Year of the White Metal Rat

Year of the White Rat 2020:

January 25, 2020, is the start of the Chinese Year of the White Rat.

The rat is the first animal in the Chinese zodiac system and this is the beginning of a new 12 year and 60-year cycle and is therefore considered the beginning of a new era. It is also the start of another decade, all of which make it an important year for new beginnings and new possibilities.

It's time to bring out new ideas, new plans, and say yes to new opportunities.

It is a good year for reinvention and starting over. Rats are considered mostly positive to the Chinese, they are friendly, smart, and an adaptive sign associated with quick thinking, cleverness, and resourcefulness. Likewise, this year of the white rat will be a year in which the flexible, open-minded and resourceful will thrive. Take inspiration from the Rats positive, alert nature, and his ability to remain calm in the face of challenges. Those who "take the high road" this year will be admired and rewarded.

The Year of the Rat is a very good year for improving health, people will feel more vital and alive and awake. Minor health issues can clear up easily and more serious chronic illness can stabilize.

Treat your nagging ailments and take charge of your health

Swimming, especially in saltwater pools or ocean or Epsom salt baths or foot soaks, is recommended and spending time in and around water will be very healing. Sleeping more is also recommended and insomnia should improve this year.

Sleeping more is also recommended and insomnia should improve this year.

White represents the metal element in Chinese medicine, the metal element requires simple, fresh foods and the savory and pungent flavors will be more popular than sweet. Diets this year will be more omnivorous and flexitarian due to the rat energy and there will be renewed interest in foraging. It is advised that people eat more warm food and cooked foods this year and food that are easy to digest. This includes soups, stews, yogurt, steamed foods, and puréed foods. The rat is a sociable creature so make sure to make time for some enjoyable gatherings! Overall it will be a very dynamic year. Mother Nature will be in charge and maybe temperamental so be prepared with your emergency supplies and plan. Luckily, many people will experience enhanced health and vitality and the winds of change will be blowing altering the status quo for years to come!