Year of the Rabbit

As the Chinese zodiac Rabbit sign is calculated on the basis of the Chinese lunar calendar, you have to find out your lunar birthdates and then check if you were born in the Year of the Rabbit.

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Rabbits are often regarded as the embodiment of docility, agility and liveliness by Chinese people. Their fluffy appearance and lively behavior are deeply loved by people. In traditional Chinese culture, rabbits hold a unique and significant position. The jade rabbit in the Moon Palace, accompanying Goddess Chang'e, is busy making the elixir of immortality, adding a touch of warmth and vitality to the mysterious Moon Palace. Moreover, due to their strong reproductive ability, rabbits symbolize a large family with numerous offspring and prosperity. Given such special cultural significance, it's no wonder that rabbit became one of the zodiac signs.

Here is another explanation legendary. Rabbit and ox shared an amicable bond and often called each other brother. However, the rabbit had a penchant for showing off. Leveraging its fast running speed, it frequently mocked the ox. This spurred the determined ox to practice assiduously, and eventually, it became robust. 

When the crucial moment for the ranking of the Twelve Chinese Zodiac Signs arrived, the rule was straightforward: the earlier an animal arrived, the higher its rank. The rabbit, elated upon hearing this, believed it had the upper hand. It made an agreement with the ox to set off together in the morning of that day. Yet, being naturally crafty, the rabbit didn't wait for the ox and set off alone much earlier. But this time, its cleverness proved counterproductive. With no other animals in sight and having started too early, the rabbit grew sleepy midway and decided to take a short nap.

While the rabbit dozed, the ox took the lead and ran towards the finish line, closely trailed by the tiger. Startled awake by the tiger, the rabbit hastily crossed the line, ultimately securing the fourth place, because the rat also arrived earlier hiding in the ox’s ear. Even though the rabbit became a zodiac animal, it felt ashamed for losing to the ox it had previously mocked and moved its home to a ground cave, which is why rabbits live in caves nowadays.

In addition, the rabbit's fourth-place position in the zodiac is closely tied to the traditional Chinese time-keeping method. In the twelve time slots cycle, the fourth period of Mao from 05:00 to 07:00, when the sky starts to lighten, the rabbit is usually out foraging and most active. Thus, this period is associated with the rabbit. When ranking the twelve zodiac signs, the rabbit is accordingly placed fourth.

The Rabbits look healthy and energetic at most times, but they do have some symptoms of physical weakness. The urinary system and excretory system function not so well, along with an unbalanced dietary preference for food, which all contribute to a weak immune system. As a result, they often catch colds or fevers and suffer some diseases of the digestive system.

Although people born in the Year of the Rabbit are energetic enough, they don’t have patience to take part in sports, not being so expert at it as well. Rabbits should pay attention to their health and take more exercise under the help of fitness experts. 

Chinese zodiac Rabbit’s luck in 2025 ranks sixth in the 12 zodiacs, indicating people born in Rabbit years may encounter both opportunities and challenges. With excellent career fortune, they would have smooth development: employees are advised to work hard to get promotions, while businessmen are advised to seize opportunities to expand their business. In terms of love, they would enjoy a happy and beautiful relationship this year. Wealth and health fortune may not be equally satisfying: for wealth safety, they should stay cautious and avoid impulsive investments; to maintain health, they should develop balanced diet and safety awareness.