Year of the Rat Healing Crystals

Understanding the Chinese Lunar Year

The Chinese Calendar is a lunisolar calendar that tracks both the moon and the sun.  Every month begins on the new moon and lasts 28 days.  To keep the lunar calendar aligned with the solar seasons, New Years Day isn’t a specific day like January 1^st, but rather a floating holiday that occurs between January 21^st and February 20^th.  Chinese New Year is celebrated when the new moon is closest to the midpoint between winter solstice and the spring equinox.  For example:

• In 2024, Chinese New Year began on February 10^th
• In 2025, Chinese New Year began on January 29^th
• In 2026, Chinese New Year will begin on February 17^th

For people born on February 20^th through December 31^st your Chinese Zodiac will match the western calendar year. For people born January 1-20^th, your Chinese Zodiac will always match the year before because you were born at the end of the Chinese lunar year.  The tricky dates are for people born between January 21^st and February 19^th.  For those birthdays, you will need to look up when the new moon arrived on your specific year.

Year of the Rat Crystals

People born in the Year of the Rat are exceptionally resourceful and often very charismatic.  They will survive and adapt to any situation and can navigate chaos and turmoil with ease. Rats will see opportunities that other people miss, making them extremely good at problem-solving and often very successful in business.  They are always thinking several steps ahead and embrace the philosophy that “the only constant is change.”

Rat is a Yang Sign – associated with the sun and outward flowing energy. Rats make friends easily and are great additions to any social group.  They are fun and clever when life is calm and they are helpful to have around during a crisis.  Crystals that resonate with the Year of the Rat help us to embody these wonderful qualities.

Elemental Energy – What kind of Rat are you?

In the Chinese Zodiac each year resonates with one of the elements: Earth, Fire, Mental, Water, and Wood.  A Water Rat and a Fire Rat will share many similarities, but they’ll also have a unique flair from their elemental energy.  While we recommend the above crystals for all Rats, you may also enjoy exploring crystals associated with your element.

Earth Rat – You were born in 1948 or 2008.  You are sensible and grounded, as well as an amazing practical problem-solver.  Working with earth energy crystals increases those natural gifts. Earth signs can be stubborn, but Earth Rats are good at finding the right balance and knowing the right timing.  Since you were born in a year that ends in a 8, you might also enjoy exploring the numerology of the number 8.

Fire Rat – You were born in 1936 or 1996.  You are extremely clever and persuasive and have an easy talent for flirting.  Working with fire energy crystals will make these traits stronger.  All fire signs can think fast, but Fire Rats tend to be a step ahead in the game.  Since you were born in a year that ends in a 6, you might also enjoy exploring the numerology of the number 6.

Metal Rat – You were born in 1960 or 2020.  You are the cleverest of all and you know it.  Working with metal energy crystals will hone your edge and keep you sharp.  Metal signs can sometimes be too rigid, but Metal Rats are flexible and so they’re always ready for anything.

Since you were born in a year that ends in a 0, single digit numerology doesn’t apply. However, you might also enjoy exploring the numerology of 1960:  1+9+6+0= 16.  1+6 = numerology of the number 7 or the numerology of 2020: 2+0+2+0 = 4 = numerology of the number 4

Water Rat – You were born in 1972.  You stay calm and always find ways to keep moving forward.  Working with water energy crystals brings out this natural flow.  All water signs are adaptable, but Water Rats are exceptional quick to adjust.  Since you were born in a year that ends in a 2, you might also enjoy exploring the numerology of the number 2.

Wood Rat- You were born in 1984.  You are happy and find ways to thrive regardless of your circumstances.  Working with wood energy crystals will help you stay in balance.  Wood signs keep evolving and Wood Rats simply adore new beginnings.  Since you were born in a year that ends in a 4, you might also enjoy exploring the numerology of the number 4.