Chinese Zodiac
Year of the Rabbit
Mao (卯), the 4th of the 12 Earthly Branches.
Quick Answer
People born in the Year of the Rabbit include those born in 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023 and 2035, counting from Lunar New Year rather than January 1. The next Year of the Rabbit is the Year of the Wood Rabbit, from February 8, 2035 to January 27, 2036. The Rabbit is gentle, elegant, tactful and quietly clever.
Years of the Rabbit
Each year starts at Lunar New Year. If your birthday falls before the start date, you belong to the previous animal.
| Year | Sexagenary Name | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 Fire Rabbit | Ding Mao (丁卯) | ||
| 1939 Earth Rabbit | Ji Mao (己卯) | ||
| 1951 Metal Rabbit | Xin Mao (辛卯) | ||
| 1963 Water Rabbit | Gui Mao (癸卯) | ||
| 1975 Wood Rabbit | Yi Mao (乙卯) | ||
| 1987 Fire Rabbit | Ding Mao (丁卯) | ||
| 1999 Earth Rabbit | Ji Mao (己卯) | ||
| 2011 Metal Rabbit | Xin Mao (辛卯) | ||
| 2023 Water Rabbit | Gui Mao (癸卯) | ||
| 2035 Wood Rabbit | Yi Mao (乙卯) | ||
| 2047 Fire Rabbit | Ding Mao (丁卯) |
Every Rabbit year from 1900 to 2100 is in the full table.
Rabbit Personality
The Rabbit is associated with grace, diplomacy and a strong preference for peace. It reads people well and avoids open conflict, which can make it cautious or evasive when a direct stand is needed.
Strengths: Kindness, tact, taste, sensitivity. Challenges: Conflict avoidance, indecision, overcaution.
The year element adds its own color: a Fire Rabbit is more outgoing and a Water Rabbit more reflective. Find your element by birth year in the table above.
The Rabbit in the Year of the Fire Horse
In the current Year of the Fire Horse (February 17, 2026 to February 5, 2027), the Rabbit breaks Tai Sui, so tradition counts it among the signs in conflict with Tai Sui this year.
Rabbit Compatibility
The Rabbit's best matches are the Dog, Goat and Pig (Six Harmonies with the Dog, the Wood trine with the Goat and Pig). Its classical clash is with the Rooster.
| Sign | Relationship | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Dog | Six Harmonies (Liu He) | The closest classical pairing: complementary and supportive. |
| Goat | Trine (San He) | Natural allies that share an element and a way of working. |
| Pig | Trine (San He) | Natural allies that share an element and a way of working. |
| Ox | Neutral | No classical relationship; depends on the full chart. |
| Tiger | Neutral | No classical relationship; depends on the full chart. |
| Snake | Neutral | No classical relationship; depends on the full chart. |
| Monkey | Neutral | No classical relationship; depends on the full chart. |
| Horse | Break (Liu Po) | Minor friction that can disrupt plans. |
| Dragon | Harm (Liu Hai) | Subtle misunderstandings that need patience. |
| Rat | Punishment (Xing) | A pairing said to test both people. Shown as Penalty in the chart. |
| Rooster | Clash (Liu Chong) | Opposite signs: strong attraction or friction, rarely indifference. |
Are You a Rabbit?
Check a birthday against the exact Lunar New Year date.
The Other Animals
Questions About the Rabbit
What Years Are the Year of the Rabbit?
People born in the Year of the Rabbit include those born in 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023 and 2035, counting from Lunar New Year rather than January 1. The next Year of the Rabbit is the Year of the Wood Rabbit, from February 8, 2035 to January 27, 2036. The Rabbit is gentle, elegant, tactful and quietly clever.
What Is the Rabbit Personality in the Chinese Zodiac?
The Rabbit is associated with grace, diplomacy and a strong preference for peace. It reads people well and avoids open conflict, which can make it cautious or evasive when a direct stand is needed. Strengths: Kindness, tact, taste, sensitivity. Challenges: Conflict avoidance, indecision, overcaution.
Who Is the Rabbit Most Compatible With?
The Rabbit's best matches are the Dog, Goat and Pig (Six Harmonies with the Dog, the Wood trine with the Goat and Pig). Its classical clash is with the Rooster.
Is the Rabbit in Conflict With Tai Sui This Year?
In the current Year of the Fire Horse (February 17, 2026 to February 5, 2027), the Rabbit breaks Tai Sui, so tradition counts it among the signs in conflict with Tai Sui this year.
I Was Born in January or February. Am I a Rabbit?
Your Chinese zodiac animal changes at Lunar New Year, not on January 1. Lunar New Year falls on the second new moon after the winter solstice, between January 21 and February 20, so anyone born in January or early February may belong to the previous year's animal. BaZi (Four Pillars) charts use a second boundary, the solar term Li Chun (Start of Spring), on February 3, 4 or 5. Look up your exact birth date to see both.
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