Rabbit
Gentle, diplomatic and sensitive, the Rabbit seeks harmony and meets the world with quiet cleverness, though caution can slow decisions.
The Rabbit's lucky charms
- Colours
- pink
- purple
- red
- Numbers 3 · 4 · 6
- Flowers cyclamen, hosta, nerve plant
- Directions east
- Seasons spring
The Rabbit's personality
People born under the Rabbit are gentle, caring and diplomatic. They are peaceful, empathetic and clever, with a creative streak and an elegant, delicate way of moving through the world. Harmony matters deeply to them, and they are patient in pursuing it. They are often kind, calm, cheerful and considerate, with a benevolent and observant side.
The other side of that softness is a strong wish to avoid conflict. They are cautious and can be indecisive, and they tend to be passive when a situation asks them to push. Their sensitivity can leave them feeling insecure, and they often keep their feelings discreetly to themselves.
In work and life, they tend to suit fields such as art, finance or teaching, where observation, care and creativity count.
Strengths
- diplomatic (Confirmed by 4 independent sources)
- gentle (Confirmed by 4 independent sources)
- clever (Confirmed by 3 independent sources)
- creative (Confirmed by 3 independent sources)
- empathetic (Confirmed by 3 independent sources)
- peaceful (Confirmed by 3 independent sources)
- calm (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
- cheerful (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
- considerate (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
- perceptive (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
- refined (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
- responsible (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
- tactful (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
Weaknesses
- conflict-avoidant (Confirmed by 5 independent sources)
- cautious (Confirmed by 4 independent sources)
- indecisive (Confirmed by 3 independent sources)
- passive (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
Other traits
- sensitive (Confirmed by 4 independent sources)
- caring (Confirmed by 3 independent sources)
- delicate (Confirmed by 3 independent sources)
- elegant (Confirmed by 3 independent sources)
- harmony-seeking (Confirmed by 3 independent sources)
- patient (Confirmed by 3 independent sources)
- benevolent (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
- discreet (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
- insecure (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
- kind (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
- observant (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
- reserved (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
- tender (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
- wise (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
Careers
- art (Confirmed by 3 independent sources)
- finance (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
- teacher (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
The dots show how many independent sources agree on the trait, up to five.
The Rabbit's pairings
Best matches
Handle with care
Neutral pairings: Ox, Tiger, Snake, and Monkey.
By the year's element
The element of the birth year shades the sign. Only traits several sources agree on are shown.
Wood Rabbit
generous, indecisive, quick-witted
Fire Rabbit
charismatic
Earth Rabbit
ambitious, frank, pragmatic, reserved
Metal Rabbit
creative, determined, enthusiastic, tenacious
Water Rabbit
anxious, intuitive, adaptable, gentle
The sign in detail
- Earthly branch
- 卯 mao
- Polarity
- Yin
- Branch element
- Wood
- Fixed element
- Wood
- Place in the cycle
- 4 of 12
The Rabbit in questions
Rabbit: what is its earthly branch?
The Rabbit is the branch 卯 (mao), number 4 of 12 in the cycle, of Yin polarity.
Rabbit: what is its element?
Its element is Wood, whether you follow the branch element or the fixed element of popular horoscopes.
What are the strengths of the Rabbit?
According to several agreeing sources: diplomatic, gentle, clever, creative, and empathetic.
What are the weaknesses of the Rabbit?
According to several agreeing sources: conflict-avoidant, cautious, indecisive, and passive.
Rabbit: which signs are favourable to it?
In the classical tradition: Goat, Dog, and Pig.
Rabbit: which signs are unfavourable to it?
In the classical tradition: Rat, Dragon, Horse, and Rooster.
What are the lucky charms of the Rabbit?
Colours: pink, purple, and red. Flowers: cyclamen, hosta, and nerve plant. Numbers: 3, 4, and 6. Directions: east. Seasons: spring.
This profile rests on the Chinese tradition. The affinities between signs, yin and yang and the elements follow the classical treatises of Chinese astrology; a character trait, lucky charm or career is kept only when at least two independent sources confirm it.