2023 is the year of the rabbit. It is a water rabbit year which occurs every 60 years. Year of the rabbit 2023 begins on the Chinese New Year from Jan. 22, 2023, to Feb. 9, 2024.
The recent rabbit years are 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, and 2023… If you were born in one of the years, then your Chinese zodiac sign is the Rabbit.
The rabbit symbolizes beauty and good luck in the Chinese zodiac, thus Year of the Rabbit 2023 is a lucky year for most people. Things are recovering and life will get better soon. Take advantage of the lucky horoscope in 2023, you will have a good chance of success in the Year of Rabbit!
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- Rabbit Years
- Horoscope Predictions in Year of the Rabbit 2023
- Rabbit's Lucky Things
- Rabbit's Personality
- Rabbit's Compatibility
- Famous People Born in Rabbit Years
Years of the Rabbit 2023, 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963...
The Year of the Rabbit comes every 12 years as a cycle. The Chinese zodiac year begins with the Chinese New Year. Which means it begins in late January or early February.
According to Chinese astrology, each zodiac year is associated with one of the five elements: Gold [Metal], Wood, Water, Fire, or Earth. 2023 is the Year of the water rabbit. A Water rabbit year comes every 60 years.
Rabbit Years and Elements
| 2023 | 22 Jan 2023 - 9 Feb 2024 | Water Rabbit |
| 2011 | 3 Feb 2011 - 22 Jan 2012 | Gold Rabbit |
| 1999 | 16 Feb 1999 - 4 Feb 2000 | Earth Rabbit |
| 1987 | 29 Jan 1987 - 16 Feb 1988 | Fire Rabbit |
| 1975 | 11 Feb 1975 - 30 Jan 1976 | Wood Rabbit |
| 1963 | 25 Jan 1963 - 12 Feb 1964 | Water Rabbit |
| 1951 | 6 Feb 1951 - 26 Jan 1952 | Gold Rabbit |
| 1939 | 19 Feb 1939 - 7 Feb 1940 | Earth Rabbit |
Chinese Zodiac Calculator
As the Chinese zodiac sign is calculated based on the lunar calendar, you will have to find out your lunar birthdates to find out your zodiac animal sign. Use the Chinese Zodiac calculator below to find out your zodiac sign and element.
Chinese Zodiac Horoscope Predictions in Year of the Rabbit 2023
The Year of the water rabbit is supposed to be a year of
energy, changes, and possibilities. Entering Year of the Rabbit 2023, every zodiac sign's horoscope will change. Some will end the misfortune and get good luck. Some may encounter a number of difficulties.
Find out your fortune predictions in the coming new year.
- Rat
- Ox
- Tiger
- Rabbit
- Dragon
- Snake
- Horse
- Goat
- Monkey
- Rooster
- Dog
- Pig
Rabbit's Horoscope 2023
Rabbit’s Career in 2023: Rabbit people will have some good chances at work and meet new challenges this year. These attempts definitely improve their workability rapidly. For some reason, rabbits may not get a promotion soon this year. But don’t worry, every effort will pay off later.
Rabbit’s Wealth in 2023: Rabbit people should make good use of their money this year. They should avoid risky investments and save more money for unexpected needs. Do not believe anyone who promises vast profits. Before lending money to other people, they should think twice to avoid financial loss.
Rabbit’s Relationship in 2023: For single rabbits, it is a pleasant time for them to find the right partner. But they should make friends with strangers carefully and always guard against the harm others might do. Married rabbits should keep good communication with their partners and give more courage to help their partners get through this tough time. Otherwise, they were likely to lose heart.
Rabbit’s Health in 2023: Rabbits may suffer from nervous system disease this year because of their unstable mood. During this period, they are weak and can't even do anything with energy. The best way to solve this problem is to stay positive and keep a balanced diet. In the latter half of 2023, rabbits' health will improve.
Read monthly predictions on Rabbit’s Horoscope in 2023.
How to Get Lucky in 2023 for Rabbits?
Rabbit people will encounter Ben Ming Nian [birth sign year] in 2023. They are thought to offend the God of Age, which will bring them bad luck. Don't worry. Follow the lucky things and avoid these unlucky ones below, it may help you have a smooth year in 2023.
Rabbit's Lucky Things
- Lucky Numbers: 3, 7, 9
- Lucky Colors: purple, pink
- Lucky Direction: west
Rabbit's Unlucky Things
- Unlucky Numbers: 1, 6, 8
- Unlucky Colors: white, yellow
- Unlucky Direction: north
Read more to learn how to be lucky in your zodiac year.
What Is the Year of the Rabbit Personality?
Being gentle and approachable, people may have an illusion of thinking rabbits are relatively weak, but in fact, rabbit people have very strong willpower. They have their own ideas and will work hard to pursue their goals.
Rabbits are optimistic, friendly, and kind-hearted. They seldom offend others or argue with others. Rabbit people may not become powerful leaders like the tiger, but they are good friends.
Female Rabbit's Characteristics
With a kind and tender heart, female rabbits are approachable and have many friends. However, rabbit people are too soft with friends and children which makes them get hurt easily. Thanks to their sensitive characteristic, rabbit people are born artists.
Female rabbits are sensitive, they don't like to be constrained in a relationship. They don't fall in love with anyone easily. Once female rabbits fall in love with someone, they will set all their mind on their love. Because of their character, they are popular among many males. Above all, female rabbits value their families very much.
Male Rabbit's Characteristics
Almost all male rabbits were born with the same shortcoming – they have no ambition. They are sometimes very timid and lack security, possibly because they long for a comfortable life. This characteristic makes male rabbits family-type people, they are fond of cooking, cleaning, mowing the lawn, and much other housework. They like to live a stable life with their lovers.
Earth, Wood, Fire, Gold, Water Rabbit's Personality
In Chinese elements theory, there are five elements: Gold [Metal], Water, Wood, Fire, and Earth. Each zodiac year is associated with an element. Years with the same animal sign and element repeat every 60 years.
Chinese people believe that personal characteristics are associated with the birth of animal signs and elements. People born with different animal signs and elements will have different personalities.
1. Water Rabbits [born in 1963 or 2023]
Though water rabbits are gentle and soft, they are persistent. People born in the year of the water rabbit can easily adapt to different environments.
2. Gold Rabbit [born in 1951 or 2011]
People born in the year of the gold rabbit are enthusiastic and kind and have good relationships with other people. They don’t like ruthless competition, so it is not easy for them to make friends with people who are eager for quick success and instant benefit.
3. Fire Rabbits [born in 1927 or 1987]
Fire rabbits are broad-minded. They are not only good at finding talents but also good at cultivating talents. People born in the year of the fire rabbit are suited to be teachers.
People with the Zodiac Rabbit born in 1987 have soft and gentle personalities.
4. Wood Rabbit [born in 1915 or 1975]
People born in the year of wood rabbits are smart and resourceful. They think highly of relationships. Sometimes they are emotional.
5. Earth Rabbits [born in 1939 or 1999]
Earth rabbits are domineering and have a high demand for work. Their impulsive temperament regularly got them into difficulties.
- Read more on Five Elements with Zodiac Rabbit.
Rabbits' Personalities by the Month of Birth
Different characteristics may show up according to the month of birth.
| January | kind-hearted, sincere, enthusiastic, and confident |
| February | conservative, sometimes stubborn |
| March | smart, hard-working, have the good fortune |
| April | gentle, elegant, and intelligent |
| May | kind-hearted, helpful, lively, and blunt |
| June | talented, upstanding, and discreet |
| July | self-reliant, rational, and calm; sometimes too cautious |
| August | brave, generous, lively |
| September | sometimes decisive sometimes indecisive, don't like competition |
| October | independent, like to spend time alone |
| November | conservative, easy-going, and integrate |
| December | confident, independent, and optimistic |
Rabbit's Compatibility
Having a sensitive and tender heart, rabbit people look for supportive partners. According to Chinese Zodiac compatibility, Goats and Pigs are the most compatible with the Rabbit.
Best Match with Rabbit: Goat and Pig
Rabbit people and goat people are both soft and kind. They will tolerate each other and enjoy married life.
Pig people and rabbit people share a lot in common. They both are family-type and don’t like schemes, so they get along great with each other.
Worst Match with Rabbit: Dragon
Dragons and Rabbits won't get along well. Rabbit people are sensitive and easily feel insecure. They rely on certainty and look for full support from their partners. However, people born in the year of the dragon are aggressive and self-centered. They are likely to overlook others’ feelings which the rabbit people cannot stand.
- Read more on Rabbit's compatibility.
Chinese Zodiac Compatibility Calculator
Chinese Zodiac Rabbit's Best Jobs
People with the Chinese zodiac Rabbit have a wide range of interests. They have a sharp sense of art and a rational attitude toward life. They often show their talents and creativity in arts, literature, music, and fine arts. Careers related to these areas are suitable for them.
In addition to the jobs that are related to art, works that require carefulness, patience, and good observation are also suitable for people with the Chinese zodiac Rabbit.
The best jobs for people with the Rabbit sign are teacher, artist, writer, priest, judge, police, musician, and accountant.
Famous People Born in the Year of the Rabbit
- Maria Sharapova [Russian professional tennis player]: born 19 April 1987
- Tiger Woods [American professional golfer]: born 30 December 1975
- Michael Jordan [American professional basketball player]: born 17 February 1963
- Samuel Doe [Liberian leader]: born 6 May 1951
- Queen Victoria [Queen of the United Kingdom]: born 24 May 1819
Introduction to the 12 Zodiac Animals
Listed below are all the 12 zodiac animals with detailed information, check out which animal sign you belong to and get lucky in 2023!
- Year of the Rat
- Year of the Ox
- Year of the Tiger
- Year of the Rabbit
- Year of the Dragon
- Year of the Snake
- Year of the Horse
- Year of the Goat
- Year of the Monkey
- Year of the Rooster
- Year of the Dog
- Year of the Pig