Year of the Rabbit

China Zodiac Animal - Rabbit 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit based on Chinese zodiac. This is a Year of Water Rabbit, starting from Jan. 22, 2023 (Chinese New Year) and lasting to Feb. 9, 2024. Rabbit ranks fourth in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac signs. The Years of the Rabbit include 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023...

For Chinese people, the rabbit is a tame creature representing hope and life for a long time. It is tender and lovely. The moon goddess Chang'e in the Chinese legend has a rabbit as her pet, which stimulates the thought that only this creature is amiable enough to match her noble beauty. Another way of saying is that the Rabbit is the incarnation of the moon goddess per se and it is always a symbol of pureness and auspiciousness.

People born in the Year of the Rabbit are gentle and approachable. They have a decent, noble and elegant manner.

Earthly Branch of Birth Year: Mao
Wu Xing (The Five Elements): Mu (Wood)
Yin Yang: Yin

Years of the Rabbit
As the Chinese zodiac Rabbit sign is calculated on the basis of the Chinese lunar calendar, you have to find out your lunar birthdates and then check if you were born in the Year of the Rabbit.

See the chart below or search the result through "Find Your Chinese Zodiac".

Rabbit Year Start End Element
1927 Feb.2,1927 Jan.22,1928 Fire
1939 Feb.19,1939 Feb.8,1940 Earth
1951 Feb.6,1951 Jan.26,1952 Metal
1963 Jan.25,1963 Feb.12,1964 Water
1975 Feb.11,1975 Jan.30,1976 Wood
1987 Jan.29,1987 Feb.16,1988 Fire
1999 Feb.16,1999 Feb.4,2000 Earth
2011 Feb.3,2011 Jan.22,2012 Metal
2023 Jan.22,2023 Feb.9,2024 Water
2035 Feb.8,2035 Jan.27,2036 Wood
Lucky Signs for People Born in the Rabbit Year
Lucky Numbers and Colors of Rabbit Lucky Flowers and Directions of Rabbit

Lucky Things for Rabbits:

Lucky Numbers: 3, 4, 9 Lucky Colors: red, blue, pink, purple Lucky Flowers: snapdragon, plantain lily, nerve plant Lucky Directions: east, southeast, south

Things Should be Avoided:

Unlucky Numbers: 1, 7, 8 Unlucky Colors: dark brown, dark yellow, white Unlucky Direction: northwest
Personality: Rabbits are are gentle, elegant, self-disciplined, and alert
People born in the years of the Rabbit tend to have some characteristics of the real rabbits which are quiet at most times but also acted swiftly when needed. Generally, the Rabbits are positive, gentle and elegant. They love freedom, but once set goals, they just march forward for it without distractions. They are also self-disciplined, the typical kind of people who are strict with themselves but tolerant of others.

Though looking mild and soft, the Rabbits in fact are alert to strangers and outsiders. They don’t trust others easily, unlikely to be fooled by others. However, they do have courteous manners in social settings.   
 
  • Strengths: Optimistic, gracious, generous, kind-hearted, witty and alert
  • Weaknesses: A little vain, emotionally unstable, easily satisfied with the status-quo
  • Rabbit Men: Rabbit men are prone to be gentlemen but they are also good at pretending. They may pretend that they don’t care about something, however, they do care deep inside. The active thinking enables them excellent negotiation skills at work. What’s more, Rabbit men are family-oriented and glad to undertake the household chores.   
  • Rabbit Women: Rabbit women are highly sensible and approachable. They always leave people with an impression of elegant and gracious, and don’t like any indecent behaviors. They are also talented in business, considerate at work, and can easily find out the crux.
  • Personality by Five Elements: Which Type of 'Rabbit' Are You?
    The Five Elements in Chinese culture influences everything including the Chinese zodiac Rabbit sign. Different characteristics may show up according to the elements of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. Check the following table for your types and traits!
Types Years of Birth Personality Traits
Wood Rabbit 1915, 1975 Smart, active, cheerful and emotional, but maybe a bit selfish.
Fire Rabbit 1927, 1987 Broad-minded with special foresight, responsible.
Earth Rabbit 1939, 1999 Straightforward, communicative and resourceful; like to be the center of attention.
Metal Rabbit 1951, 2011 Kind-hearted, sincere, helpful, and imaginative.
Water Rabbit 1963, 2023 Easy-going and agreeable; adaptable but with a lower self-control ability.

  • Rabbit’s Personality by Blood Types
    • Blood Type O: The Rabbits of blood type O are energetic, practical, determined and love challenges. They will not give up easily even facing criticism, blames and trapped in dilemma.
    • Blood Type A: Rabbits with blood type A are hardworking, patient and respect the rules. With a strong sense of belonging, they also performed well in team work but sometimes are easily influenced by others.
    • Blood Type B: They are confident, responsible, and assertive. Just do what they want to do and do not care about others’ judge. Though with weaker adaptability, they have a strong ability to handle pressure at work.
    • Blood Type AB: Their personality prone to be positive but don’t like to follow the rules. Before doing something, they will prepare a lot, however, which doesn't mean that they will adopt others’ ideas. Instead, they prefer to handle it in their own way.
Love Compatibility of the Rabbit
Test your love compatibility based on the Chinese zodiac and quickly know if you are real soulmates. Fill in you and your partner’s names and birthdates in the “Chinese Zodiac Compatibility Test”.
 
  • Best Matches: Sheep, Monkey, Dog, Pig
    Both the Rabbit and the Sheep are family-oriented and they can surely make a harmonious family. Rabbits and Dogs can also trust and understand each other to build a lasting and fresh relationship. The Pig’s honesty and simplicity are just to the smart Rabbit’s liking. 
  • Bad Matches: Snake, Rooster
    Due to the lack of passion and intimacy, it is hard for the Rabbits and the indifferent Snakes to keep a close relationship. The mild and gentle Rabbit cannot tolerant the aggressive Rooster, and they probably have a lot of conflicts and disagreements in marriage life
    Rabbit's Compatibility with 12 Zodiac Animals
  • How to Get along with Rabbits

Most of the Rabbits yearn for a warm and stable family. If you want to win the Rabbits’ heart, then it is important to accompany them in both good and bad times to be aware of peaks and troughs in their mood. Only after going through the ups and downs together, you two can really get a mutual understanding. However, the Rabbits also want to take care of their partners, so let them know that they matter a lot in your life. Rabbits like simple and cozy life but romantic surprises are indispensable!   

Jobs & Careers for Rabbits
  • Best Jobs: Breeder, gardener, teacher, priest, police and judge, litterateur, musician, artist, architect...
It is suggested that the Rabbits should avoid too competitive jobs as the gentle and optimistic personality makes them tired of contending with others. Thus more suitable jobs for them are in planting and breeding industries like a breeder or a gardener. To be a teacher or a priest can also be ideal for the Rabbits. What’s more, the Rabbits are gifted in music, art and literature as they have an insight into life and the world. Be open to the chances in these fields.
Health & Fitness Advice
The Rabbits look healthy and energetic at most times, but they do have some symptoms of physical weakness. The urinary system and excretory system function not so well, along with an unbalanced dietary preference for food, which all contribute to a weak immune system. As a result, they often catch colds or fevers and suffer some diseases of the digestive system.

Although people born in the Year of the Rabbit are energetic enough, they don’t have patience to take part in sports, not being so expert at it as well. Rabbits should pay attention to their health and take more exercise under the help of fitness experts. 
Rabbit's Fortune in 2024
Rabbit’s fortune in 2024 ranks 10 among all 12 Chinese zodiac signs, better than last year but not good enough. They should especially make more efforts to take care of themselves, because it is predicted they would be in sub-healthy status. Career and wealth horoscope is not bad; just keep away from conflicts among different team leaders in workplace and don’t make blind and impulsive investment. To maintain a harmonious marriage, the married should be more patient to their partner and care more about him or her. The singles are likely to harvest a romantic relationship. 
Rabbit Fortune in 2024
  • Career: The employees would be blessed by more opportunities. Focus on their work and don’t stand up for any side in the workplace, so as to protect themselves from troubles.
  • Wealth: The Rabbit people may earn more through their hard work. It’s not advised to make investment this year if knowing nothing about the project. Instead, using it to improve living quality and save the extra for difficult days.
  • Relationships: The married should make more efforts to maintain harmonious family atmosphere. As for the singles, it’s predicted they would find their lover and get along well with each other. 
  • Education: Their luck in education is average. As long as they would like to learn and spend time in it, they could achieve good scores in quizzes and examinations. 
  • Health: Their health horoscope is the worst among all. Considering it, eat healthily, have enough rest and do exercises regularly in daily life, so as to improve the immunity. 
Famous People: Rabbit Zodiac Eminent Personalities
Michael Jordan (Basketball Superstar): February 17, 1963, Water Rabbit
Johnny Depp (Actor): June 9, 1963, Water Rabbit
Kate Winslet (Actress): October 5, 1975, Wood Rabbit
Tiger Woods (Golfer): December 30, 1975, Wood Rabbit
Lionel Messi (Football Star): June 24, 1987, Fire Rabbit
Check 12 Chinese Zodiac Animals
- Last updated on Feb. 05, 2024 by Brenda Lian -
Questions & Answers on Year of the Rabbit
Asked by anonymous from MALAYSIA | Jan. 17, 2024 01:22Reply
dragon 1988 (male) with rabbit 1987(female)
dragon 1988 (male) with rabbit 1987(female)
good match for married?
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Answered by Kina | Jan. 17, 2024 18:40
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Your love compatibility is not so great but not so bad. You may need to make more efforts to improve your relationship. Good luck!
Asked by Garry from PHILIPPINES | Jan. 04, 2024 19:24Reply
Charm for a Fire Rabbit in 2024
Born August 1987, what would be the perfect lucky charm?
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Answered by Hailey | Jan. 07, 2024 23:14
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Generally speaking, this year is not so favorable for you and you may meet some troubles in the relationship. It is suggested to be more tolerated when getting along with others.
Answered by Garry | Jan. 08, 2024 04:34
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What kind of lucky charm should i get?
Answered by David | Jan. 08, 2024 18:04
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Some red charms can be helpful.
Asked by Rosemarie Noveda from PHILIPPINES | Dec. 24, 2023 10:13Reply
In the year of 2024, how would my life run??
I was born on april 21 1999 year of the rabbit
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Answered by Mandy | Dec. 25, 2023 19:27
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In 2024, you will have a better luck but it is no so great as other zodiacs. So it is better be more careful in your life in these years and keep positive towards life to wait better opportunities.
Asked by James from USA | Nov. 21, 2023 19:17Reply
Financial future
Hello, my friend was born August 31,1963 at 5:30 am in Cleveland ohio USA. I would like to find out what the future financially holds for him and health wise.
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Answered by Harry | Nov. 22, 2023 23:59
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These two years are not so smooth for Rabbit people and they need to take care of them in 2024 in health aspect.
Answered by Mp | Nov. 23, 2023 15:43
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I would like to know specifically about him pls
Asked by Fatemeh Mojtaba from IRAN | Aug. 13, 2023 23:13Reply
The result of the relationship
Hello, I was born in August 1999 and I am in a relationship with a boy born in November 1999. How will our relationship go? When will this relationship end in marriage?
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Answered by Dorothy | Aug. 14, 2023 20:58
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According to the love compatibility, you are not so well-matched. However, it can be improved by your joint efforts and you are suggested to communicate more for a relaxing relationship. Best wishes!
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