Rabbit (zodiac)

The Rabbit ( ) 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 .

In the related Vietnamese zodiac, the cat takes the place of the rabbit. [cite web |url=http://www.asiaflash.com/rao/repon-16.shtml |title=Question # 16 : Cat and Rabbit |accessdate=2007-06-02 |publisher="Master Rao's Astrology Center" at asiaflash.com |quote="for some "Chinese-inspired" peoples in Southeast Asia, especially the Vietnamese, the Rabbit is replaced by the Cat"] [cite web |url= http://www.danwei.org/china_information/chinese_astrology_chinese_zodi.php |title=Chinese Astrology - Chinese Zodiac Symbols |accessdate=2007-06-02 |last=Dror Poleg |publisher=danwei.org|quote= "For example, the Vietnamese zodiac is identical to Chinese zodiac except the fourth animal is the cat not 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

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, well-mannered, articulate, talented, and ambitious. They are virtuous, reserved, and have excellent taste. Rabbit people are admired, trusted, and are often financially lucky. 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 Rabbits of the Chinese Zodiac are considered timid and attractive. This Sign is extremely popular and has a wide circle of family and friends. Its compassionate nature leads it to be very protective of those it holds dear, but where romance is concerned, the Rabbit's sentimentality can lead it to idealize relationships. The sweet, sensitive Rabbit often ends up giving more of itself to a partner than is realistic or healthy. The good news is, when this Sign goes off-balance, the Rabbit's core group of friends and its stable home life help bring it back to center.

The Rabbit is a rather delicate Sign that needs a solid base in order to thrive. Lacking close, supportive friends and family, the Rabbit might just break down in tears at the first sign of conflict. Emotional upsets in this Sign's life can even lead to physical illnesses. Rabbits dislike arguments and other conflict and will try anything to avoid a fight; this results in something of a pushover nature. Rabbits can also lapse into pessimism and may seem stuck in life -- often to mask their insecure natures. Rabbits tend to move through life's lessons at their own, rather contemplative pace; it's a waste of time to become exasperated with this Sign's seeming disinterest in facing its problems and conquering them.

With the right partner - meaning someone whose high principles won't allow it to take advantage of this sensitive, giving Sign - the Rabbit can make an incredibly loving and protective partner or family member. Rabbits love to entertain at home and always make sure their house is comfortable and tastefully-furnished. What Rabbits need most is a stronger sense of self-worth and the security that comes with it. Their discerning natures, coupled with some hard-won assertiveness, will help these happy creatures go far. 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.

Most compatible with those born in the years of the Sheep, Pig, and Dog.

Traditional Rabbit Attributes/Associations

References

See also

*Rabbit
*Chinese Zodiac

External links

* [http://www.gotohoroscope.com/chinese-zodiac-rabbit.html Another Rabbit zodiac site]
* [http://www.tarot.com/astrology/chinese/?sign=rabbit Tarot.com profile]
* [http://www.paranormality.com/rabbit.shtml Rabbit Chinese Star sign]
* [http://www.chinavoc.com/zodiac/rabbit/compati.asp Rabbit compatibility page]
* [http://pages.infinit.net/garrick/chinese/rabbit.html Chinese Zodiac]