Rabbit (zodiac)
The rabbit (兔) is the fourth in the twelve-year periodic sequence (cycle) of animals that appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. The Year of the Rabbit is associated with the Earthly Branch symbol 卯.[1] the element Wood in Wuxing theory and within Traditional Chinese medicine the Liver Yin and the emotions and virtues of kindness and hope.[1][2]
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Zodiac Hare, showing the tù (兔) character for Hare
In the Vietnamese zodiac and the Gurung zodiac, the cat takes the place of the rabbit.[3] In the Malay zodiac, the mousedeer takes the place of the rabbit.[4]
Years and elements
People born within these date ranges can be said to have been born in the "Year of the Rabbit", while also bearing the following elemental sign:[5][6]
White Hare figure in stone.
| Start date | End date | Heavenly branch |
|---|---|---|
| 29 January 1903 | 15 February 1904 | Water Hare |
| 14 February 1915 | 3 February 1916 | Wood Hare |
| 2 February 1927 | 22 January 1928 | Fire Hare |
| 19 February 1939 | 7 February 1940 | Earth Hare |
| 6 February 1951 | 26 January 1952 | Metal Hare |
| 25 January 1963 | 12 February 1964 | Water Hare |
| 11 February 1975 | 30 January 1976 | Wood Hare |
| 29 January 1987 | 16 February 1988 | Fire Hare |
| 16 February 1999 | 4 February 2000 | Earth Hare |
| 3 February 2011 | 22 January 2012 | Metal Hare |
| 22 January 2023 | 9 February 2024 | Water Hare |
| 8 February 2035 | 27 January 2036 | Wood Hare |
| 26 January 2047 | 13 February 2048 | Fire Hare |
| 11 February 2059 | 1 February 2060 | Earth Hare |
| 31 January 2071 | 18 February 2072 | Metal Hare |
| 17 February 2083 | 5 February 2084 | Water Hare |
| 5 February 2095 | 24 January 2096 | Wood Hare |
A nest containing baby Rabbits
Basic astrological associations
| Earthly branch: | Tree |
| Element: | Wood |
| Yin Yang: | Yin |
| Lunar month: | Second |
| Lucky numbers: | 3, 6, 9 |
| Lucky flowers: | Plantago, lily, nerve plant, snapdragon |
| Lucky colors: | Black, pink, purple, blue, grey, red; Avoid: brown, yellow, white |
| Season: | Spring |
See also
References
- Duveen, Joan (2022). Applying Stems and Branches Acupuncture in Clinical Practice. JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS. ISBN 9781787753709.
- van Kervel, Peter C (2012). Celestial Stems & Terrestrial Branches, Wu Yun Liu Qi : the Philosophy & Physiology of Acupuncture. Lan Di Press. ISBN 9789079212033.
- "Tamu (Gurung) Losar Festival". ECS Nepal. 11 July 2010. Retrieved 9 June 2017.
- Farouk Yahya (2015). "Glossary". Magic and Divination in Malay Manuscripts. Brill. pp. 296–306. ISBN 978-90-04-30172-6.
- "When is Chinese New Year?". pinyin.info. Retrieved 13 March 2018.
- "Chinese Zodiac – Rabbit (Hare)". Your Chinese Astrology. Retrieved 13 March 2018.
External links
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