat are characterized by intelligence, resourcefulness and quick wit. They have a rich imagination and sharp eyesight, along with the ability to take advantage of opportunities.

Their weakness is poor communication skills, sometimes can make others feel rude. However, they are extremely kind and sensitive to other people's feelings. They also like to save money, but sometimes they waste money on unnecessary things.