Year of the Rabbit

According to Chinese zodiac signs, 2023 is the year of Rabbit (兔), more specifically, a water Rabbit year. Lunar new year start from January 22 and ends on February 9, 2024.

Chinese Zodiac Rabbit is the fourth of the 12 zodiac animals, following the rat, ox and tiger. Like an angel, the Rabbit is the mildest and most tender animal among the 12 Chinese zodiac signs. People born in the year of the Rabbits are usually gentle and lovely, innocent and lively, free and active, calm and obedient, generous, sympathetic and meticulous. In short, the Rabbit is a symbol of beauty, goodness and kindness.

However, often lacking consideration and decision, zodiac Rabbits are easy to lose good opportunities in career.

Chinese Zodiac Rabbit Years – Am I a Rabbit? 

An essential part of traditional Chinese culture, Chinese Zodiac years are in line with Chinese New Year, based on Lunar Calendar, and usually from late January until middle February. Since your birthday is set by Gregorian calendar, so you have to switch it to Lunar Calendar of the year you were born to confirm your Chinese zodiac animals. For example, if you were born in January 28, 1987 (a year of Rabbit), one day before Chinese New Year, so you are a tiger, instead of a Rabbit.

And, when are the Chinese zodiac years of Rabbit? The first thing to know is that every 12 years is a cycle. Any year with a remainder of 7 divided by 12 is the year of the Rabbit. For example, 2023÷12= quotient, and the remainder is 7, so 2023 is the zodiac year of the Rabbit. Other Chinese zodiac Rabbit years include 1903, 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023, 2035, etc.

Regarding Chinese zodiac signs, we also need consider the five elements, which are Gold (Metal), Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. Each element comes in a 60-year cycle. 2023 is a water Rabbit year, so next zodiac water Rabbit year will be 2083.

Finally the question, “am I a Rabbit? If you were born in 1975 or 1987 (or other years of Rabbit), you are most likely a Rabbit, but there is still chance you are a tiger. To find out the correct answer, see below the table, and check the exact start date and end date of each Rabbit zodiac year.

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Chinese Zodiac Rabbit in Chinese Culture

All animals in Chinese zodiac signs, including the Rabbit, have symbols and stories in traditional Chinese culture and Chinese history.

1. A symbol of the Moon

The Jade Rabbit, also known as the Moon Rabbit, is a mythical animal in ancient Chinese mythology. It lives on the moon and is responsible for medicine tamping in the moon palace. In folklore, it is also the incarnation or pet of Chang 'e.

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2. A symbol of longevity

In Taoism theory, Rabbit is immortal and can make the elixir of immortality. The Rabbit usually pounds the medicine under the osmanthus tree with a mortar. Later, the Rabbit gradually evolved into a symbol of Traditional Chinese Medicine industry.

3. Victim of injustice

The Chinese character "冤 – yuan", meaning “being treated unjustly”, has the character “兔” under the “宀”, is a symbol for a kind rabbit. Paraphrasing Texts and Words (Shuo Wen Jie Zi) explains, "Yuan -- suffering from injustice," is a rabbit under a net or fence cannot escape, but yield.

Lucky and Unlucky Things for People Born in the Chinese Zodiac Year of the Rabbit

Things to Bring Rabbit Good luck

Lucky numbers: 1, 3, 4, 6, and numbers containing 1, 3, 4 or 6, like 13, 46

Lucky days: the 26th, 27th, and 29th of every Chinese lunar month

Lucky colors: blue, yellow, green, red, pink, purple

Lucky flowers: Jasmine, plantain lily, cyclamen

Lucky plants: Dracaena sanderiana

Lucky direction: east (for wealth), south and northwest

Lucky months: the 1st, 4th, 8th, and 11th Chinese lunar months

Lucky floors: 1, 3, 6, 11, 13

Lucky stones: rose quartz, rhodocroshite, acicular crystal

Things to Bring Rabbit Bad Luck

Unlucky colors: dark brown, dark yellow, white

Unlucky numbers: 7, 8

Unlucky directions: west, southwest

Unlucky months: the 9th and 10th Chinese lunar months

Chinese Zodiac Rabbit Traits: Selfless, Quite, Elegant...

When it comes to the zodiac Rabbit traits, we all know that the Rabbit is gentle, clever, full of love and compassion, and very popular with family and friends.

Since ancient times, Rabbits have been a symbol of moon in China. In the Chinese zodiac signs, Rabbits are cute, kind, gentle, but a bit weak. Despite that they may not be very beautiful from the look, they are elegant and very attractive. When confronted trouble and difficulties, Rabbits still use sincere and kind words, instead of harsh, vulgar statements to explain and solve problem.

Regardless of friendly or stereotypical people, a Rabbit will show proper demeanor, and can always get along with different kinds of people. They don’t easily make enemies, or offend others, and are also very social. Therefore, Rabbits are good at obtaining the goodwill of others. 

According to Chinese zodiac signs, people born in the year of the Rabbit prefer peace and quiet and avoid possible conflicts, so it is difficult to get results if you try to stir up trouble with a Rabbit. In addition, Chinese zodiac Rabbit have an appreciation and interest in art and aesthetics such as music, painting, drama, photography, dance, food and so on. This artistic temperament makes them calm and not easy to anger.

It would be a mistake to think that all Rabbits are gentle, weak and irresponsible. In fact, Zodiac Rabbits also have a nimble side, being clever and responsive. In addition, Rabbits have unswerving self-confidence. Once they set a goal, they will proceed methodically without delay. They are also thoughtful and have keen observation, so there is little chance of Rabbits making mistakes.

Strengths of Rabbit:

They are delicate, gentle and considerate, and know how to put themselves in others' shoes;

They are optimistic, witty, can get along with anyone. They always crave for harmony, and pursue peace; 

Imaginative and creative;

Gifted for language and eloquence;

Excellent aesthetic judgment;

Be firm in a velvet glove. Once a Rabbit makes a decision, they are resolute and courageous.

Weakness of Rabbit:

Unambitious and prone to muddle along. A long period of comfortable life can lead to a lack of ambition;

Vain, sometimes timid, and prone to escape from reality;

The tendency to love all that easily lead to public affair;

Very stubborn to their own ideas, and not easy to compromise;

Most Rabbits are unwilling to live too monotonous, will continue to make life interesting, however, they do not delve deeply into things;

Overly sensitive.

Male Rabbit Personalities

Men born in the Chinse zodiac year of Rabbit are unusually courteous. Seeking ease and comfort and conflict-averse gives the Rabbit a bad reputation for being weak, opportunistic and self-indulgent. While male Rabbit may appear unfazed by the opinions of others, they actually react badly to criticism. Because of their quietness, people are prone to misunderstand about male Rabbit’s nature. In fact, they have a strong will and unswerving self-confidence. They are not gullible and can keep secrets. Outwardly nice and yes-man, but male Rabbit are inwardly stubborn.

Female Rabbit Personalities

In Chinese zodiac signs, women born in the year of Rabbit are sensitive, quick-witted and easygoing. They love collective life, being always polite and considerate, and popular among others. The only weakness of female Rabbit is jealousy, thus easily trapped by love. They often put family the first place and are very gentle with loved ones, but perfunctory or even cold with others. Being gifted and unwilling to restrain herself, female Rabbits are introverted, thoughtful, and wish others the same.

Chinese Zodiac Rabbit Five Elements for Five Characteristics

Chinese Zodiac Rabbit Love Compatibility – Your Most Compatible Zodiacs

Also want to know the best and worst match for Chinese zodiac Rabbit? Here we come with the love compatibility based on the Chinese zodiac signs -- a magical way to find your soulmate.

After all, people born in the year of Rabbit are usually very gentle, considerate, optimistic, and has excellent communication skills, thus are good partners to have a relationship with. However, according to zodiac Rabbit’s personality, Rabbits are sentimental, emotional, and somewhat dependent, thus they are perfect partners only when they find their best matches.

Best Matches: Sheep, Dog, Pig

Based on the Chinese zodiac animals characteristics, Rabbits are most compatible with sheep, dog and pig. If getting married with one of these three zodiac animals, they usually have happy marriages, and harmonious and peaceful family life.

Rabbit (Male) and Dog (female) Love Compatibility

You are a perfect couple. One can fully understand and support the other's needs, and each does his or her best to get them met. Male Rabbit is very perceptive, far-sighted, and good at thinking, and can quickly find the keys to solve problems in the relationship. While the female Dog is loyal, kind and has super logical judgment ability. Male Rabbit needs female Dog's support and encouragement, and female Dog is deeply attracted by male Rabbit's tenderness and intelligence. 

Rabbit (female) and Pig (Male) Love Compatibility

You are both selfless and never greedy. Your married life is satisfying and fulfilling. Male Pig is cheerful and generous, attentive and generous, while female Rabbit is clever and subtle. Male Pig loves female Rabbit's gentleness and kindness, and is willing to sacrifice his life for her and their family. Female Rabbit appreciates male Pig's fortitude and tolerance, and is always willing to help male Pig with her sagacity.

Least Matches: Rat, Rooster

Rabbit and rat can’t satisfy each other. it is unlikely for them to have mutual happiness. Besides, both Rabbit and Rat have good luck in adventures with opposite sex, which could also cause problems in their relationship.

If the mild Rabbit has a relationship with the aggressive Rooster, they probably will quarrel all the time.

Rabbit’s Love Compatibility with 12 Chinese Zodiac Animals

Guide for Rabbits’ Career & Jobs

Born to be mild and gentle, Rabbits take everything as it comes, and do not like to force themselves and others. They never fight with people, and won’t attack others for their own interests. Therefore, Rabbits are often suitable for literature, art, architecture, music, and other jobs in the artistic field. Many of them are gifted in art. There are also qualified for jobs that require intense attention and observation.

In Chinese zodiac signs, Rabbit is optimistic, and will keep forging ahead once setting a goal. So they are always on their way to pursue an ideal life or career. Besides, they like to follow the trend of everything. Generally, Rabbits need to avoid jobs that are competitive and demanding.

The occupations most fit for Rabbits include: planting, breeding, education, religion, medical, medicine, culture, military police, justice, politics and so on.

Zodiac Rabbit Famous People

Politicians:

Queen Victoria: born in May 24 (the 1st day of the fourth lunar month), 1819, Earth Rabbit

Artists:

Brad Pitt: born in December 18 (the 3rd day of the eleventh lunar month), 1963, Water Rabbit

Angelina Jolie: born in June 4 (the 25th day of the fourth lunar month), 1975 Wood Rabbit

Athletes:

David Beckham: born in May 2 (the 21st day of the third lunar month), 1975, Wood Rabbit

Michael Jordan: born in February 17 (the 14th day of the first lunar month), 1963, Water Rabbit

Lionel Messi: June 24 (the 29th day of the fifth lunar month), 1987, Fire Rabbit

Zodiac Rabbits’ Horoscope in 2026 - the year of the Horse

2026 is a year of breaking Tai Sui for people born in the Year of the Rabbit. Interpersonal relationships become somewhat strained, and misunderstandings often occur with others. Many troubles and burdens will arise in life. However, due to the arrival of the auspicious star "Tianxi", if one can actively and effectively implement the plans for engagement and marriage, it can largely mitigate the negative impacts brought by the unlucky year. For married people born in the Year of the Rabbit, due to the arrival of the ominous star "Ham Chi," they must learn to resist external temptations, remain loyal to their partners, and refrain from doing anything that could damage their family's happiness.

The "Tongue-Twisting" ominous star brings gossip and disputes, so you must be careful with your words this year, especially in public. Otherwise, you may easily cause trouble or even imprisonment. However, in 2026, there will still be many auspicious stars around you, such as "Heavenly Virtue," "Lucky Star," and "Eight Seats." As long as you can maintain a positive and optimistic attitude and not back down in the face of difficulties, with the support of benefactors and good fortune, the situation can be greatly improved.

Career

In the year 2026, those born in the Year of the Rabbit can benefit from the assistance of the "Heavenly Virtue" lucky star. Coupled with the support of the "Fame Star" and the "Eight Auspicious Symbols" lucky stars, their career horoscope will be quite good. For ordinary workers, if they perform outstandingly at work and receive recognition and promotion from their superiors, their salary structure will also undergo significant changes.

However, the Rabbit must not be complacent. Due to the presence of the "Rolling Tongue" and "Squeezing Claw" ominous stars, during interactions with colleagues, the Rabbit must be vigilant and refrain from speaking without restraint. Moreover, one should not criticize the leaders or colleagues in public.

Wealth

Entering 2026, for people born in the Year of the Rabbit, they can enjoy the assistance of the "Heavenly Virtue", "Good Fortune" and "Eight Auspicious Symbols" auspicious stars. Their horoscope in attracting good fortune is very strong. Additionally, with the support of the lucky deity, many favorable opportunities for making money will appear around them. As long as they can work hard and earn money steadily without spending recklessly, they can achieve some success.

For those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rabbit who are engaged in business, under the auspicious influence of the "Heavenly Virtue" and "Virtuous Deity" stars, they can actively expand their network of connections and also be able to meet important figures in the industry. They can obtain good cutting-edge business information from them.

However, due to the influence of the "Rolling Tongue" and "Squeezing Claws" ominous stars, when cooperating with friends on projects, they must be cautious and guard against the possibility of the other party secretly deceiving them, which may lead to some financial losses.

Love & Relationship

In 2026, the love life of those born in the Year of the Rabbit becomes rich and diverse. "Tianxi" is a love star, representing good fortune. For single Rabbit’s personal charm will become extremely powerful, attracting the attention of many people of the opposite sex. Relatives and friends around them will also help introduce partners, making it highly likely to find a partner. And there is even a possibility of quick marriage.

However, influenced by "Xianchi", those born in the Year of the Rabbit are prone to have short-term relationships. Additionally, the "Jiao Sha" evil star represents very difficult relationships. Therefore, before marriage, it is best to have a comprehensive understanding of the partner to avoid regretting the marriage afterwards.

Health

While those born under the sign of the Rabbit in 2026 will generally not have major health problems, minor illnesses and accidents should be avoided. Due to the presence of the auspicious stars "Tianxi" and "Xianchi," there will be many social engagements this year, such as frequent attendance at various celebratory banquets. It is essential to maintain a regular diet and sleep schedule to avoid placing a heavy burden on the digestive system.

At the same time, due to the influence of the inauspicious star "Jiaosha," those born in the Year of the Rabbit must pay attention to their respiratory system and potential skin allergies. 

Chinese Zodiac Rabbit Vocabulary & Idioms