What It Means to be Born the Year of the Rabbit
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Don’t worry if you forgot to put a crystal ball on your baby registry! We’ve got the sneak peek into your baby’s personality (and their future) that you’ve been craving, thanks to the Chinese zodiac. The Chinese zodiac assigns each birth year one of twelve animals...and that animal is thought to determine your baby’s dominant personality traits. For example, if your sweet pea is expected between January 22, 2023—which is the Lunar New Year—and February 9, 2024, you’ve got yourself a lucky little Rabbit. (In Chinese culture, the Rabbit is known to be the luckiest of all the animals in the zodiac.) Here’s everything you need to know about the newest member of your fluffle…the amazingly great name for a group of bunnies!
Year of the Rabbit: Baby’s Key Personality Traits
Don’t tell your baby Tiger or wee Pig, but children born during the year of the Rabbit often hold the title of Favorite Child. (Such sweet and well-behaved babies!) Your little Bunny is bursting with charm, compassion, and clear-eyed optimism. And, boy, are they persistent! That means, once your year-of-the-Rabbit baby decides to learn a new trick, they’ll work on it day and night till that milestone is achieved! But don’t worry, just because your bub is smart and determined, doesn’t mean they’ll purposefully defeat your babyproofing strategies. Rabbits are born with a healthy level of caution. (In fact, they get anxious if forced to take risks!) At the same time, Rabbits are born with impeccable taste. So, while you’re the one who’s lovingly decorating your baby’s nursery, know that once your Rabbit is old enough to express their creative ideas, they’ll (very politely!) request some decor tweaks. No matter where their imagination takes them, you can bet that your Rabbit’s den will be tidy, elegant, and super-cozy.
Year of the Rabbit: Baby’s Social Acumen
Despite your baby Bunny’s charm and sun-shinny outlook, they can be a tad timid in social situations, often preferring to cuddle up at home with picture books and crayons as opposed to hopping over to a pal’s house for a playdate. (Be sure to stock up on toys, crafts, and art supplies that help to foster your Bunny’s innate creativity.) But just because your Rabbit tends to gravitate toward solo time in their carefully curated room, doesn’t mean they aren’t good at making and keeping friends. They are! (And the pals they choose are top notch.) Your witty little Bunny’s keen and patient ears are great for active listening and their warm heart is bursting with empathy. Plus, Rabbits are well known for offering smart and sound advice to their best buds.
Year of the Rabbit: Parenting Your Baby Bunny
Children born in the year of the Rabbit are not prone to screaming fits, stomping feet, and holding their breath when angry. (Woot!) Instead, they’re surprisingly adept at getting exactly what they want in a more subtle fashion. Bunnies are masterful at saying all the things you (and other adults) want to hear to get their own way. (Stay on your toes with this one!) And consider yourself warned: It’s not easy to win an argument with an intelligent and quick-thinking Rabbit! They’re effective debaters from the get-go. To have a fighting chance when up against your Bunny, always come to the table with logic and reason—and without a harsh tongue! While Rabbits often seem indifferent or detached, they’re sensitive souls, so treat them as such…no matter who wins in the argument in the end. Keep this fact in mind when your sweet Rabbit catches a cold. When Bunnies are under the weather, their stubborn and overly sensitive side comes out! So, be gentle and loving with your feel-better approach. PS: Rabbit babies and children are very sentimental, which means they relish pouring over photo albums and being a part of family traditions. It’s a good idea to brainstorm big and little ways to start some traditions with your Bunny today!
Year of the Rabbit: Your Baby’s Learning Style
Bunnies love to learn! Generally speaking, children born in the year of the Rabbit are very good students…especially when it comes to their favorite subjects, like literature, art, music—and the debate team! (Rabbits have top-notch communication skills and are excellent negotiators.) While your Bunny may not be the first to raise their hand in class, it’s not because they don’t know the answer! (They usually do.) It’s just that Rabbits are naturally a bit timid. But don’t let your Rabbit’s quieter side fool you: They’re brimming with confidence, steadily moving toward their goals. Because Rabbits are natural planners who tune into small details, they love tackling school projects. (Just wait till they’re old enough for dioramas and term papers!) Thanks to your Bunny’s good manners, their innate diplomacy, and their keen attentiveness, teachers love a Rabbit student!
Year of the Rabbit: Fun Facts
In Chinese culture, the Rabbit is known to be the luckiest of all the twelve animals in the zodiac. (When your sweet Bunny is old enough, have them buy the lottery tickets!) Each animal of the Chinese zodiac has their own signature season, element, lucky numbers, and more. Here’s how it shakes out for your Rabbit baby:
Stone: Pearl
Season: Spring
Flowers: Plantain lily, snapdragon, nerve plant
Colors: Red, pink, purple, blue
Lucky Numbers: 3, 4, 9 and numbers containing them (like 34 and 49)
Unlucky Numbers: 5, 11
Lucky Days: 26th, 27th, and 29th
Most Compatible with: Goats, Dogs, and Pigs
Vietnamese zodiac animal: While the Chinese, Thai, and Japanese zodiacs all feature Rabbits, there’s no Rabbit in the Vietnamese zodiac! Instead of a Bunny, the Vietnamese zodiac has a Cat, but both animals have similar personalities in astrology’s eyes!
Year of the Rabbits: Other Rabbits
Folks born in 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, and 2011 are fellow Rabbits. But remember: While the western new year always begins in January, the lunar calendar starts in either January or February, so you’ll want to double check that you’ve determined the proper sign for those in your life. If you were born on January 10, 1987, you wouldn’t be a Rabbit, but a Tiger. However, if you had a birthday between January 29, 1987, and February 16, 1988, you’d be a Rabbit. Some famous Rabbits include Drew Barrymore, Hilary Duff, Albert Einstein, Gabriel García Márquez, Michael Jordan, Blake Lively, Lionel Messi, and Kate Winslet.
More fun insight on your baby:
- Birth Month Facts
- What Your Baby's Astrological Sign Says About Their Personality
- A Guide to Your Baby's Birthstone
- Nursery Ideas for Every Zodiac Sign
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