-188 Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Rat
Learn what Chinese zodiac sign -188 is, plus Chinese New Year date, element, personality themes, and compatibility.
Chinese zodiac uses Chinese New Year boundaries. January and early February birthdays may belong to the previous zodiac year.
Quick Facts for -188
Zodiac sign
Rat
Chinese New Year date
late January or February
Five element
Water
Cycle position
1 of 12
-188 Year of the Rat Meaning
In Chinese astrology, -188 belongs to the Rat branch. People born on or after late January or February in -188 are usually counted as Rat.
If born before late January or February, the sign is usually Unknown.
Read the full Rat profileRat Compatibility
Traditional matching often lists these pairs for Rat:
- Best matches: Dragon, Monkey
- Challenging matches: Horse, Goat
Other Rat Years
Years in the same 12-year cycle:
FAQ: -188 Chinese Zodiac
What Chinese zodiac is -188?
-188 is the Year of the Rat.
What element is -188 in Chinese zodiac?
-188 is a Water Rat year in the sexagenary cycle.
How do I check January or February birthdays for -188?
Compare the birthday with late January or February. Before that date is usually Unknown year.