-812 Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Rat

Learn what Chinese zodiac sign -812 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 -812

Zodiac sign

Rat

Chinese New Year date

late January or February

Five element

Earth

Cycle position

1 of 12

-812 Year of the Rat Meaning

In Chinese astrology, -812 belongs to the Rat branch. People born on or after late January or February in -812 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: -812 Chinese Zodiac

What Chinese zodiac is -812?

-812 is the Year of the Rat.

What element is -812 in Chinese zodiac?

-812 is a Earth Rat year in the sexagenary cycle.

How do I check January or February birthdays for -812?

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