The Year of the Rabbit is the fourth of the Chinese New Years, which are named after a cycle of 12 animals: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig, which are the signs of the Chinese zodiac. Chinese astrology associates character traits, both positive traits and negative traits, with people born in the year of each of the Animals of the Chinese Zodiac.
The character traits shown below are what Chinese astrology deems to be true for a typical person born in The Year of the Rabbit, and may not apply to all such people.
Learn more about the characteristics of Rabbits at Year of the Rabbit.
Rabbit Character Traits
People born in the Year of the Rabbit are calm, gentle, and loving. Rabbits are often very ambitious, knowing intuitively how to get ahead in the world.
Rabbits make good friends as they are good listeners, and are good natured. Rabbits stay calm whatever the provocation, and act as peacemakers. These attributes make good them diplomats, and help them excel at work, particular in delicate business dealings.
Rabbits have a feel for art, design, and fashion, and like to be surrounded by beautiful things.
Rabbits consider all options before moving into a new situation. Rabbits can be very romantic in close relationships, but they take their time before committing themselves to the relationship.
Influence of Western Zodiac Signs on Rabbits
The character traits of Rabbits are also influenced by the Western Zodiac sign under which they are born.
Aries
Aries Rabbits need their own space, with their ambitious natures reflected in the changing career patterns and personal paths of their lives. Aries Rabbits need this regular change, motivating themselves through it.
Taurus
Taurus Rabbits measure their success by their acquisitions. Taurus Rabbits like the stability and comfort of nice things, and work hard to provide these luxuries for themselves and for their families.
Gemini
Gemini Rabbits love to talk and, unlike most Rabbits, they like to be the center of attention. Gemini Rabbits make great friends and find talking stimulates them.
Cancer
Cancer Rabbits often have close relationships with their mothers. Cancer Rabbits are deeply sensitive individuals who are at their happiest in the comfort of their own home.
Leo
Leo Rabbits are extremely popular with other people, partly because of their suave natures. Leo Rabbits are outgoing, and are one of the most confident of the Rabbits.
Virgo
Virgo Rabbits are incredibly, almost annoyingly, well organized. Virgo Rabbits will never lose anything, and will finish almost any project they start. Virgo Rabbits are a bit fussy about their neatness, but are some of the most efficient people you will ever meet.
Libra
Libra Rabbits are sophisticated people, who love to be in the midst of a social situation.
Scorpio
Scorpio Rabbits are demure, and you never quite know what they’ll do next. Scorpio Rabbits are creative and open-minded, and most of them work in the arts. Although they are a little stand-offish at times, they have a significant depth of character.
Sagittarius
Sagittarius Rabbits are probably the most open-minded of the Rabbits, finding comfort in just relaxing at home. They avoid the sensitive characteristics of the normal Rabbit, prefering to be a little less emotional.
Capricorn
Capricorn Rabbits thrive on promotions and pay increases at work. Capricorn Rabbits like to see their efforts rewarded, and they take pride in their status and title at work. Capricorn Rabbits are loyal and hardworking, without being showy in their endeavors.
Aquarius
Aquarius Rabbits love to learn new things, searching for the answers to their own questions, and they would rather be rich in knowledge than in possessions. Aquarius Rabbits have imagination and determination.
Pisces
Pisces Rabbits are quite complex people. They are creative, and work best in relaxed, peaceful situations where their creativity can be explored and put to good use.
Compatibility with other Signs of the Chinese Zodiac
Chinese astrology uses the character traits associated with each zodiac sign to determine if two people are compatible. Followers of Chinese astrology consider this compatibility before commencing a business or personal relationship.
Typically, Rabbits are compatible with Sheep and Pigs, but are incompatible with Roosters.
Rabbit Horoscope for 2012
Every year Chinese astrology makes forecasts for the upcoming Chinese New Year, for both the year in general, and for people belonging to each Chinese zodiac sign in more detail. For more information, see Chinese Astrology – Horoscope for 2012 Year of the Dragon.
Sources:
Chinese Astrology - Zodiac Signs
Chinese Horoscopes - The Rabbit
Mark Tibbits - A professional writer and educator who writes about Astrology, South Asia/China, the UK, the British Royal Family, and Religion.
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