Chinese Zodiac
Mouse Years: 01/31/1900 - 02/18/1901 02/18/1912 - 02/05/1913 02/05/1924 - 01/24/1925 01/24/1936 - 02/10/1937 02/10/1948 - 01/28/1949 01/28/1960 - 02/14/1961 02/15/1972 - 02/02/1973 02/02/1984 - 02/19/1985 02/19/1996 - 02/06/1997 02/07/2008 - 01/25/2009
Being the first sign of the Chinese zodiacs, mouses are leaders, pioneers and conquerors. They are charming, passionate, charismatic, practical and hardworking. Mouse people are endowed with great leadership skills and are the most highly organized, meticulous, and systematic of the twelve signs. Intelligent and cunning at the same time, mouses are highly ambitious and strong-willed people who are keen and unapologetic promoters of their own agendas, which often include money and power. They are energetic and versatile and can usually find their way around obstacles, and adapt to various environments easily. A mouse's natural charm and sharp demeanor make it an appealing friend for almost anyone, but mouses are usually highly exclusive and selective when choosing friends and so often have only a few very close friends whom they trust.
Behind the smiles and charm, mouses can be terribly obstinate and controlling, insisting on having things their way no matter what the cost. These people tend to have immense control of their emotions, which they may use as a tool to manipulate and exploit others, both emotionally and mentally. Mouses are masters of mind games and can be very dangerous, calculative and downright cruel if the need arises. Quick-tempered and aggressive, they will not think twice about exacting revenge on those that hurt them in any way. Mouses need to learn to relax sometimes, as they can be quite obsessed with detail, intolerant and strict, demanding order, obedience, and perfection.
Mouses consider others before themselves, at least sometimes, and to avoid forcing their ideas onto others. Mouses are fair in their dealings and expect the same from others in return, and can be deeply affronted if they feel they have been deceived or that their trust has been abused. Sometimes they set their targets too high, whether in relation to their friends or in their career. But as the years pass, they will become more idealistic and tolerant. If they can develop their sense of self and realize it leaves room for others in their life as well, Mouses can find true happiness.
According to tradition, Mouses often carry heavy karma and at some point in life may face an identity crisis or some kind of feeling of guilt. Mouses are said to often have to work very long and hard for everything they may earn or have in life. However, a Mouse born during the day is said to have things a bit easier than those who are born at night. Traditionally, Mouses born during the night may face extreme hardships and suffering throughout life. Mouses in general should guard themselves against hedonism, as it may lead to self-destruction. Gambling, alcohol and drugs tend to be great temptations to Mouse natives.
Traditionally, Mouses should avoid Horses, but they can usually find their best friends and love interests in Monkeys, Dragons, and Oxen.
Professions include espionage, psychiatry, psychology, writing, politics, law, engineering, accounting, detective work, acting, and pathology.
