You are active and intelligent, quick to spot the potential in a situation and skilled at putting your ideas into effect. In unexpected situations you are able to quickly assess both the drawbacks and the possibilities, and while others are wondering what to do you have already taken advantage of the opportunity that lies there. You can be strong-willed and ambitious but be direful not to force your ideas on others; a little consideration will prevent you irritating or alienating friends and colleagues.
In your determination to see projects up and running you can appear to be selfish or stubborn, but you believe in what you are doing and approach it whole heartedly. You are a good and meticulous organizer and like to be familiar with all the available options should an unexpected difficulty arise. You are fair in your dealings and expect the same from others in return, and can be deeply affronted if you feel you have been deceived or your trust has been abused. Sometimes you set your targets too high, whether in relationship to your friends or in you career, but as the years pass you will become more realistic and tolerant.
You can be open and gregarious in company and are a welcome addition to any party. You are intelligent in conversation, can detect the humour in a situation and are generous with both your compliments and your attention. But if you find yourself in a situation where you feel that you are not being appreciated, a more petty or critical side may emerge. It is important for you to feel secure and you react anxiously when your position is threatened. You want and need to be understood, gut others would be wise not to push or corner you, since those born in the Year of the Rat jealously guard their privacy.