-560 Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Rat

Learn what Chinese zodiac sign -560 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 -560

Zodiac sign

Rat

Chinese New Year date

late January or February

Five element

Metal

Cycle position

1 of 12

-560 Year of the Rat Meaning

In Chinese astrology, -560 belongs to the Rat branch. People born on or after late January or February in -560 are usually counted as Rat.

If born before late January or February, the sign is usually Unknown.

Read the full Rat profile

Rat Compatibility

Traditional matching often lists these pairs for Rat:

  • Best matches: Dragon, Monkey
  • Challenging matches: Horse, Goat
View complete Chinese zodiac compatibility chart

Other Rat Years

Years in the same 12-year cycle:

FAQ: -560 Chinese Zodiac

What Chinese zodiac is -560?

-560 is the Year of the Rat.

What element is -560 in Chinese zodiac?

-560 is a Metal Rat year in the sexagenary cycle.

How do I check January or February birthdays for -560?

Compare the birthday with late January or February. Before that date is usually Unknown year.