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2008 Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Earth Rat
2008 is the year of the Earth Rat (戊子, Wu Zi). The Chinese year began on Thursday, February 7, 2008 and ran until January 25, 2009. If you were born in that window, your animal sign is the Rat and your element is Earth.
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| Animal sign | Rat (鼠) |
|---|---|
| Element | Yang Earth |
| Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch | 戊子 (Wu Zi) |
| Na Yin (sound element) | Thunderbolt Fire (霹雳火) |
| Chinese New Year dates | February 7, 2008 to January 25, 2009 |
| BaZi year starts (Lichun) | February 4, 2008, about 19:03 Beijing time |
| Age in 2027 | Turns 19 |
立春Born in January or February 2008?
In the popular calendar, the 2008 zodiac year began with Chinese New Year on February 7, 2008. Anyone born from January 1 to February 6, 2008 belongs to the previous year, the Fire Pig. BaZi (Four Pillars) astrology changes the year at Lichun, the start of spring, which fell on February 4, 2008 at about 19:03 Beijing time. That was before New Year, so if you were born after Lichun on February 4 and before February 7, 2008, BaZi already counts you as an Earth Rat while the popular calendar still says Fire Pig.
Not sure? The Chinese zodiac calculator checks your exact birth date in both systems.
性格Earth Rat personality
Rats are quick-witted, resourceful and sociable, with a sharp eye for opportunity. They adapt fast, plan ahead and rarely miss a chance. Earth adds stability and realism, so the Rat of an Earth year tends to be steadier, more practical and more patient than other Rats.
合冲2008 Rat compatibility
The Rat's natural matches are the Dragon and the Monkey (its trine partners) and the Ox (its secret friend). The most challenging pairing is with the Horse, the sign directly opposite. See the full Chinese zodiac compatibility chart.
流年The 2008 Rat in 2027
2027 is the year of the Fire Goat. For the Rat: Harm pair with the Goat (子未相害). A year to say exactly what you mean. Read the full Year of the Rat 2027 forecast.
问答Questions about 2008
What Chinese zodiac is 2008?
2008 is the year of the Earth Rat (戊子). If you were born before Chinese New Year on February 7, 2008, your sign is the previous animal.
What element is 2008 in Chinese astrology?
The element of 2008 is Yang Earth, from the Heavenly Stem 戊 (Wu). Its Na Yin, or sound element, is Thunderbolt Fire.
When did Chinese New Year 2008 start?
Chinese New Year 2008 fell on Thursday, February 7, 2008, and the year ran until January 25, 2009. In BaZi astrology the year starts at Lichun instead, on February 4, 2008.
Who is the 2008 Rat compatible with?
The Rat's best matches are the Dragon, Monkey and Ox. The most challenging match is the Horse.
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