Year of the Rabbit
兔 · 卯 (mǎo)
Rabbit Personality
The Rabbit is the fourth sign in the Chinese zodiac cycle. People born in the Year of the Rabbit are often described as diplomatic and detail-oriented. They have a strong aesthetic sense and prefer harmony in their surroundings. Their compassion and gentle nature make them thoughtful friends, though they may hesitate when forced to make quick decisions.
Traits & Characteristics
Key Traits
- Quiet
- Elegant
- Kind
- Responsible
- Gentle
Strengths
- Compassionate
- Diplomatic
- Detail-oriented
- Creative
Weaknesses
- Overly sensitive
- Hesitant
- Can be pessimistic
Lucky Attributes
Lucky Numbers
3, 4, 6
Lucky Colors
Red, Pink, Purple, Blue
Lucky Directions
East, South, Northwest
Compatibility
The Rabbit in 2026 & 2027
Wood generates Fire — a productive year. Your base element feeds the year's element, suggesting efforts this year lay groundwork for future returns. Good for long-term projects.
Wood generates Fire — a productive year. Your base element feeds the year's element, suggesting efforts this year lay groundwork for future returns. Good for long-term projects.
Years of the Rabbit
The Rabbit recurs every 12 years. Note that the Chinese zodiac follows the lunar calendar — if you were born in January or February, check whether your birth date fell before or after Chinese New Year that year.
| Year | Element | Yin/Yang | Full Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | Earth | Yin | Yin Earth Rabbit |
| 1951 | Metal | Yin | Yin Metal Rabbit |
| 1963 | Water | Yin | Yin Water Rabbit |
| 1975 | Wood | Yin | Yin Wood Rabbit |
| 1987 | Fire | Yin | Yin Fire Rabbit |
| 1999 | Earth | Yin | Yin Earth Rabbit |
| 2011 | Metal | Yin | Yin Metal Rabbit |
| 2023 | Water | Yin | Yin Water Rabbit |
| 2035 | Wood | Yin | Yin Wood Rabbit |
The Wood Element
The Rabbit's fixed element is Wood, derived from its Earthly Branch (卯). This element colors the Rabbit's core characteristics regardless of birth year.
In the five-element cycle: Wood generates Fire, controls Earth, and is strengthened by Water. The birth year's element (from the Heavenly Stems) adds a second layer — which is why a Wood Rabbit and a Metal Rabbit can have quite different tendencies despite sharing the same animal sign.
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