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Gong Xi Fa Cai 2020 Year of the Rat – Happy Lunar New Year

By January 25, 2020June 9th, 2023No Comments
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“Happiness and prosperity,” is a common phrase when wishing someone a Happy Lunar New Year. In Chinese, you would say, 恭喜發財 or Gōngxǐ fācái (pronunciation). 2020 is Year of the Rat.

BASIC ASTROLOGY ELEMENTS

Chinese Word 鼠 (Shǔ)
Earthly Branch of Birth Year 子 Zi
Five Elements (Wǔ Xing) 五行 Water
Yin Yang (Energy) Yang
Lunar Month Eleventh
Lucky Numbers 2, 3
Unlucky Numbers 5, 9 (avoid these)
Lucky Flowers Lily, African Violet, Lily of the Valley
Lucky Colors Blue, Golden, Green
Unlucky Colors Yellow, Brown (avoid these)
Season Winter
Gemstone Diamond, Amethyst, Emerald
Years 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020, 2032 …

Additional Reading & Resources

– Wu Xing: five-element theory of Chinese philosophy (visit)
– Travel China Guide – Year of the Rat (visit)
– Your Chinese Astrology – Year of the Rat (visit)
– Year of the Rat from Wikipedia, Chinese Zodiac (visit)
– Other Happy Lunar New Years on our Blog:

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Ira Koretsky has built The Chief Storyteller® into one of the most recognized names in communication, especially business storytelling. He has delivered over 500 keynote presentations and workshops in nearly a dozen countries, in more than one hundred cities, across 30 plus industries. His specialties are simplifying the complex and communicating when the stakes are high. He is also an adjunct professor in public speaking and storytelling at the University of Maryland's Business School. With over 25 years of experience, he is a sought-after storytelling coach, global speaker, trainer, consultant, communication coach, and public speaking coach.