In the Chinese zodiac, you look at your year instead of using your month and date to determine your zodiac sign. For example, 2023 is the year of the Rabbit, and anyone born in 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999 and 2011 will belong to the Chinese zodiac sign Rabbit.
The Rabbit is the 4th sign in the Chinese zodiac and represents happiness, elegance and beauty. During the year of the Rabbit you are much calmer and more peaceful. You look for friendly ways to resolve your misunderstandings instead of arguing and inflating your ego.
What impact the Year of the Rabbit will have on you
In 2023 you will benefit greatly from researching or developing an artistic expression. It’s much easier to be creative in 2023, so make sure you set your New Year’s resolutions to complete that art, music or creative project you’ve been thinking about for a while.
Your attention to detail is greater and you have a good eye for noticing imperfections around you. Finding healthy ways to process your emotions, such as exercise, meditation, or yoga, will be helpful. You may notice that you are much more sensitive than usual, and criticism hits hard. The year of the Rabbit is also a year of increased fertility, so if you’ve been struggling to conceive, you might be in luck in 2023!
Not the year of big changes
Comfort, security and planning are essential during the Year of the Rabbit, because you don’t like the rug being pulled under your feet and life being turned upside down. 2023 is a great year for learning, and it is crucial to have the stability needed to open and expand your mind through education or self-study.
The overall grade point average of students is likely to increase by 2023 because we are much wiser, more intelligent and able to remember and learn things. It is also easier to understand and connect with new concepts and ideas.
The Water Rabbit
2023 is the year of the water rabbit. Water rules your emotional space, and 2023 is a year of increasing emotional intelligence. You look for healthier alternatives to process your emotions and are willing to let go of addictions or bad habits to be happier and more complete.
You can find creative ways to express your emotions, which will be an excellent release from repressed memories and traumas that can cause negative reactions in you. It is essential to focus on hope and positivity in 2023 because you can change your reality through your mindset.
| Rabbit years | Date | Element |
| 2023 | January 22, 2023 – February 9, 2024 | Water rabbit |
| 2011 | February 3, 2011 – January 22, 2012 | Golden rabbit |
| 1999 | February 16, 1999 – February 4, 2000 | Earth Rabbit |
| 1987 | January 29, 1987 – February 16, 1988 | Fire rabbit |
| 1975 | February 11, 1975 – January 30, 1976 | Wooden rabbit |
| 1963 | January 25, 1963 – February 12, 1964 | Water rabbit |
| 1951 | February 6, 1951 – January 26, 1952 | Golden rabbit |
| 1939 | February 19, 1939 – February 7, 1940 | Earth Rabbit |
Compatible boards
During the year of the Rabbit, those belonging to the Chinese zodiac signs will Pigs, goats and dogs, will significantly impact and change your life. Moreover, people belonging to these signs will have a prosperous year in which they will also be lucky and able to succeed.
Pigs will have a great year because everyone will be much more attentive and courteous to them. Goats will find it easier to achieve their goals in relation to their creative expressions or career. Dogs will form deep connections with others and find it much easier to express their emotions and really open up in relationships.
Rats and roosters Things could be tough in 2023. Rats will have to slow down and create more stability to make progress, which can be frustrating. Roosters will be forced to spend a lot more time alone in introspection, which can be frustrating as they need to constantly communicate and express themselves.
| Chinese zodiac sign | Years |
| Rat | 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020 |
| Os | 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021 |
| Tiger | 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022 |
| Rabbit | 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023 |
| Dragon | 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024 |
| Snake | 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025 |
| Horse | 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026 |
| Goat | 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027 |
| Monkey | 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028 |
| rooster | 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029 |
| Dog | 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030 |
| Pig | 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031 |
Things to watch out for
The year of The Rabbit makes you much more gentle and sensitive. But at the same time, you can lose touch with your inner strength and self-confidence, making it easier for others to manipulate you or steer you in the wrong direction.
Water energy is changeable because it adapts and shapes wherever it goes. This means that you are much more willing to deal with changes, but make sure that the changes benefit you and do not make your life more difficult. Having stability is essential, and not thinking about your needs can lead to your life being turned upside down
Stick to your norms, values and principles as others can easily influence you. Additionally, your libido may be much higher than normal, so make sure you find healthy ways to express your sexuality and avoid sexual excesses.
