Year Of The Rabbit

Year Of The Rabbit – Chinese Zodiac

The Year of the Rabbit follows the Year of the Tiger in the Chinese zodiac.

The Rabbits are positive and diligent personalities who work hard in everything they do. But they are also prone to being critical and arrogant.

As Chinese Astrology is based on the Lunar Calendar, the actual years of Rabbit, influenced by the Chinese elements are given below.

Year Of The Rabbit : Dates

Year of Metal Rabbit:

6 February 1951 – 26 January 1952
3 February 2011 – 22 January 2012

Year of Water Rabbit:

25 January 1963 – 12 February 1964
22 January 2023 – 9 February 2024

Year of Wood Rabbit:

11 February 1975 – 30 January 1976
8 February 2035 – 27 January 2036

Year of Fire Rabbit:

29 January 1987 – 16 February 1988

Year of Earth Rabbit:

16 February 1999 – 4 February 2000

Year Of The Rabbit : Personality Traits

People born in the Year of the Rabbit are very pleasant and agreeable by nature. They are very generous, responsible and helpful. They are not afraid of obstacles. They take correct decisions after lot of deliberation. Rabbits are fortunate as they avoid taking bad decisions. By nature, they are kind, calm, tolerant, observant and graceful.

Year Of The Rabbit : Positive Traits

The Rabbit Year personalities create a sense of reliability and sincerity in their dealings with people by their grace and smile. They are highly determined in dealing with difficulties in ensuring a desirable and successful result by their enthusiasm and persistence.

Lady rabbits have charming looks and are very loyal to their friends. They are skillful and are good at painting, cooking, calligraphy and dress making. They are very good at heart and try to fulfill others needs without any problem.

Year Of The Rabbit : Negative Traits

Chinese Rabbits are highly guarded and conventional, and are averse to taking risks. They do not open up their minds to others and tend to get away from reality. They are obstinate, shallow, temperamental and isolated.

Influence of Elements

Characteristics of Year of the Rabbit Animal Sign are affected by the 5 Chinese elements.

Metal Rabbits

Metal Rabbits are very sensitive and emotional. They are private people who do not believe in public display of affection. They like to take a few challenges to advance their career. They have a strong determination compared to other rabbits. They are more motivated in getting what they want in life. They are not happy with routine and boring things.

Water Rabbit

Water Rabbits are timid and carefree people, and avoid quarrels with others. They are very sympathetic to others and are receptive to their emotions. They are gentle with others and will not hurt their feelings. They are good in dealing with customers. They can be easily frightened and deceived.

Wood Rabbit

Wood Rabbits are peaceful and wavering by nature. They may completely avoid taking decisions. They are gentle and charitable. They can work hard for others without rest and in the process drain themselves emotionally. Their generosity may be taken advantage of by others. However these Rabbit personalities make very good friends and do not mind playing second fiddle to others.

Fire Rabbit

Fire Rabbits are more ambitious and are strong enough to resist others. They do not mind going out in search of new things, and accumulate more knowledge. They do not mind getting into fights with others and show their annoyance. They make good friends in times of difficulty because of their honesty, smartness and charisma.

Earth Rabbits

Earth Rabbits are practical, highly reliable, and sympathetic. They give sensible advice when required. They are very much attached to their family and plan for their future. They are highly respected because of their hard work and sound guidance. Fortunate people will have Earth Rabbits as their companions in love and friendship.

Year Of The Rabbit : Health

The health and well being of people born in the Year of the Rabbit is just about average. The winters and season changes can prove to be bad for them. Exercise and proper food are recommended to prevent cold and other communicable diseases. In summer, they should drink more water to prevent skin problems. They can reduce anxiety and pressure by resorting to proper workout indoors.

Year Of The Rabbit : Career

People born in the Year of the Rabbit are assured of good jobs and of affluence because of their intelligence, awareness and big heart. They should be careful to complete the assignments they take up and not leave them midway. Some professions suitable for them are politics, religion, medicine, cultivation, judiciary and education.

Year Of The Rabbit : Love

People born in the Years of the Rabbit are very social. Their charming and witty personality attracts people to them. They are kind and caring in their relationships. They convert enemies into friends by their pleasant nature. They are generous and can be counted upon in times of hardships. But because of their indecisiveness, they are not good in handling emotional problems.

Year Of The Rabbit : Luck & Compatibility

Highly Compatible with Pig, Sheep, Dog
Should Avoid Dragon or Rat
Lucky Colors: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red
Unlucky Colors: Dark Brown, White, Dark Yellow
Lucky Numbers: 4, 3, 9
Unlucky Numbers: 1, 7, 8
Lucky Flowers: Snapdragon, Plantain Lily, Nerve Plant
Lucky Directions: Southeast, South, East

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