Zodiac Rat Tattoo

        In Chinese astrology the rat is the first sign of the Chinese zodiac.  The zodiac rat tattoo is for those that were born in the years 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008.  The Chinese New Year falls on the first new moon of the following year, so that those born in January or near the beginning of February will need to take this into account.  A Chinese zodiac rat tattoo could be associated with a number of attributes that are said to be indicative of this Chinese zodiac symbol.

As with all of the twelve animals that make up the Chinese zodiac, there are both positive and negative traits tht are attributed to each sign.  The zodiac rat tattoo can be representative of the following.  The rat is said to be charming, ambitious, passionate, show great leadership, a protector and prosperous.  Some of the negative traits attributed to the Chinese zodiac rat include bossy, aggressive and fickle.

Some celebrities tht are said to be born in the year of the rat include Cameron Diaz, Shaquille O'Neal and Ben Affleck.