Rabbit Chinese Zodiac (兔 卯): Years, Compatibility, and Clashes
The Rabbit is the sign for people born in 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023, counted from Li Chun (around 4 February) each year rather than from 1 January or Lunar New Year. Its element is Wood (yin). The Rabbit matches best with the Dog and clashes with the Rooster.
Rabbit years and when each one starts
Each Rabbit year begins at the exact moment of Li Chun, shown here in WIB (UTC+7). Born before that moment, your sign is still the previous year's.
| Year | Sign | Starts at Li Chun |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 | Earth Rabbit | 5 February 1939 at 00:10 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 1951 | Metal Rabbit | 4 February 1951 at 22:13 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 1963 | Water Rabbit | 4 February 1963 at 20:07 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 1975 | Wood Rabbit | 4 February 1975 at 17:59 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 1987 | Fire Rabbit | 4 February 1987 at 15:51 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 1999 | Earth Rabbit | 4 February 1999 at 13:57 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 2011 | Metal Rabbit | 4 February 2011 at 11:32 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 2023 | Water Rabbit | 4 February 2023 at 09:42 WIB (UTC+7) |
Rabbit traits in Chinese tradition
Chinese tradition links the Rabbit with tact, a feel for keeping the peace, and a dislike of open conflict.
The year sign is one of eight characters in a BaZi chart. Two people with the same sign can read very differently once the month, day, and hour are in. See your full chart in the BaZi calculator.
Which signs match the Rabbit?
In the branch tables SPYLL's calculator uses, the Rabbit's six-harmony (六合) partner is the Dog, and it shares a three-harmony (三合) group with the Pig and Goat. These pairs tend to cooperate easily. For a couple, the year sign is one of eight characters in each chart, so compare the full charts before reading much into it.
Which sign does the Rabbit clash with?
The Rabbit clashes (冲) with the Rooster: the two sit opposite each other in the twelve-branch cycle. It also has a harm (害) relation with the Dragon, and a punishment (刑) relation with the Rat. A clash describes friction worth noticing, such as different rhythms or priorities, not a reason to avoid anyone.
The Rabbit in 2027
2027 is the year of the Fire Goat, starting at Li Chun on 4 February 2027 at 08:46 WIB (UTC+7). The Rabbit shares a three-harmony (三合) group with 2027, which tradition reads as a supportive year.
Not sure of your sign? Check your birth date
Rabbit FAQ
Born in January 2023, am I a Rabbit?
Only if you were born after Li Chun. The shio year turns at Li Chun, which fell on 4 February 2023 at 09:42 WIB (UTC+7). Anyone born from 1 January up to that moment is still a Tiger, even though the calendar already says 2023.
Which signs are compatible with the Rabbit?
In the branch tables SPYLL's calculator uses, the Rabbit's six-harmony (六合) partner is the Dog, and it shares a three-harmony (三合) group with the Pig and Goat. These pairs tend to cooperate easily. For a couple, the year sign is one of eight characters in each chart, so compare the full charts before reading much into it.
Which sign does the Rabbit clash with?
The Rabbit clashes (冲) with the Rooster: the two sit opposite each other in the twelve-branch cycle. It also has a harm (害) relation with the Dragon, and a punishment (刑) relation with the Rat. A clash describes friction worth noticing, such as different rhythms or priorities, not a reason to avoid anyone.
How does the Rabbit fare in 2027?
2027 is the year of the Fire Goat, starting at Li Chun on 4 February 2027 at 08:46 WIB (UTC+7). The Rabbit shares a three-harmony (三合) group with 2027, which tradition reads as a supportive year.