Rabbit zodiac sign
The Rabbit ( 兔 ) is the fourth animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. According to traditional Chinese astrology, the Rabbit is quiet, reserved, retrospective, thoughtful and lucky. The Year of the Rabbit is associated with the earthly branch symbol 卯.
In the related Vietnamese zodiac, the cat takes the place of the rabbit.
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
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 also has a negative side: 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.
[edit] 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, uncomplicated
Negative Traits Indecisive, gossipy, unintelligent, hypochondriacal, naive, timid, gullible, superficial
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