Chinese Zodiac people mistakenly believe that the Chinese zodiac is divided by the first day of the lunar year (the first day of the first lunar month). In fact, the Chinese zodiac is determined by the "Start of Spring" each year. Let's follow "Huayi Network" to find out what the Chinese zodiac was in 1996 according to the lunar calendar.

What is the Chinese zodiac for 1996?

Answer: 1996 was the Year of the Rat in the lunar calendar. Therefore, people born in this year have the zodiac sign of the Rat.

What is the destiny of those born in the Year of the Rat?

1996 was the Year of Bing Zi, where Bing belongs to fire and Zi represents the Rat. Therefore, people born in 1996 are considered to be "Fire Rats."

Characteristics of those born in the Year of the Rat

People born in the Year of the Rat have strong perceptiveness and quick reactions. They have strong adaptability and flexibility. They are considerate, versatile, and talented. Women are smart, graceful, and particularly love cleanliness, managing household chores in a well-organized manner. People born in the Year of the Rat are sensitive, good at multi-faceted management. They have a strong sense of curiosity and want to get involved quickly in anything, and they can handle it skillfully.

Gregorian Calendar (Solar) Time:

From February 4, 1995, 15:24 to February 4, 1996, 21:15 — Lunar Calendar: Yi Hai Year (Pig Year), those born during this time are considered as pigs.

From February 4, 1996, 21:15 to February 4, 1997, 3:04 — Lunar Calendar: Bing Zi Year (Rat Year), those born during this time are considered as rats.

Fire Rat (Bing Zi Year — Born in 1996)

Evaluation of the Fire Rat: The person is smart and clever, skilled in both literature and martial arts, has a promising future for children, and brings peace if born later. Spouses are harmonious, have a fortune-seeking nature, and enjoy prosperity in their later years. Women are virtuous and have a prosperous fate. According to traditional evaluations, the Fire Rat is intelligent, resourceful, and sociable. They are passionate about all kinds of activities, whether for spiritual values or material benefits, and will be fully committed. They have chivalrous manners and a noble heart, being bold and open-minded. However, they lack a sense of discipline, tend to use emotions instead of thinking, and strongly resent restrictions and control. They prefer freedom and independence rather than stability. For such independent individuals, careers in writing, mass communication, and certain artistic fields are very suitable. Of course, their temperaments also lead to frequent fluctuations in their career and wealth.

The Chinese zodiac for 1996 is the Year of the Rat, with the musical tone of "Jian Xia Shui" (Stream Water).

Bing Zi Stream Water

Bing Zi refers to flowing water, which does not fear multiple types of earth, but is only afraid of Geng Zi (Wall Earth), which is the "ghost" in the peak. According to the "Essence of the Five Elements," Bing Zi is self-strengthening water, with yang above and yin below, possessing complete spirit and energy. Those who are born under this sign are naturally broad-minded, with deep understanding and insight. In spring and summer, they are full of the power to help others and often establish great achievements.

Bing Zi receives the heavenly official's favor, representing deep and profound water. If there is sufficient source and it is controlled towards the southeast, it becomes an extraordinary tool. It naturally has a genuine official position and a favorable meeting of merit.

Good and bad nature:

Water in rivers and lakes, likes wood and the third month. Good: Blessing Star, official and noble status; Bad: Head Injury, deafness and muteness, Meeting of Spirits, Flying Blade.

Day Master Analysis: "Bing Zi Birth Direction" — Shen and You are empty.

1. Spouse is very good, women can enjoy happiness after marriage.

2. No worries about food and clothing throughout life. Women may have conflicts with their mothers-in-law.

3. Smart, but stubborn.

4. Have a unique and innovative personality, willing to challenge new businesses.