This Week in Chinese Astrology: January 7, 2013

This is the final week of the month of the Water Rat. Rats are smart, sharp, clever, intelligent, and very good in business – making this an ideal to figure out creative solutions and for completing work projects.

The Water Rat is the most sensitive of all Rats because the element Water is yin, receptive and open to new experiences. It will be easier to flow with creative change now, and embrace personal growth and discovery. Plus, the planet Mars trines Uranus as the week begins. This lucky trine brings very fortunate (yet unexpected) events, and makes life more interesting.

If you’re not content with your daily routine, now is a superb time to create new ways of doing things. Mars brings courage and determination, and determination is a key Rat trait, so do not give up. Luck is strongest for those born in Ox, Dragon and Monkey years.