The Rabbit in the Chinese zodiac
In love, the Rabbit is gentle, considerate and home-loving. It needs peace, a lovely home and someone who treats it with care.
The years of the Rabbit
The year begins with the Chinese New Year, the second new moon after the winter solstice (Beijing time). The table gives the first and last day of every year.
| Year | Animal and element | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | Fire Rabbit | 2 February 1927 | 22 January 1928 |
| 1939 | Earth Rabbit | 19 February 1939 | 7 February 1940 |
| 1951 | Metal Rabbit | 6 February 1951 | 26 January 1952 |
| 1963 | Water Rabbit | 25 January 1963 | 12 February 1964 |
| 1975 | Wood Rabbit | 11 February 1975 | 30 January 1976 |
| 1987 | Fire Rabbit | 29 January 1987 | 16 February 1988 |
| 1999 | Earth Rabbit | 16 February 1999 | 4 February 2000 |
| 2011 | Metal Rabbit | 3 February 2011 | 22 January 2012 |
| 2023 | Water Rabbit | 22 January 2023 | 9 February 2024 |