Rabbit (zodiac)

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This article is about the Chinese Zodiac animal. For the band, see Year of the Rabbit.

The twelve animals of Chinese astrology:
Rat	Ox
Tiger	Rabbit
Dragon	Snake
Horse	Sheep
Monkey	Rooster
Dog	Pig

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The Rabbit ( 卯 ) is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar and Chinese New Year. The Rabbit is said to be quiet, reserved, retrospective and thoughtful.

In the related Vietnamese zodiac, the cat takes the place of the rabbit.

1 Years and the Five Elements
2 Attributes
3 Rabbit Attributes
4 Famous people born in the year of the rabbit
5 See also
6 External links

[edit] 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

[edit] Attributes

Image:Rabbit.svg

People born in the Year of the Rabbit often make ideal diplomats or politicians. A Rabbit person has grace, culture and beautiful manners. Although Rabbit people get on well with everyone, at heart they are basically reserved creatures, and are only really happy when they are engrossed in some sort of scholarly or intellectual activity. They are just too sensitive for the world around them. They are not able to thrive in a competitive or aggressive environment, and it makes them anxious if someone forces them to take risks. Their inner world is simply too delicate for unsettled or unpredictable situations, and they tend to create a peaceful and comfortable atmosphere on a hunch. This character trait makes them very hospitable and attentive people, who take care of those around.

The average Rabbit person emphasizes the importance of small details. They pay attention to everything from colour, 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.

Person born in the year of 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. This does not imply that these people are frivolous or irresponsible, for when they truly believe in something, they are serious, perseverant 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] Rabbit Attributes

Zodiac Location	4th
Ruling hours	5am-7am
Direction	East
Season and month	Spring, March
Gemstone	Pearl
Roughly equivalent western sign	Pisces
Polarity	Yin
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