1960 was the year of the Rat in the Chinese zodiac， specifically the year of the Metal Rat. People born in 1960 are considered to have the "Gold Rat" (金鼠)命 (mìng)， which translates to destiny or fate.

Here's what the search results suggest about the characteristics and fortune of people born in 1960:

General Characteristics: People born in 1960 are generally intelligent， resourceful， and quick-witted. They are known for their ability to overcome challenges and maintain composure in difficult situations.

Strengths: They possess sharp intuition， foresight， and a knack for business. They are also said to be honest， frank， optimistic， and cheerful， capable of maintaining a positive attitude even in adverse circumstances.

Weaknesses: Some negative traits may include a hot temper， jealousy， possessiveness and selfishness. They can be prone to emotional fluctuations and may have a strong need for subjective experiences.

Wealth: They love money and material possessions， but they may not be as good at saving as other Rat individuals. They tend to spend their savings， enjoy displaying their wealth， and like to be in lively settings. They are very hardworking and rarely face financial difficulties. However， they can be too soft-hearted， easily deceived， and may lack financial planning skills， leading to wastefulness in their youth.

Career: People born in 1960 may achieve fame and success in politics. It's advisable for them to start their careers in other places. After some struggles， they can build their own business.

Love: They are popular and charismatic， which gives them a lot of choices in love， making it hard to decide.

Family: Their family may not be very peaceful in middle age. They may easily quarrel with their partner or parents because of their strong personality.

Later Life: Around the age of fifty， they can expect to reap the rewards of their efforts and enjoy their later years. They may travel the world with their wealth and live a comfortable， carefree life with few illnesses.

Fortune for men: The men born in 1960 may experience health issues， especially neck pain.

Fortune for women: The women born in 1960 should pay attention to potential issues with oral disputes and potential financial losses， as well as diseases related to the stomach and gynecology.