Chinese zodiac 1972
The Chinese year of 1972 began on 15 February 1972 and ended on 2 February 1973. People born between those dates belong to the Water Rat (壬子).
Yang Water
壬子rén-zǐ
Quick-witted and resourceful. In folk tradition the Rat is the first animal of the cycle, prized for spotting chances others miss.
Chinese zodiac years change at the Lunar New Year, not on 1 January. If your birthday is before 15 February 1972, your sign is the one from the year before, the Metal Pig. If it is after, you are a Water Rat.
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