The Rabbit 兔
gentle · tactful · observant · artistic
Rabbit personality
Best traits: gentle, tactful, observant, artistic. Rabbits are calm, kind, and socially graceful. They avoid conflict, read a room well, and have good taste in design and detail.
Weak spots: They can be conflict-avoidant to a fault, over-sensitive to criticism, and hesitant when a firm decision is needed.
Rabbit years
People born in these years are Rabbits (check the Chinese New Year cut-off if you were born in January or February):
1939 · 1951 · 1963 · 1975 · 1987 · 1999 · 2011 · 2023 · 2035
Rabbit compatibility
- Best match: Dog — the classic "secret friend" pairing.
- Also strong: Goat, Pig (same affinity triangle).
- Hardest match: Rooster (direct opposition).
See how the Rabbit pairs with all 12 signs →
The Rabbit by element
Every Rabbit also has one of five elements, set by the birth year: Wood Rabbit · Fire Rabbit · Earth Rabbit · Metal Rabbit · Water Rabbit. The element colours the personality — see how the five elements work.
Lucky for the Rabbit
Numbers: 3, 4, 6. Colors: pink, red, purple, blue. Suggested careers: diplomat, designer, teacher, therapist, editor.
Frequently asked questions
What years are Rabbit years?
Recent Rabbit years are 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023, 2035. They repeat every 12 years. If you were born in January or February, check the Chinese New Year date for your year.
What is the Rabbit personality like?
Rabbits are calm, kind, and socially graceful. They avoid conflict, read a room well, and have good taste in design and detail. On the difficult side: They can be conflict-avoidant to a fault, over-sensitive to criticism, and hesitant when a firm decision is needed.
Who is the Rabbit most compatible with?
The Dog (the "secret friend" pairing), plus the Goat and Pig. The hardest match is the Rooster.
Is the Rabbit a lucky sign?
No sign is luckier than another in the Chinese zodiac — each has strengths and weaknesses. The Rabbit's lucky numbers are 3, 4, 6 and lucky colors are pink, red, purple, blue.