[ **up: [[Zodiac, Chinese|Chinese zodiac]]** ] --- # Rabbit (Chinese zodiac) ![[chinesenewyear dot net - chinese zodiac - rabbit infographic.webp]] Rabbits are the fourth animal in the [[Zodiac, Chinese|Chinese zodiac]]’s twelve-year cycle.[^1] Rabbits are associated with the [[Earthly Branches]] symbol 卯 (*mǎo*).[^2] --- ## Characteristics of the Zodiac: Dog ### Temperament > quiet, elegant, kind, responsible.[^3] [[2025-0314. 'The Rabbit is open and optimistic, sensitive and imaginative, and enjoys the comfortable side of life. They’re not the bravest of the zodiacs and may become neurotic if they choose to dwell on their emotions.'|'The Rabbit is open and optimistic, sensitive and imaginative, and enjoys the comfortable side of life. They’re not the bravest of the zodiacs and may become neurotic if they choose to dwell on their emotions.']][^4] [[2025-0314. Personality Traits of Rabbit Signs.|Personality Traits of Rabbit Signs.|’Rabbits are elegant, imaginative, and courteous to others—even their enemies—because they hate any kind of conflict. They possess a keen perception of reality, which makes Rabbits the ultimate adapters to the real world.’]][^5] [[2025-0314. Personality Traits of Rabbit Signs.|’Rabbits are earnest with everything they do; they just ask that others treat them the same way.’]][^6] [[2025-0314. Personality Traits of Rabbit Signs.|’Unexpectedly, Rabbits are savvy in business and financial transactions and are good at finding win-win solutions in complex situations. They adore an abundant lifestyle and prefer not to be stressed out most of the time.’]][^7] [[2025-0314. Personality Traits of Rabbit Signs.|’Rabbits won’t tolerate a boring life. They’ll continuously create interest in life, hopping from one excitement to the next, so they’re not the best at delving into any subject for an extended period of time.’]][^8] [[2025-0314. Personality Traits of Rabbit Signs.|’The Rabbit personality can be overly cautious and jumpy. When a Rabbit is feeling down, may have the tendency to escape from reality. A key lesson for Rabbits is how to manage their emotions so that they can thrive. ‘]][^9] [[2025-0314. Personality Traits of Rabbit Signs.|’The Rabbit’s greatest strengths include their gentle nature, keen intelligence, natural zest, and sincere modesty.’]][^10] [[2025-0314. Personality Traits of Rabbit Signs.|’Rabbits can become defensive out of an innate need for self-protection. If they feel betrayed, they will turn on that person with a coldness that no one would’ve believed Rabbit capable of.’]][^11] --- ### Relationships [[2025-0314. Personality Traits of Rabbit Signs.|’They’re also analytical and great gatherers of knowledge and information. Although Rabbits are shrewd negotiators, their less competitive and more diplomatic nature ensures that everyone will be happy with the outcome in the Rabbit’s favor.’]][^12] [[2025-0314. Personality Traits of Rabbit Signs.|’Despite Rabbits’ peace-loving appearance, they can also be paranoid on occasion, even capable of becoming hysterical. If they feel jealous romantically or snubbed unfairly at work, their internal conflict may rise to a nuclear level.’]][^13] #### Romantic relationships [[2025-0314. Personality Traits of Rabbit Signs.|‘Rabbits are cheerful to be around and passionate in a way that makes their partner feel like a million bucks.’]][^14] --- ##### Matches with other Signs - Best match: Rabbit and [[Goat (Chinese zodiac)|Goat]].[^15] - Best match: Rabbit and [[Pig (Chinese zodiac)|Pig]].[^16] - Best match: Rabbit and [[Dog (Chinese zodiac)|Dog]].[^17][^18] (See: [[Chinese zodiac compatibility (Dog and Rabbit)]]) + Worst matches: [[Rooster (Chinese zodiac)|Rooster]], [[Dragon (Chinese zodiac)|Dragon]]. --- ### Workplace [[2025-0314. Careers Fit for the Chinese Zodiac Rabbit.|’Rabbits are wise in thought and action. They may appear vain at a glance, but people will soon find out how wrong their first impression was when Rabbits impress everyone by getting their hands dirty.’]][^19] [[2025-0314. Careers Fit for the Chinese Zodiac Rabbit.|’They’re cautious with money—making them excellent finance professionals—but Rabbits can certainly also be wildly creative with their quick and agile imagination, making them suitable for work related to literature, art, architecture, and music.’]][^20] [[2025-0314. Careers Fit for the Chinese Zodiac Rabbit.|’Rabbits are not suited for anything that takes a long time, as focus is not their strong suit. They’ll find anything that obliges them to decide between right and wrong distasteful since they dislike confrontation.’]][^21] --- ### Health [[2025-0314. Chinese zodiac – Health and Lifestyle Advice for Rabbits.|'As a wood zodiac, Rabbit is blessed with natural physical vitality, although in return, they’ll likely struggle more than others in terms of emotional and psychological health, often suffering from neuroticism or anxiety throughout life.']][^22] [[2025-0314. Chinese zodiac – Health and Lifestyle Advice for Rabbits.|’Your natural sensitivity is your strength and weakness, as it’ll help if you wish to be an artist or at least help your communication, but don’t let it stop you from progressing in life, Rabbit!’]][^23] --- ### Appearance --- ## ## Lucky things ### Lucky numbers > 3, 4, 6.[^24] > 0, 6, 2.[^25] ### Lucky colours > red, pink, purple, blue.[^26] > Green, Yellow.[^27] ### Lucky flowers > plantain lily, jasmine.[^28] > Bamboo, Cyclamen.[^29] ### Lucky mineral --- ## Chart of Years, Dates, and Elements: Rabbit | **Rabbit Year** | **Lunar Year Start Date** | **Lunar Year End Date** | **Element** | | --------------- | ------------------------- | ----------------------- | ----------------------------------- | | 1927 | February 2, 1927 | January 22, 1928 | [[Fire (Wuxing)\|Fire]] | | 1939 | February 19, 1939 | February 8, 1940 | [[Earth (Wuxing)\|Earth]] | | 1951 | February 6, 1951 | January 26, 1952 | [[Metal (Wuxing)\|Metal]] | | 1963 | January 25, 1963 | February 12, 1964 | [[Water (Wuxing)\|Water]] | | 1975 | February 11, 1975 | January 30, 1976 | [[Wood (Wuxing)\|Wood]] | | 1987 | January 29, 1987 | February 16, 1988 | [[Fire (Wuxing)\|Fire]] | | 1999 | February 16, 1999 | February 4, 2000 | [[Earth (Wuxing)\|Earth]] | | 2011 | February 3, 2011 | January 22, 2012 | [[Metal (Wuxing)\|Metal]] | | 2023 | January 22, 2023 | February 9, 2024 | [[Water (Wuxing)\|Water]] | | 2035 | February 8, 2035 | January 27, 2036 | [[Wood (Wuxing)\|Wood]] | [^30] [^1]: C.A.S. Williams, *[[Williams. 'Outlines of Chinese Symbolism and Art Motives', 1974.|Outlines of Chinese Symbolism and Art Motives: An alphabetical compendium of antique legends and beliefs, as reflected in the manners and customs of the Chinese]]*, pp. 220-221. [^2]: Sophie Song, ‘Year of the Rabbit: Fortune, Personality, Horoscope (2025)’, *[[Astrala. 'Chinese New Year' (Website)|Chinese New Year]]*, updated 30 September 2024, https://chinesenewyear.net/zodiac/rabbit/. [^3]: Ruby Zhao, ‘Chinese Zodiac Calculator - What is My Chinese Zodiac’, *[[China Highlights International Travel Service, 'China Highlights' (Website).|China Highlights]]*, updated 17 January 2024, https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/chinese-zodiac/chinese-zodiac-calculator.htm. [^4]: Sophie Song, ‘Year of the Rabbit: Fortune, Personality, Horoscope (2025)’, *[[Astrala. 'Chinese New Year' (Website)|Chinese New Year]]*, updated 30 September 2024, https://chinesenewyear.net/zodiac/rabbit/. [^5]: Sophie Song, ‘Year of the Rabbit: Fortune, Personality, Horoscope (2025)’, *[[Astrala. 'Chinese New Year' (Website)|Chinese New Year]]*, updated 30 September 2024, https://chinesenewyear.net/zodiac/rabbit/. [^6]: Sophie Song, ‘Year of the Rabbit: Fortune, Personality, Horoscope (2025)’, *[[Astrala. 'Chinese New Year' (Website)|Chinese New Year]]*, updated 30 September 2024, https://chinesenewyear.net/zodiac/rabbit/. [^7]: Sophie Song, ‘Year of the Rabbit: Fortune, Personality, Horoscope (2025)’, *[[Astrala. 'Chinese New Year' (Website)|Chinese New Year]]*, updated 30 September 2024, https://chinesenewyear.net/zodiac/rabbit/. [^8]: Sophie Song, ‘Year of the Rabbit: Fortune, Personality, Horoscope (2025)’, *[[Astrala. 'Chinese New Year' (Website)|Chinese New Year]]*, updated 30 September 2024, https://chinesenewyear.net/zodiac/rabbit/. [^9]: Sophie Song, ‘Year of the Rabbit: Fortune, Personality, Horoscope (2025)’, *[[Astrala. 'Chinese New Year' (Website)|Chinese New Year]]*, updated 30 September 2024, https://chinesenewyear.net/zodiac/rabbit/. [^10]: Sophie Song, ‘Year of the Rabbit: Fortune, Personality, Horoscope (2025)’, *[[Astrala. 'Chinese New Year' (Website)|Chinese New Year]]*, updated 30 September 2024, https://chinesenewyear.net/zodiac/rabbit/. [^11]: Sophie Song, ‘Year of the Rabbit: Fortune, Personality, Horoscope (2025)’, *[[Astrala. 'Chinese New Year' (Website)|Chinese New Year]]*, updated 30 September 2024, https://chinesenewyear.net/zodiac/rabbit/. [^12]: Sophie Song, ‘Year of the Rabbit: Fortune, Personality, Horoscope (2025)’, *[[Astrala. 'Chinese New Year' (Website)|Chinese New Year]]*, updated 30 September 2024, https://chinesenewyear.net/zodiac/rabbit/. [^13]: Sophie Song, ‘Year of the Rabbit: Fortune, Personality, Horoscope (2025)’, *[[Astrala. 'Chinese New Year' (Website)|Chinese New Year]]*, updated 30 September 2024, https://chinesenewyear.net/zodiac/rabbit/. [^14]: Sophie Song, ‘Year of the Rabbit: Fortune, Personality, Horoscope (2025)’, *[[Astrala. 'Chinese New Year' (Website)|Chinese New Year]]*, updated 30 September 2024, https://chinesenewyear.net/zodiac/rabbit/. [^15]: Sophie Song, ‘Year of the Rabbit: Fortune, Personality, Horoscope (2025)’, *[[Astrala. 'Chinese New Year' (Website)|Chinese New Year]]*, updated 30 September 2024, https://chinesenewyear.net/zodiac/rabbit/. [^16]: Sophie Song, ‘Year of the Rabbit: Fortune, Personality, Horoscope (2025)’, *[[Astrala. 'Chinese New Year' (Website)|Chinese New Year]]*, updated 30 September 2024, https://chinesenewyear.net/zodiac/rabbit/. [^17]: Sophie Song, ‘Year of the Dog: Fortune, Personality, Horoscope (2025)’, *[[Astrala. 'Chinese New Year' (Website)|Chinese New Year]]*, updated 30 September 2024, https://chinesenewyear.net/zodiac/dog/. [^18]: Sophie Song, ‘Year of the Rabbit: Fortune, Personality, Horoscope (2025)’, *[[Astrala. 'Chinese New Year' (Website)|Chinese New Year]]*, updated 30 September 2024, https://chinesenewyear.net/zodiac/rabbit/. [^19]: Sophie Song, ‘Year of the Rabbit: Fortune, Personality, Horoscope (2025)’, *[[Astrala. 'Chinese New Year' (Website)|Chinese New Year]]*, updated 30 September 2024, https://chinesenewyear.net/zodiac/rabbit/. [^20]: Sophie Song, ‘Year of the Rabbit: Fortune, Personality, Horoscope (2025)’, *[[Astrala. 'Chinese New Year' (Website)|Chinese New Year]]*, updated 30 September 2024, https://chinesenewyear.net/zodiac/rabbit/. [^21]: Sophie Song, ‘Year of the Rabbit: Fortune, Personality, Horoscope (2025)’, *[[Astrala. 'Chinese New Year' (Website)|Chinese New Year]]*, updated 30 September 2024, https://chinesenewyear.net/zodiac/rabbit/. [^22]: Sophie Song, ‘Year of the Rabbit: Fortune, Personality, Horoscope (2025)’, *[[Astrala. 'Chinese New Year' (Website)|Chinese New Year]]*, updated 30 September 2024, https://chinesenewyear.net/zodiac/rabbit/. [^23]: Sophie Song, ‘Year of the Rabbit: Fortune, Personality, Horoscope (2025)’, *[[Astrala. 'Chinese New Year' (Website)|Chinese New Year]]*, updated 30 September 2024, https://chinesenewyear.net/zodiac/rabbit/. [^24]: Ruby Zhao, ‘Chinese Zodiac Calculator - What is My Chinese Zodiac’, *[[China Highlights International Travel Service, 'China Highlights' (Website).|China Highlights]]*, updated 17 January 2024, https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/chinese-zodiac/chinese-zodiac-calculator.htm. [^25]: Sophie Song, ‘Year of the Rabbit: Fortune, Personality, Horoscope (2025)’, *[[Astrala. 'Chinese New Year' (Website)|Chinese New Year]]*, updated 30 September 2024, https://chinesenewyear.net/zodiac/rabbit/. [^26]: Ruby Zhao, ‘Chinese Zodiac Calculator - What is My Chinese Zodiac’, *[[China Highlights International Travel Service, 'China Highlights' (Website).|China Highlights]]*, updated 17 January 2024, https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/chinese-zodiac/chinese-zodiac-calculator.htm. [^27]: Sophie Song, ‘Year of the Rabbit: Fortune, Personality, Horoscope (2025)’, *[[Astrala. 'Chinese New Year' (Website)|Chinese New Year]]*, updated 30 September 2024, https://chinesenewyear.net/zodiac/rabbit/. [^28]: Ruby Zhao, ‘Chinese Zodiac Calculator - What is My Chinese Zodiac’, *[[China Highlights International Travel Service, 'China Highlights' (Website).|China Highlights]]*, updated 17 January 2024, https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/chinese-zodiac/chinese-zodiac-calculator.htm. [^29]: Sophie Song, ‘Year of the Rabbit: Fortune, Personality, Horoscope (2025)’, *[[Astrala. 'Chinese New Year' (Website)|Chinese New Year]]*, updated 30 September 2024, https://chinesenewyear.net/zodiac/rabbit/. [^30]: Sophie Song, ‘Year of the Rabbit: Fortune, Personality, Horoscope (2025)’, *[[Astrala. 'Chinese New Year' (Website)|Chinese New Year]]*, updated 30 September 2024, https://chinesenewyear.net/zodiac/rabbit/.