In the Chinese calendar, the New Year marks the transition between Chinese zodiac signs with the Year of the Tiger ending and the Year of the Rabbit beginning. Previous and upcoming years of the Rabbit are 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023, and 2035. If you were born in one of the years, then you are a Rabbit. Unlike Western astrology, Chinese Astrology have a popular superstition; that you will experience bad luck in your zodiac birth sign year, for example anyone born in the one of the years of the Rabbit, will experience bad luck next year. Here’s what’s in store for the Year of the Rabbit in 2023, in terms of career, wealth, love, and health.
The Rabbit is the fourth of all the Zodiac animals and legend has it, the Rabbie was proud – even arrogant – of its speed.
In Chinese culture, rabbits represent the moon. Some say it is because the shadows of the moon resemble a rabbit, others say it is because of the rabbit’s pure characteristics.
People born in the year of the rabbit are believed to be vigilant, witty, quick-minded, and ingenious.
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Love
The Rabbit will be protected in the love department in 2023, and can expect a “mostly stable and smooth year in terms of relationships”.
For single Rabbits, this is a year “filled with abundant new potential partners”, some of which will emerge from exisiting frienships.
For Rabbits already in a relationship, astrologers suggest keeping a “polite distance between you and any close friends” to avoid jealousy which “could lead to quarrels or even a break-up”.
Instead, Rabbits in relationships shouold be “considerate of [a] partner’s feelings and needs”, because they will be the one showing comittment when difficulties arise later on in the year.
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Health
The official Chinese New Year website says 2023 “poses significant threats for the Rabbit’s health”.
With so much work, and a “less than stellar financial situation”, Rabbits are likely to feel “upset, anxious or even depressed” throughout the next 12 months.
But to overcome this, Rabbits need to free up mental capacity to focus on life’s “bigger challenges”.
In terms of physical health, Rabbits should look out for previous illnesses, as they may return in 2023, so frequent check-ups are advised.
Meditation or yoga should also be added to a Rabbit’s fitness regime to help stabilse mood.
Lucky and Unlucky aspects
Lucky numbers: three, four and six
Lucky colours: Purple, blue, pink and red
Lucky dates: 29, 27, 26 of each Chinese Lunar Month
Lucky flowers: Jasmine and Plantain Lily
Unlucky numbers: one, seven and eight
Unlucky colours: white, dark yellow and dark brown
