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Animals of the Chinese zodiac -

Based on the lunar calendar, the 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac are all animals, which represent a combination of legend and luck.

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Animals of the Chinese zodiac -

The Rabbit ranks fourth among the animals of the Chinese zodiac. The 12 zodiac animals are, in order: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig.

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The Rabbit's personality -

People born in the Year of the Rabbit are gentle and approachable. They have a decent, noble, and elegant manner.

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The Rabbit's personality -

The Rabbit zodiac is also believed to be vigilant, witty, quick-minded, and ingenious.

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The Rabbit's personality -

Skillful and very responsible, Rabbits can sometimes be reluctant to reveal their minds to others. They also have a tendency to escape reality, but they're always faithful to those around them.

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Rabbit year elements -

In the Chinese five element theory, each zodiac sign is associated with one of the five elements: Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, or Earth. This year's Water Rabbit comes once in a 60-year cycle.

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Wood Rabbit -

Wood Rabbits are known to be clever, quick-witted, selfish, and lively in appearance, but shrewd at heart.

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Fire Rabbit -

A Fire Rabbit is broad-minded, smart, and flexible, with unique views.

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Earth Rabbit -

The Earth Rabbit is slightly reserved, but frank, straightforward, ambitious, and hard-working.

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Gold Rabbit -

The Gold Rabbit, also known as the Metal Rabbit, is kind-hearted, conservative, lively, and enthusiastic.

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Water Rabbit -

And the Water Rabbit, the animal of 2023, is gentle, amicable, and able to easily adjust to different situations. However, they have a weak mindset and set of principles. 

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Male and female Rabbit qualities -

Characterized by always treating people politely, male Rabbits are seen as gentle and sincere. Female Rabbits are perceived as pure hearts.

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Lucky numbers -

Lucky numbers associated with people born in the Year of the Rabbit are three, four, and six. Numbers containing them, like 34 and 46, are also lucky.

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Unlucky numbers -

The three numbers said to bring bad luck are one, seven, and eight, as well as numbers containing them, for example 17 and 78.

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Lucky colors -

Red, pink, purple, and blue are considered lucky colors for those born in the Year of the Rabbit.

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Unlucky colors -

Rabbits have three unlucky colors: dark brown, dark yellow, and white.

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Lucky flowers -

For those born in the Year of the Rabbit, they have two lucky flowers. One is the fragrant plantain lily.

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Lucky flowers -

Another flower said to bring fortune to those born in the Year of the Rabbit is jasmine.

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Lucky directions -

East, south, and northwest are the lucky directions for Rabbits.

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Unlucky directions -

Avoid north, west, and southwest, as it can lead Rabbits to trouble.

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Lucky days -

The 26th, 27th, and 29th of every Chinese lunar month are considered to be lucky days for Rabbits.

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Lucky months -

The 1st, 4th, 8th, and 11th Chinese lunar months (February, May, September, and December) are a Rabbit's lucky months.

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Talented Rabbits -

With a pair of agile hands, Rabbits have a gift for calligraphy and painting, as well as tailoring and cooking.

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The best-suited careers for Rabbits -

Intellectual and scholarly, the best careers for Rabbits are in the fields of cultivation, education, health care, medicine, arts, law, and politics.

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Rabbit 2023 predictions -

The general Rabbit horoscope isn't looking that good in 2023. People of this sign might experience more misfortunes than in other years. The advice is to stay more cautious.

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Career -

It's predicted that Rabbits may believe in some bad characters and get themselves into professional trouble. But in spite of this, they're willing to work hard to finish their tasks and achieve their goals.

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Money -

Even with a steady salary, Rabbits better not spend money casually. They need to save up in case of some unexpected bills in 2023.

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Love -

Although it's a positive year to start a romantic relationship, those already in one may face some difficulties. With troubles at work, this may push their significant other further away. Be aware that relationships need to be maintained.

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A good year for having babies? -

The Year of the Rabbit in 2023 is a great year to have a baby. It's a Water Rabbit year, and, according to Chinese astrology, water means longevity and peace.

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A baby Rabbit -

People born in the year of the Water Rabbit are predicted to enjoy good fortune and have a peaceful mind throughout their lives.

Sources: (China Highlights) (Travel China Guide) (TheChineseZodiac.org)

See also: Predictions from 1900 that did (and didn't) come true 

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