Chinese New Year 2020: How to get lucky this Year of the Rat

Chinese New Year 2020: How to get lucky this Year of the Rat

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Chinese New Year 2020 welcomes Year of the Rat tomorrow, January 25.

Did you feel unlucky this 2019? Don’t lose hope because you’ll never know you’d get lucky next year with these lucky colors and charms for 2020.

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Chinese New Year 2020 lucky colors Year of the Rat

White and blue are the lucky colors for the Year of the Rat 2020. According to thechinesezodiac.org, the five elements (Metal, Water, Wood, Fire, and Earth) go together with five colors (White, Black, Green, Red, and Brown).

The year 2020 is also known as White Metal Rat Year.

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The Rat the first zodiac sign from the Chinese calendar. Its main agent is the Water element, which is represented by the blue color. The Rat is yang and represents the start of a new day. It also symbolizes influence, food, human relationships, and intuition.

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Lucky Colors to wear for 2020

White

White is believed to bring peace, relaxation, and calmness. It is also associated with health, businesses, and social relationships. Wear white if you feel anxious, nervous, and overwhelmed.

Blue

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Have you been cheated on or have trust issues?

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Wear blue more often next year, for it is the color of loyalty, trust, and honesty. It can also elevate your mood and increase enthusiasm. Blue also promotes harmony in a community.

Green

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Do you feel stressed, depressed, and physically exhausted? Put some greens on around you because it can balance the bodily and the physical structure. It can also quickly lower down stress levels and reduce anxiety. It will also help you taper your anger and fight mood swings.

 

 

Purple

Power up your brain using purple colored objects. It can stimulate creativity and can inspire artists such as painters, poets, musicians, sculptors, and others to produce stunning artworks.

Bright Red

Bright red attracts positive energy and brings luck. It is also seductive so if you want to stand out, choose red when you buy your next dress.

Feng Shui Colors of the Year 2020 for each zodiac sign

Chinese Animal Sign Born In Lucky Colors 2020 Colors To Avoid In 2020
Rat

 

1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008 Pink, Yellow Black
Ox 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009 Fuchsia Pink. The Natives can include in their outfit cream tones. Green
Tiger

 

 

1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010 Gray, Purple.

Wearing Purple on Saturdays can be beneficial for these natives.

Cyan
Rabbit 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011 Pink, Yellow.

To attract money and health, they can wear yellow every Thursday.

Red
Dragon 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012 Ruby, Red, Gray Orange
Snake 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013 Bright Yellow, Sky Blue, Peach  Black
Horse 1942, 1954,1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014 White, Silver, Vanilla Green
Goat 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015 Gray, Blue, And Black.

They can attract luck by wearing black on Saturdays.

Pink
Monkey 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016 Yellow, Bright Pink.

Wearing pale yellow every Thursday will attract luck on their side.

Red
Rooster (Chicken) 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017 Pink, Blue, White, Silver Purple
Dog 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018 Indian Red, Yellow, White Green
Pig (Boar) 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019 Bright Red, Yellow Red

Source: https://www.thechinesezodiac.org/lucky-colors-2020/

Chinese New Year 2020 lucky charms Year of the Rat

Below are lucky Chinese charms that can drive away evil spirits and attract money and luck, according to Chinese astrology.

Money Frog

Since the metal will be the element of 2020, it is advised to choose lucky made out of metal. The Money Frog is not only metal but also a symbol of good fortune. It also works well with Metal Rat’s energy.

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Did you know that Chinese’s Money Frog only has three legs? It has a coin in the mouth and coin strings around its feet.

Place your Money Frog facing the main entrance of a room or in the Southeastern area to be lucky in wealth and career.

 

Traditional Red Ornaments (To Ward Off Evil Spirits)

The Chinese have been wearing red ornaments to ward off evil spirits in their birth year since Tang Dynasty.

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Red Agate Bracelet (Image from Chinese Astrology Store)

Examples are red lucky charms, red rope bracelet, belt, ribbon, socks, scarf, gloves, hat, and underwear. The red color symbolizes prosperity and fights negative energy. You may want a Red Rope Red Agate Bracelet with Rat Sign or a Red Agate Bracelet with Rat Sign.

 

 

Buddhist Protector For Rat (To Be Blessed With Good Luck)

The lifelong Buddhist Protector for those born in the Year of the Rat is Avalokiteshvara, The Buddha of Compassion. It will help you to get out of trouble and keep you energetic. It also promotes health, study, wealth, and fame. Check out the Natural Golden Obsidian Rat Natal Buddha Amulet Necklace, Red Agate Zodiac Guardian Buddha Bracelet, and Black Obsidian Zodiac Guardian Buddha Bracelet for Male here.

White Candles

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This one is the least expensive on the list. White is one of the lucky colors for 2020. Candles give clarity and warmth. Put white candles in your home to relieve stress and avoid getting burned out.

Good luck to you for the year 2020!