1996 Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Rat
The 1996 Year of the Rat (鼠) officially starts on February 19, 1996 (Lunar New Year) and ends on February 6, 1997. People born between January 1, 1996 and February 6, 1997 are actually of the Pig zodiac sign, Because it still falls within the Chinese Lunar Year 1995 during this period. You can find your Chinese zodiac sign by your Gregorian birth date: Find Your Zodiac.
Year Details
Gregorian Year
1996
Zodiac Sign
Rat (鼠)
Ganzhi Calendar
Bing Zi (丙子)
Five Elements
Fire (火)
Start Date
February 19, 1996
End Date
February 6, 1997
Lucky Numbers
2, 7
Lucky Colors
Red, Pink
Compatible Zodiacs
Dragon, Monkey, Ox
Incompatible Zodiacs
Horse
Positive Traits
Intelligent, quick-witted, flexible, energetic, curious, creative, sociable, opportunity-sensitive
Negative Traits
Impatient, impulsive, less persistent, easily distracted, restless, risk-prone
Personality
The 1996 Bing Zi Fire Rat is intelligent, quick-witted, energetic and proactive, with the enthusiasm and vitality of the Fire element. They are flexible, curious, good at observation and seizing opportunities, with strong learning ability and adaptability. They are sociable, articulate and good at communication. However, they tend to be impatient, impulsive, less persistent and easily distracted.
Folk Meaning
In Chinese zodiac culture, the Rat represents wisdom, flexibility, keen insight and opportunity. The 1996 Fire Rat is passionate and enterprising, symbolizing a life full of vitality, courage to break through and continuous progress.
Fortune
People born in 1996 have strong overall fortune, with active thinking and strong creativity. They are suitable for innovative, responsive and challenging careers. Wealth luck is good, but they need to avoid impulsive consumption and blind investment. Emotionally, they are passionate but need more patience and stability. Health should pay attention to heart, blood pressure and rest routine.
Historical Events in 1996
- 1. Dolly the sheep was successfully cloned (July 5, 1996)
- 2. Atlanta Summer Olympic Games held (July 19 – August 4, 1996)
- 3. Olympic Park bombing in Atlanta (July 27, 1996)
- 4. Mad Cow Disease crisis spread in Europe (March 1996)
- 5. The first genetically modified food approved (1996)
- 6. AIDS drug cocktail therapy was proposed (1996)