Years of the Rabbit include2023, 2011, 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963, 1951, 1939, 1927...
2023 is a year of theWaterRabbit, starting from January 22nd, 2023(Chinese New Year), and ending onFebruary 9th, 2024(Chinese New Year's Eve).The sign of Rabbit is a symbol of longevity, peace, and prosperityin Chinese culture. 2023 is predicted tobe a year of hope.
People born in ayear of the Rabbit are called "Rabbits"and are believed tobe vigilant, witty, quick-minded, and ingenious.
The most compatible zodiac signs for Rabbits areGoats,Dogs, andPigs.
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- Rabbit Years
- Rabbits' Personality
- Rabbits' Love Compatibility
- Lucky Things for Rabbits
- TheLuckiest Zodiac Signin 2023
- 2023 Horoscope Predictions for 12 Zodiac Signs
- Is Rabbit Year 2023 Good for Having a baby?
- Best-Suited Careers for Rabbits
- Why is the Rabbit Ranked Fourth in Chinese Zodiac?
Chinese Zodiac Rabbit Years
The Rabbitis thefourth animal signin the Chinese zodiaccycle.The 12 zodiac animals are, in order: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. Each year hasan animal sign according to the 12-year-cycle.
The Chinese zodiac year is usually said to start from Chinese New Year, whose date ranges from late January to mid-February. Therefore, if you were born in January or February in one of the above years, you might be a Rabbit, or possibly a Tiger.
Additionally, if you were born in January/February of the years immediately following those above (2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, etc.), then you may be a Rabbitor a Dragon.
You can use our free Chinese zodiac sign calculator tool below to find your zodiac animal sign or see the table below.
Chinese Zodiac Sign Calculator
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Dates for Rabbit Years
| Rabbit Years | Date | Element |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | January 22, 2023 – February 9, 2024 | Water Rabbit |
| 2011 | February 3, 2011 – January 22, 2012 | Gold Rabbit |
| 1999 | February 16, 1999 – February 4, 2000 | EarthRabbit |
| 1987 | January 29, 1987 – February 16, 1988 | FireRabbit |
| 1975 | February 11, 1975 – January 30, 1976 | WoodRabbit |
| 1963 | January 25, 1963 – February 12, 1964 | WaterRabbit |
| 1951 | February 6, 1951 – January 26, 1952 | GoldRabbit |
| 1939 | February 19, 1939 – February 7, 1940 | EarthRabbit |
Zodiac Rabbits' Personality: Quiet, Elegant...
According to Chinese astrology, Rabbits are predicted to be gentle, quiet, elegant, and alert as well as quick, skillful, kind, patient, and very responsible, sometimesreluctant to reveal their minds to others andhavinga tendency to escape reality, but always faithful to those around them.
MaleRabbitsare characterized byalways treatingpeople politely, with a gentle smile that makes people feel that they are credible and sincere.When encountering tough difficulties, they are never discouraged but instead remain persistent in their endeavors to find solutions. This means they eventually achieve enviable success.
FemaleRabbitsare personified as follows: apart from having a pretty and demure appearance, they have a pure heart.
Wood, Fire, Earth, Gold, and Water Rabbits
In Chinese five element theory, each zodiac sign is associated with one of the five elements: Gold (Metal), Wood, Water,Fire, or Earth. For example, a Water Rabbitcomes once in a 60-year cycle.
It is theorized that a person's characteristics are decided by their birth year's zodiac animal sign andelement. This means there are five types of Rabbit, each with different characteristics:
| Type of Rabbit | Characteristics |
|---|---|
| Wood Rabbit | Clever, quick-witted, selfish, lively in appearance, but shrewd at heart |
| Fire Rabbit | Broad-minded, smart, and flexible, with unique views |
| Earth Rabbit | Frank, straightforward, ambitious, hard-working, but slightly reserved |
| Gold Rabbit | Kind-hearted, conservative,lively and enthusiastic |
| Water Rabbit | Gentle, amicable, able to adjust readily to different conditions, but with a weak mindset and principles |
See Chinese Zodiac Rabbits of 5 Elements: Characters and Destinies
Famous Rabbit Year People
| Famous Rabbit | Birth Date | Element |
|---|---|---|
| Albert Einstein | March 14th, 1879 | Earth Rabbit |
| Michael Jordan | February 17th, 1963 | Water Rabbit |
| David Beckham | May 2nd, 1975 | Wood Rabbit |
| Lionel Messi | June 24th, 1987 | Fire Rabbit |
Rabbits' Love Compatibility: Is She/He Compatible with You?
Each animal sign has its unique characteristics. Love compatibility among Chinese zodiac animals mostly takes into account the general characteristics of each animal. Those whose characteristics match each other well can be good partners.
This isthe predicted compatibility of the Rabbit:
- Best with:Goat,Dog, or Pig
- Worst with:RatorRooster
Want to know if she/he is compatible with you? Use our zodiac love compatibility calculator below. Or you can check the12 Chinese zodiac signs' love compatibilityin detail.
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Lucky Things for People Born in a Year of the Rabbit
Things that will bring Rabbits luck:
- Lucky numbers: 3, 4, 6, and numbers containing them (like 34 and 46)
- Lucky days: the 26th, 27th, and 29th of every Chinese lunar month
- Lucky colors: red, pink, purple, blue
- Lucky flowers: plantain lily, jasmine
- Lucky directions: east, south and northwest
- Lucky months: the 1st, 4th, 8th, and 11th Chinese lunar months
Things that Rabbits should avoid:
- Unlucky numbers: 1, 7, and 8
- Unlucky colors: dark brown, dark yellow, white
- Unlucky directions: north, west, and southwest
12 Chinese Zodiac Signs'Horoscopes and Lucky Colors for 2023
In 2023 (a year of the Water Rabbit), every zodiac sign's horoscope is affected by the Water Rabbit influence. Some are predicted to become free of the misfortunes encountered in 2022, while are warned to be prepared for troubles and accidents.
Click a zodiacsign below to check out your general horoscope and lucky colors for 2023.
- Rat
- OX
- Tiger
- Rabbit
- Dragon
- Snake
- Horse
- Goat
- Monkey
- Rooster
- Dog
- Pig
Rabbits' Horoscope and Lucky Colors for 2023
2023 is Rabbit people's benmingnian (本命年 běnmìngnián /bnn-ming-nyen/ 'origin (of) life year').
Rabbits, in your 'birth year', you are believed to offend Tai Sui (/tie-sway/), the God of Age in Chinese mythology, and so you are predicted many challenges withfrequent life changes. You're advised to be more careful about all aspects of your lives in 2023.
It's better for you to avoid big changes, like getting married or starting a new company. Be circ*mspect with problem solving and communication, and wear red underwear and socks to reduce bad luck. Your career will be ok if you work hard, and, despite everything, a promotion's likely. Believe that 'a rainbow will come after the wind and rain'.
How to be luckier: Wear red underwear and socks, and carry or wear lucky dog trinkets.
Lucky colors: blue, green
Which Chinese Zodiac Sign is the Luckiestin 2023
The luckiest Chinese zodiac signs in the year of the Rabbit 2023 are Oxes, Tigers, and Snakes.
Then, with not quite so much luck, come Dogs, Horses, Goats, and Pigs.
Rabbits', Rats' and Snakes' fortunes will be influenced by 'opposition to Tai Sui'. Roosters and Monkeys will have to work especially hard to make headway.
Is Year of the Rabbit 2023 Good for Having a baby?
2023 is a good year to give birth. It is a Water Rabbit year. In Chinese astrology, water means longevity and peace, and the Rabbit is a symbol of vigilance, wittiness, cautiousness, deftness, and self-protection. People born in the year of the Water Rabbit year are predicted to enjoy good fortune and have a peaceful mind throughout their lives. (Check out150 Popular Chinese Names for Boys and Girls: Meanings and Culture)
In Chinese mythology, the Rabbit is the only zodiac animal to live together with the Goddess Chang'e in the Moon. China named its first roboticlunar roverJade Rabbit, which roved the moon's surface in late 2013.
Being closely related to the Goddess of the Moon, the Rabbit is one of the most favored zodiac signs in Chinese astrology.
What're the Best-Suited Careers for Rabbits?
Intellectual, scholarly, and learned, Rabbits are more likelyto enjoy a good career as well as wealth.
With a pair of dexterous hands, Rabbits have a gift for calligraphy and painting as well as tailoring and cooking.
The best careers for Rabbits are in the fields of cultivation, breeding, education, religion, health care, medicine, culture, police/judiciary work, and politics.
Why is the Rabbit Ranked Fourth in Chinese Zodiac?
Legend has it that in ancient times, the zodiac Rabbit had a long, furry tail. Every day, he liked to curl his tail round himself and sleep comfortably in his hole. When hungry, he would stick his head out and lazily eat the green grass at the entrance of his hole.
It didn't take long for the grass on the entire hillside to be eaten up by Rabbit, revealing a bare hole. One day, a wolf noticed the bare grassy slope and found the place where the rabbit lived. It was quietly lurking in the grass not far from the entrance of the hole, preparing to ambush Rabbit.
When the sun was up, Rabbit woke up hungryand ate the grass beside the hole as usual. The wolf bit into Rabbit's long tail , and only then, Rabbit reacted and kicked his hind legs vigorously. When the wolf was kicked in the face, its sharp teeth bit off Rabbit's tail with its own forceful reaction. After the wolf was knocked unconscious for a few seconds, it immediately gave chase in the direction of Rabbit.
At this moment, a roar came from the sky and a little white dragon stepped between Rabbit and the wolf. Hestopped the wolf who was chasing the Rabbit. Rabbit'sinstincts made him not stop to think about it, and just use his last ounce of strength to escape.
Eventually Rabbit could barely run any more. Just as he was about to rest under a tree for a while, he seemed to see Ox standing behind the line, Rat on Ox's head, and Tiger behind the Ox... It turned out that Rabbit had accidentally crossed the finish line of the zodiac sign race. When he woke up, he found 11 animals surrounding him, as well as the little white dragon who helped Rabbit escape the wolf's mouth. Therefore, in the ranking of the zodiac, Rabbit comes fourth and Dragon ranks fifth.
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