The Rat (子) is the first of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. The Year of the Rat is associated with the Earthly Branch symbol 子. The year of 25 January 2020 to 11 February 2021 represents the Metal Rat.

Basic astrology elements of the Rat

Earthly Branches:	Zi
The Five Elements:	Water
Yin Yang:	Yang
Lunar Month:	Eleventh
Lucky Numbers:	2, 3, 6, 8; Avoid: 4, 5, 9
Lucky Flowers:	Lily of each and every species
Lucky Colors:	gold, blue, green; Avoid: yellow, brown
Season:	Winter
Closest Western Zodiac:	Sagittarius

On that note: Here is a series of 100% hand coloured Animal and Fauna images for some summer month inspiration! You are more than welcome to use these for desktop and/or mobile wallpapers!

Enjoy!

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