Year of the Rabbit

The Rabbit Chinese zodiac is the fourth zodiac sign among all Chinese zodiac animals, just right between the Tiger and the Dragon. Years of the Rabbit also include 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, and 2023. 2035 will be the next Rabbit Chinese zodiac year.

Chinese Rabbit zodiac is usually believed to be a happy-go-lucky, especially the Water Rabbit (one of the Rabbits categorized by the Five Elements). People born in the Year of the Rabbit are often docile and kind. Rabbits are typically vegetarians and do not fight other animals for resources. Therefore, the Rabbit is also considered the symbol of goodness and peace in traditional Chinese culture.

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Chinese Zodiac Rabbit Years

Recent years of the Rabbit as follows include 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, and 2023. If your birthday is in one of the above years, then you might be a Rabbit.

The Chinese zodiac years are based on the Chinese Lunar New Year (one of the most significant festivals in China), dating from the end of January to the middle of February. Therefore, you need to switch your birthday to the Lunar Calendar. If your birthday starts in early or mid-February of 1927, 1939, 1951, 1975, 1999, or 2011, then you are more likely to be a Rabbit, but there is some chance you are a Tiger.

To know the correct answer, you can check out the precise date in the table below.

Years & Dates for Chinese Zodiac Rabbit

Rabbit Years Date 1927 February 2, 1927 – January 22, 1928 1939 February 19, 1939 – February 7, 1940 1951 February 6, 1951 – January 26, 1952 1963 January 25, 1963 – February 12, 1964 1975 February 11, 1975 – January 30, 1976 1987 January 29, 1987 – February 16, 1988 1999 February 16, 1999 – February 4, 2000 2011 February 3, 2011 – January 22, 2012 2023 January 22, 2023 – February 9, 2024 2035 February 8, 2035 – January 27, 2036

Zodiac Rabbit Horoscope 2026 (Year of the Horse)

For Rabbit people, due to conflicts with the God of Tai Sui, 2026 will be a difficult year. However, if you can plan ahead and adjust your mental attitude, you can still smoothly get through it. How to deal with all kinds of unlucky events? Check the following Rabbit horoscope for 2026 to find the solutions.

Love & Relationships

For single zodiac Rabbits, 2026 is the year of experiencing fluctuations. Singles can participate in more social activities, but should not rush to establish relationships. Although single individuals may have the opportunity to meet a desired partner, they also need to be cautious of impulsiveness or misunderstandings that may affect their relationship development.

Rabbit people with a partner may tend to lack a sense of security and may suspect that their partner is unfaithful to them. This could bring conflicts to their relationships. You need to further deepen trust and understanding in love. It is necessary to prevent toxic romantic encounters. Keep yourself clean and act righteously to maintain the stability of relationships.

Career

Your work status in 2026 is good, and tasks are handled with ease. This also means that you need to put in a lot of effort. It is recommended that Rabbit actively improve their professional abilities and expand their interpersonal relationships in 2026.

Be cautious of the breakdown of interpersonal relationships. Also, pay attention to communicating more with colleagues to avoid deviations in the final outcome of the tasks. In the latter part of 2026, there may be some career bottlenecks, and you may feel extremely stressed. Therefore, it is recommended to stay vigilant and flexible, adjust career planning in time, and try to be more productive to cope with these challenges.

Wealth

In 2026, people born in the Year of the Rabbit will have good fortune. Although your main income may not reach the expected level, your side business will bring you unexpected joy. Although there is a possibility of obtaining substantial returns, it is important to manage your finances properly and avoid excessive spending.

Investing in spring and winter will be more advantageous. However, it is still necessary to keep a clear head and not blindly follow the trend of investment. It is advised to do the risk assessment and plan savings reasonably to avoid unnecessary loss due to impulsiveness.

Health

In terms of health, people born in the Year of the Rabbit need to pay extra attention to their physical condition in 2026. Due to the huge fluctuations in fortune, there may be problems caused by stress or emotions, such as insomnia, anxiety, or digestive issues.

The Rabbit should keep a balanced diet, avoid junk food, and participate in healthy activities to ensure general fitness. It is recommended to maintain a regular timetable of waking and sleeping. In addition, avoiding excessive fatigue and emotional fluctuations will help maintain a healthy state throughout the year.

Lucky Things for Rabbit Zodiac

Lucky Things

Lucky Numbers: 3, 4, 6
Lucky Colors: blue, yellow, red, pink, purple
Lucky Flowers: jasmine, plantain lily, cyclamen
Lucky Directions: east, south
Lucky Months: the 1st, 4th, 8th, and 11th Chinese lunar months

Unlucky Things

Unlucky Numbers: 1, 7, 8
Unlucky Colors: dark, brown, white
Unlucky Directions: west, north, southwest
Unlucky Months: the 9th and 10th Chinese lunar months

Chinese Zodiac Rabbit Personality Traits

Rabbits believe that it is easy for people to be mutually friendly, therefore, Rabbits have always tried to be polite, even to their enemies. And they could even smile away from people who used to hurt them. However, Rabbit people are prone to indulge in comfort too much. If Rabbits need to choose what kind of lifestyle they prefer, they must select the most comfortable one.

Strengths of Rabbits

1. Smart and Witty: People born in the year of the Rabbit are flexible, with strong learning and high comprehension abilities. They could approach situations from a unique perspective and find solutions.

2. Elegant and Calm: Rabbit people conduct themselves with grace and eloquence, paying more attention to the quality of life. They could calm down and be rational when faced with difficulties and setbacks. Hares are modest in normal life, which can be seen from their outfits.

3. Strong Sense of Responsibility: The Chinese zodiac Rabbit personality tends to be hardworking and responsible, being able to deal with important tasks and complete them meticulously.

Weaknesses of Rabbits

1. Indecision: People born in the year of the Rabbit are often indecisive when making decisions. Hesitation will easily cause them to miss opportunities.

2. Lack of Confidence: Chinese zodiac Rabbit characteristics are sometimes inferior due to shortcomings or criticism from others. When in the face of new environments and challenges, they are prone to be upset and fearful, taking more time to adapt.

3. Easy to be Satisfied: Not ambitious for life, Rabbit men are usually clinging to the status quo, and lack motivation, contributing to missed development opportunities.

Rabbit Man Personality

Advantages: Men born in the year of the Rabbit are kind. They don't like conflict and try to avoid arguments with others. In social situations, they are adept at listening to others' ideas and respecting their feelings, which makes them welcome by friends and colleagues. In addition, Rabbit men are patient enough. They will not give up their goals easily. In their careers, planning ahead and focusing on details will push them to be excellent at work.

Disadvantages: Chinese zodiac Rabbit men's characteristics are sometimes too sensitive to extricate themselves from negative feelings when encountering setbacks. Therefore, it's important for Rabbit men to learn to adjust their mindset and remain optimistic.

When it comes to love, Rabbit men are usually more introverted. They don't express their feelings easily, but they crave love inside. When falling in love, they will strive to create a romantic atmosphere and tend to their partner with all their hearts. In his career, the Rabbit man tends to seek stability, preferring a stable work environment, instead of taking risks. In the workplace, they are hardworking and good at cooperating with others, which helps them earn high praise from colleagues.

Rabbit Woman Personality

Advantages: Rabbit women's personalities are gentle, compassionate, and gracious enough, and they do not like arguments with others. Besides, they are observant enough to capture details and are keenly aware of other people's emotional changes. Therefore, when someone they care about is stuck in tough situations, Rabbit women are willing to offer help. That kind of good quality makes them easily earn people's trust in relationships.

Disadvantages: Women born in Year of the Rabbit tend to be emotional sometimes, and easily affected by outside circumstances. They could probably experience ups and downs in a second. Large mood swings make them elusive, to some extent, having a certain influence on interpersonal relationships.

Once the Rabbit women stick to their own opinions, it is hard to change. They are quite independent, preferring to work in their way, which could probably make them too stubborn to listen to others' suggestions.

Chinese Zodiac Rabbit Traits Based on Five Elements

According to the Chinese Five Elements Theory (a system view in Chinese culture), each zodiac sign is categorized by Five Elements, including Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. Every type has different traits from each other. Besides, it will take 60 years to meet the next year of the Rabbit with the same element. For instance, the 2023 year of the Rabbit is a water Rabbit year. The next Water Rabbit year will be 2083. Here are the more specific years of Chinese zodiac Rabbit, check if you are a member of the Rabbit.

Elements of Rabbits Personalities Recent Years Wood Rabbit Quick-witted, optimistic, upright, but selfish 1975, 2035 Fire Rabbit Large-minded, smart, flexible, and ardor 1927, 1987 Earth Rabbit Hard-working, straightforward, prudent but hidebound 1939, 1999 Gold Rabbit Kind-hearted, observant, easy-going but competitive 1951, 2011 Water Rabbit Gentle, friendly, conservative and introverted 1963, 2023

Chinese Zodiac Rabbit Compatibility

Want to know which animal sign you are most compatible with? Try to find your soulmate through Chinese zodiac signs, in an amazing way. Those who are born in the year of the Rabbit are associated with being smart, considerate, and reliable, which allows them to have the qualities to be a good partner. But Rabbit people sometimes are indecisive, sensitive, and overcautious. Therefore, they could be the best partner only when they find their truly complementary and suitable partner.

Best Matches: Dog, Goat, Pig

Rabbit and Dog Compatibility: Zodiac Rabbit and zodiac Dog are seen as Six Combinations (a zodiac signs group used to analyze relationships between people). Dog people are loyal and reliable, bringing a sense of security to Rabbit people. The Rabbit people are known for sensitivity gentleness, well understanding of the feelings of the Dog. Two sides are compatible with each other in characters, tending to create a lovely atmosphere when being together. In careers or life, they can become the best partners for each other.

Rabbit and Goat Compatibility: The Rabbit and the Goat have many similarities in their personalities. And they are both gentle and considerate, compassionate. Goat people are empathetic, Rabbit people are good at listening, therefore, both parties can feel each other's care and understanding. This kind of tacit understanding makes their relationship more intimate, whether it is friends or lovers, they can get along well. And their marriage is considered as the best-matched marriage.

Rabbit and Pig Compatibility: The Rabbit and the Pig are recognized as Triad Harmony (a pattern in Chinese astrology), which is believed that they could bring good luck to each other in this group. Pig people are optimistic and full of enthusiasm for life, inspiring Rabbit people to be more positive. Rabbit people tend to be a bit more negative due to their introverted personality. But under the impact of Pig people, they will become more confident and unclouded. The complementary characteristics between the two could make them not only support each other but also grow together.

Worst Matches: Horse, Rooster, Monkey

Rabbit and Horse Compatibility: Horse people are enthusiastic, independent, and strong, focusing on efficiency and pursuing freedom in life. Rather, Rabbit people tend to be conservative, preferring a stable life, and not excelling at arguing with others. There is a collision of values between the two. The casual trait of the Horse will make the Rabbit feel insecure, while the slow pace of the Rabbit may also make the Horse feel impatient.

Rabbit and Rooster Compatibility: Rooster people are straightforward, petty, and full of momentum, preferring challenges and having multiple means. On the contrary, Rabbit people are gentle, pursuing steady and harmony in life, instead of competing with others. There is a gap between the two sides of life and the world, which is easy to cause contradictions.

Rabbit and Monkey Compatibility: Monkey people are intelligent, lively, and possessive, chasing new and exciting things and having a sense of adventure. While Rabbit people are gentle, stable, and considerate, preferring to do things step by step, instead of taking risks. The liveliness of the Monkey will bring pressure to the Rabbit, at the same time, the consideration and steadiness of the Rabbit may seem too conservative for Monkey people. Those make both sides incompatible with each other.

Career Guide for Rabbit People

1. Counseling Industry
Service Counselor: Gentle and amicable quality allows hare people to provide customers with considerate services. Because they are adept at listening to others, and could patiently provide solutions for them, which is in favor of increasing service satisfaction and maintaining a good image of the enterprise.

Career Counselor: Zodiac Rabbits can use their analytical skills and understanding of different industries. To provide job seekers with consulting services in terms of career planning, job searching skills, current industry trends, etc., Hare people could help them find career development direction.

2. Culture Transmission:
Editor: With a keen perception and strong control ability, Rabbits can edit the manuscript meticulously. At the same time, the rich imagination and creativity of the Rabbit people also allow them to play an active role in topic selection and content creation.

Journalist: Curiosity and the spirit of exploration make Zodiac Rabbit keenly capture social hot spots and dig deep into the truth behind the incidents. Their affinity and communication skills also help them interview a variety of people, gaining valuable information and delivering authentic news to the public.

3. Administration
Human Resources Specialist: People born in years of the Rabbit are good at communicating with people, making them use their talents in recruitment, training, relationship management, etc. Their empathy and patience help them better understand the needs and problems of employees, creating a better development environment for the company.

Rabbit in Chinese Culture

Chinese symbols for Rabbits are various and they carry different qualities in China and other Western countries. For example, Benny Rabbit, the classic cartoon character, created by Warner Bros, is loved by the audience for its traits, witty, humorous, and slightly arrogant. By contrast, in China, according to Auspicious Omens Picture (a collection of work depicting auspicious omens), the white rabbit is regarded as an auspicious symbol, however, the red rabbit carries more luck than the white one.

1. Symbol of Reproduction:
Rabbits have a strong reproductive ability. Female rabbits can give birth to dozens of cubs in a year and even be pregnant again in the same year. Therefore, rabbits are regarded as a symbol of fertility and bringing children and happiness.

2. Symbol of Astuteness:
An old saying goes like that A Crafty Hare Has Three Burrows. The idiom is often used to describe people as smart and resourceful as rabbits. Hares will create several burrows to hide and raise their babies, reflecting the awareness of risk prevention and astuteness.

3. Symbol of the Moon:
The pregnancy period of the rabbit is 29 days, which coincides with the waxing and waning of the moon. Besides, the upper lip of the rabbit has a cleft, which is tied to the lack of the moon’s shape most of the time. That’s the reason why it is also called the Moon Rabbit (a character in Chinese mythology), also named as Lunar Rabbit.

Why the Rabbit Ranks Fourth

The following story is considered as one of the versions of the later chapter of The Tortoise and the Hare, also explaining the reason why Chinese zodiac sign Rabbit would rank 4th of all zodiac animals.

As we know, the Hare lost the race against the Tortoise because of his pride. Later, the Jade Emperor wanted to choose the 12 zodiac signs as his guardians, and both the Rabbit and the Turtle participated. The Rabbit encountered the Turtle again on the road. Turtle's sister was injured at that time. But the doctor was unwilling to treat her unless the Turtle could overrun the Hare. In order to help the Turtle, the Rabbit went to the village to compete with him. The Rabbit deliberately pretended to sleep on the way so that the Turtle could win the game. Finally, the doctor healed the Turtle's sister.

As we know, the Hare lost the race against the Tortoise because of his pride. Later, the Jade Emperor wanted to choose the 12 zodiac signs as his guardians, and both the Rabbit and the Turtle participated. The Rabbit encountered the Turtle again on the road. Turtle's sister was injured at that time. But the doctor was unwilling to treat her unless the Turtle could overrun the Hare. In order to help the Turtle, the Rabbit went to the village to compete with him. The Rabbit deliberately pretended to sleep on the way so that the Turtle could win the game. Finally, the doctor healed the Turtle's sister.

Famous People Born in the Year of the Rabbit

Name Date Element of Rabbit Albert Einstein March 14, 1879 Earth Rabbit David Beckham May 2, 1975 Wood Rabbit Johnny Depp June 9, 1963 Water Rabbit Lionel Messi June 24, 1987 Fire Rabbit Michael Jordan February 17, 1963 Water Rabbit Ralph Lauren October 14, 1939 Earth Rabbit Shi Tiesheng January 4, 1951 Gold Rabbit

Chinese Zodiac Rabbit Vocabulary & Idioms

Chinese Pinyin English 生肖 shēng  xiāo Chinese Zodiac 农历生日 nóng  lì  shēng  rì Lunar Birthday 你属什么 nǐ  shǔ  shĕn  me What is you Chinese zodiac animal? 我属兔 wǒ  shǔ  tù  de I am a Rabbit in the Chinese zodiac signs. 动若脱兔 dòng  ruò  tuō  tù Move as swiftly as a startled rabbit. 龟毛兔角 guī  máo  tù  jiǎo Something that simply doesn't exist. 见兔顾犬 jiàn  tù  gù  quǎn On seeing a hare, one calls off the hound. 狡兔三窟 jiǎo  tù  sān  kū A wily hare has three burrows. 惊猿脱兔 jīng  yuán  tuō  tù Flee in a hurry. 犬兔之争 quǎn  tù  zhī  zhēng A conflict or competition between two parties. 守株待兔 shǒu  zhū  dài  tù Trust to chance and windfalls. 兔死狗烹 tù  sǐ  gǒu  pēng Kick out the ladder when one has climbed up it. 兔死狐悲 tù  sǐ  hú  bēi Sympathy for one's kind. 兔走乌飞 tù  zǒu  wū  fēi How time flies.