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The 'Rabbit' ( '' ) is the fourth animal symbol in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. According to traditional Chinese astrology, the Rabbit is quiet, reserved, retrospective, thoughtful and lucky.
In the related Vietnamese zodiac, the cat takes the place of the rabbit.^[1][2]

Contents

Years and the Five Elements

Attributes

Traditional Rabbit Attributes/Associations

References

See also

External links

Years and the Five Elements

Persons born within these date ranges can be said to have been born in the "year of the Rabbit," while also bearing the following elemental sign:

★ 29 January, 1903 - 15 February, 1904: Water Rabbit

★ 14 February, 1915 - 2 February, 1916: Wood Rabbit

★ 2 February, 1927 - 22 January, 1928: Fire Rabbit

★ 19 February, 1939 - 7 February, 1940: Earth Rabbit

★ 6 February, 1951 - 26 January, 1952: Metal Rabbit

★ 25 January, 1963 - 12 February, 1964: Water Rabbit

★ 11 February, 1975 - 30 January, 1976: Wood Rabbit

★ 29 January, 1987 - 16 February, 1988: Fire Rabbit

★ 16 February, 1999 - 4 February, 2000: Earth Rabbit

★ 3 February, 2011 - 22 January, 2012: Metal Rabbit

★ 2023 - 2024: Water Rabbit

★ 2035 - 2036: Wood Rabbit

★ 2047 - 2048: Fire Rabbit

Attributes

Those following traditional Chinese astrology consider people born in the Year of the Rabbit to make ideal diplomats or politicians. In Chinese astrological thought, a "rabbit person" is graceful, cultured and well-mannered. Although Rabbit people get along well with many people, at heart they are considered to be basically reserved creatures, and are only truly happy when engrossed in some sort of scholarly or intellectual activity. Rabbit people are considered too sensitive for the world around them; they are not able to thrive in competitive or aggressive environments, and are anxious when others force them to take risks. Their inner world is considered too delicate for unsettled or unpredictable situations, and they tend to create peaceful and comfortable atmospheres--like rabbit dens--instinctively. According to traditional Chinese astrology, this characteristic makes them very hospitable and attentive people, who take care of those around them.
The average Rabbit person emphasizes the importance of small details. They pay attention to everything from color, design and furniture to food and conversation. And only when they are sure that everything has been arranged as they wish can these people relax and have fun.
People born in the year of the Rabbit often lead a conservative lifestyle where one of the most important things is their security. This quality has a negative side also: opting for safety over risk, they may miss good opportunities. These people are not frivolous or irresponsible, for when they truly believe in something, they are serious, persevering and capable.
Calm as they are, it is not easy to provoke Rabbit people. They are sentimental and compassionate. They can be moved by the personal problems you share with them.

Traditional Rabbit Attributes/Associations

Attribute
Zodiac Location	4th
Ruling hours	5am-7am
Direction	East
Season and month	Spring, March
Gemstone	Pearl
Color	Green, peach
Roughly equivalent western sign	Pisces
Polarity	Yin
Positive Traits	Sensitive, tactful, well-mannered, hospitable, modest, diplomatic, artistic
Negative Traits	Indecisive, gossipy, hypochondrial, naive, timid, gullible
Countries	Oman, Iraq, Malaysia, Croatia, Chile, Syria

References

1. Question # 16 : Cat and Rabbit
2. Chinese Astrology - Chinese Zodiac Symbols

See also

★ Rabbit

★ Chinese Zodiac

External links

★ Another Rabbit zodiac site