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Chinese zodiac sign

The Rabbit

The Gentle Diplomat · Wood element

Rabbits keep the peace without losing their own ground. Their tact and sensitivity make a room gentler the moment they walk in.

Years of the Rabbit

A twelve-year cycle — every 12th year belongs to the Rabbit.

Key traits

  • · graceful
  • · considerate
  • · peace-loving

Lucky colors & numbers

pink, purple, blue · 3, 4, 6

Traditional association, sources vary

Harmonious signs

GoatDogPig

Challenging sign

Rooster — patience helps.

At work

Rabbits notice what a room needs before anyone says it. They excel where taste, timing and diplomacy matter.

In love & friendship

In love Rabbits are gentle, attentive and a little private. Trust is the whole game for them.

The Wood element

growth & vision. Strengths: visionary, persistent, nurturing.

Growth edge: learning to let go of control. Fields that often fit: founder, educator, designer.

Common questions

What years are the Year of the Rabbit?

Recent Rabbit years are 2023, 2011, 1999, 1987. The Chinese zodiac repeats on a twelve-year cycle, so the next Rabbit year is 2035.

What is the Rabbit personality like?

Rabbits keep the peace without losing their own ground. Their tact and sensitivity make a room gentler the moment they walk in.

Which signs are most compatible with the Rabbit?

Rabbit signs are traditionally most harmonious with Goat, Dog, Pig.

Which sign challenges the Rabbit?

Rooster is traditionally considered the most challenging pairing for Rabbit. Awareness and clear communication go a long way.

The deep reading

The Rabbit is only your surface layer

Your sign is the year. Your chart adds the month, day and hour — four pillars that turn a general profile into a personal reading.

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