Chinese Year Animal Astrology - Mini Horoscopes for 2008 Year of the Rat

To find your Chinese Animal zodiac sign, look for your year of birth in the table below, then trace back along the row to the left hand column with the animal sign. If you were born between 1st January and 4th February, look up the previous calendar year, since the Chinese Solar year usually starts on the 4th February. Forecasts for each Chinese astrological sign follow the table.  

RAT 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008
Rats generally have a good year in their own year and they can expect good progress in career and finances.   Social life can be quite busy too, so it is important not to burn the candle at both ends.
Famous Rats
Ben Affleck, Jude Law, Scarlett Johansson, Geri Halliwell, Gwyneth Paltrow, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant, Prince Charles, Prince Andrew, Prince Harry

OX 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009
Hardworking oxen can expect to gain recognition for past efforts this year and you will feel luck is on your side.  You can expect to receive good help and support, so remember to ask for it and do not try to everything on your own.
Famous Oxen
Ricky Gervais, Peter Andre, George Clooney, Margaret Thatcher, Late Princess Diana, Jim Carey, Bruce Springsteen

TIGER 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010
Rat years tend not to be the easiest time for Tigers. So when luck is not on your side, avoid doing anything impulsive. Be very patient with yourself. Take a break from the trying situation and bounce back later with more energy and a fresh perspective.
Famous Tigers
HM Queen Elizabeth II, Victoria Beckham, Charlotte Church, Robbie Williams, Tom Cruise, Leonardo Di Caprio

RABBIT 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011
The gentle rabbit is will experience a peaceful year, although they may feel they have not accomplished as much as they had set out for the year. Rat years herald fresh opportunities for single rabbits seeking romance. So if you are still seeking your soul mate, now is a good time to go and meet more new people.
Famous Rabbits
Joss Stone, George Michael, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, David Beckham, Kate Winslett, Gordon Brown

DRAGON 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012
A good year for Dragons where partnerships are concerned, be it professionally or personally. Finances are likely to improve but avoid taking too many risks. It is easy for dragons to attract favourable attention, which will be good for career progression.
Famous Dragons
Colin Farrell, Orlando Bloom, Sandra Bullock, Reese Witherspoon, Elle McPherson, Sharon Osbourne

SNAKE 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013
Snakes tend to find themselves fairly busy in a rat year and may often feel it is one step forwards and two steps back. Despite the dramas, Snakes will feel luck is on their side this year and any setbacks will be offset by improvements in other areas
Famous Snakes
Carol Thatcher, Oprah Winfrey, Tony Blair, JK Rowling, Pierce Brosnan, Chris Martin

HORSE 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014
It is very easy for the horse to fall out with people during the rat year, so watch out for those personality clashes, as both work and home life could be impacted. Accept it’s not your luckiest year and take time out to chill out.
Famous Horses
Jordan (aka Katie Price), Halle Berry, Bob Geldof, Condoleezza Rice, Sean Connery, Jackie Chan, Russell Crowe, Nicholas Cage, Paul McCartney, Lisa Stansfield, Elizabeth Hurley, David Cameron

SHEEP 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015
Friendships and romance loom large for sheep. Unexpected gains in business and surprising opportunities in career could well present themselves for the sheep in the rat year.
Famous Sheep
Julia Roberts, Nicole Kidman, Matt Leblanc, Christian Slater, Pamela Anderson, Mel Gibson

MONKEY 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016
Monkeys will come across many opportunities to prosper in the rat year. Family life will also be fun and fulfilling.   Lucky monkey can enjoy a great year that may bring a new job or business opportunity.
Famous Monkeys
Bryan McFadden, Kerry Katona, Justin Timberlake, Michael Douglas, Tom Hanks, Celine Dion, Kylie Minogue, Guy Ritchie, Patsy Kensit, Naomi Watts

ROOSTER 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017
Roosters can easily exhaust themselves this year so it is important to keep both your emotional and financial health in check. Avoid being too particular about some things, and go with the flow a bit more.
Famous Roosters
Jennifer Aniston, Catherine Zeta Jones, Britney Spears, Renee Zellweger, Joan Collins, Prince Philip, Dawn French, Cate Blanchett, Sienna Miller, Gavin Henson

DOG 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018
Dogs will find luck on their side during the rat year. Success beckons in both personal and professional life. Nevertheless, it is till wise to carry out a financial health check. Do offer moral support by helping out a friend when they need it.
Famous Dogs
George W. Bush, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Bill Clinton, Jennifer Lopez, Joanna Lumley. Uma Thurman, David Bowie, Prince William

BOAR 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019
Boars will find this a rewarding year for relationships and single boars may find many exciting romantic opportunities turn up out of the blue. Increased competition at work will make for challenging times, but fighting back will bring rewards.
Famous Boars
Elton John, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Minnie Driver, Duchess of Cornwall, Simon Cowell