Leader of the Pack

Move over Golden Pig. We won't see the pig for another twelve years. Further, no golden pig for another 60 years.

So what animal am I? If I tell you, then you know my age. In Chinese/Asian cultures, it's ok to ask what animal a person was born in. Depends on whether the animal is before or after you, you can more or less figure out the age. Clever, isn't it? But, you do need to know the 12 animals and the order they finished in the astrological race.

The rat ushers in Year 4706 tomorrow. It leads the other 11 animals to start this new 12-year cycle. New parade of animals. New beginning. New hope.

To learn more about the rat and his friends, check out: The Year of the Rat .

Happy Chinese New Year, everyone. May this brown rat bring you joy and prosperity!