General Characteristics of a Rabbit

This graceful, well-mannered gentle character is among the most likeable in the zodiac. Always one to maintain peace and harmony, the Rabbit is a tremendous asset to any group – whether social or at work. He is the most elegant of the animals and likely to draw a large following for his soft, pleasing, amicable ways.

A purveyor of fine things, the Rabbit loves to surround himself with beauty, and is himself likely to always be immaculately dressed in the most classy, refined fashion. He lives by this code of beauty and comfort – he will even surround himself with beautiful things. A Rabbit’s home or office is likely to always be as precise and delicately designed as his own outfits.

His love of comfort and orderliness extends to situations and people in general – the Rabbit won’t stand for chaos, conflict or anything that disturbs his own self interests. This threat to his comfort zone is perhaps the only thing that will turn this fluffy, friendly character into an indifferent, stand-offish one. Then, he is just as capable of turning his clever tact against you, becoming obstinate, aloof and withdrawn in a cold and subversive war.

Strengths

Rabbits have this extraordinary ability to handle conflict very well, calmly and always with deference to the other party. They will not have a single bad credit to their name and try as you might, you’ll never remember anything they did or said that was offensive. They find it hard to get angry and can therefore approach difficult, trying situations with a lot of patience and a level head. This is a quality many like to have in a friend so Rabbits are often very well liked and friends gravitate naturally towards them – for a calming effect if nothing else!

First impressions count and the Rabbit will make sure that his leaves an indelible mark on your mind. He is immaculate in all ways, leaving no room for criticism – you are so endeared by him that you’ll find yourself easily persuaded by the Rabbit to do anything he says and not feel in the slightest way offended or put out of your way.

Rabbits are also very eloquent speakers and good in communication. They speak and conduct themselves in ways that naturally please people and are good negotiators, connecting people together or helping opposing parties make peace. In being such perfect diplomats, they navigate every social event, business meeting or family gathering with perfect grace, in a way that both keeps them in control and makes others happy.

Weaknesses

Rabbits, for all their self-preservation and beautiful exteriors are also overly sentimental and delicate. Their minds and heart must stay as unruffled and in order as their outward appearance, if not they can get easily upset and become even more cautious and distant in their dealings.

The level, unruffled exterior of the Rabbit however can veer on haughtiness. The Rabbit is reserved and civil, and he expects others to return the same courtesy. If they don’t, he can become snobbish, critical, indifferent and self-righteous.

In being guarded, the Rabbit can also come across as being snobbish and haughty. He holds quite fixed views on things and when disturbed, will create mountains out of molehills and complicate very small, mundane things. The Rabbit is a creature of comfort and if things get too challenging or uncomfortable, he’ll easily choose to remove the disturbances and just walk away completely from the person or situation.

Because of his strong dislike of confrontation and his want for a comfortable, tranquil life, the Rabbit will never reveal what he’s really feeling. While this allows for peaceful negotiations, it also means that it can be difficult to pry out what the Rabbit really thinks and know how to work around him.

Career and Working Life

The Rabbit’s refined habits, attention to detail and good judgment would help him excel in academia or in professions that require having to deal with people often – such as in public relations, law, counselling or the hospitality line.

He works carefully, with deliberate, well thought-out moves. Not one to rock the boat, the Rabbit will never do anything or make a decision without having all the information first. He likes his comfort zone and at his workplace, he will appreciate predictability, structure and methodical approaches to his job.

A Rabbit will know his limits and while many may find this boring or restrictive, his prudent pacing and steady focus allows him to achieve a great deal more than others who have unrealistic expectations and high ideals. Their care extends to their actual work, which will always be detailed, accurate and thorough, leaving little room for mistakes. Everything they produce is as spotless as they are.

The only drawback to this well-paced attitude is that Rabbits can also tend to be very conservative. They’ll often resist changes in plans or find it hard to bring new ideas, concepts and techniques on board.

Love and Relationships

People who are in a relationship with the Rabbit should consider themselves very fortunate – it isn’t often you find someone as faithful, caring and tender as the Rabbit.

Because he loves to surround himself with good things, the Rabbit will always build a perfect home, filled with beautiful things that he can enjoy with his loved ones. They will do whatever they can to keep things at peace and very comfortable, both inside and out. The female Rabbit is so immaculate and precise you might mistake her for a Stepford Wife!

The only cause for conflict in a Rabbit relationship is if there are sudden changes or unpredictable behavior. A Rabbit won’t stand for this and you will need to iron out misunderstandings very quickly to keep the Rabbit cool, at ease and on your side.

Finances

The Rabbit has a lot of luck and is gifted with being able to strike good deals that will bring good returns. Though he is not a risk taker and isn’t likely to play with something as volatile as the stock market, he handles money, like everything else, with grace and care – he will makes good, sound decisions in business and sturdy investments that yield successful, solid results.

Social Life

The Rabbit is both perfect host and perfect party guest, having the natural social flair for being able to keep everyone around him happy. His gentle, soothing responses also make him a very good friend, supporter, listener and adviser – you can count on the Rabbit to make things right again for you.

However, his aversion for disruption and conflict can also make him very wary if things go awry. The Rabbit places limits on his activity and he won’t be willing to get his hands dirty, not even to help his friends. You have to be careful to keep things under control around the Rabbit and not ask too much – he’ll never show you his anxiety upfront, but he’ll be haemorrhaging internally from discomfort. In the worst cases, he may just up and go, leaving you to sort things out for yourself.

Life Lessons

The Rabbit needs to develop more confidence and relax his need for perfection – he needs to understand that having everything at peace all the time is unrealistic and that things will never go as smoothly and calmly as he wishes. While he is already very good at diffusing heated situations, it would be an even greater advantage for the Rabbit if he could also learn to be more adaptable and to take risks, for the sake of his friends and colleagues if nothing else.

With his many skills – particularly in dealing amiably with people – the Rabbit would benefit a great deal from trying to venture beyond his comfort zone. It would add more to his already rich repertoire of friends and successes. If not, he risks losing friends and many good opportunities in life from playing too safe.

COMPATIBILITY

Who will the Rabbit burrow away with?

The Rabbit belongs in the same trio as the Sheep and the Pig, all of which are the most amiable of the zodiac who like to create and maintain peace. All three signs appreciate comfort and the finer things in life – they will know how to work with each other to maintain calm and pleasure in all that they do. They are also all emotional and expressive – they will be able to understand each other’s sensitivities perfectly and appreciate each other’s disdain for disorderliness.

Dogs and Rats will also be able to find common ground with the Rabbit. The earthy Dog will like the secure, stable Rabbit; both their naturally gentle, kind ways will enable them to create strong mutual trust easily. The Rat’s swiftness, directness and equal penchant for noticing the smallest details will also appeal to the Rabbit.

Who will the Rabbit hop over?

The Rabbit will find it most difficult to be around a Rooster, whose loud, obnoxious, direct ways will clash with his tactful diplomacy and orderliness. The private Rabbit will find the Rooster intrusive and antagonistic, while the Rooster will find the Rabbit just plain boring and too uptight.

Tough, direct, no-nonsense signs like the Ox, Horse, Tiger and Dragon may also dislike being paired with a Rabbit. The Rabbit will find their head-strong, obstinate attitudes too strong and brash for his liking; while the others may find him too docile and conservative. Particularly energetic, outspoken signs like the Horse and Tiger may find the Rabbit’s immaculate ways too restrictive and will be held back by his passive approach to things.

How to work with a Rabbit

You do need to be extra cautious around a Rabbit – abrupt changes or unconventional behavior will be difficult for him to adapt to or accept, and he may well become indifferent to you or walk away. Be steady, keep him well informed of your moves and present him all the information he needs to feel secure.

The Rabbit however, does have many great strengths you can leverage on – he’ll be able to enroll people into supporting your cause, pacify those you’re at odds with and keep up good relations with everyone for your sake. Now what you need to do is give him the confidence to maintain all he’s doing and slowly take on more. You would do him a great favour by pushing him beyond his fixed boundaries; guide him along with reassurance so that he can begin to expand his horizons and seize more opportunities.

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Famous Rabbits

Eva Cassidy, Seal, Vanessa Williams, Dave Koz, Helen Hunt, Johnny Depp, Mike Myers, S. Shankar, Tori Amos, Ming-Na Wen, Crown Princess of Japan Masako, Drew Barrymore, Will.i.am, Enrique Iglesias, Jamie Oliver, Lauryn Hill, Angelina Jolie, Shilpa Shetty, 50 Cent, Lil’ Kim, Kate Winslet, India Arie, Kelly Lin, Zadie Smith, Milla Jovovich, Tiger Woods, Orson Wells, Ingrid Bergman, Anjelica Houston, Edith Piaf, Jane Seymour, Tina Turner, Harry Belafonte, Arthur Miller, Sting, Dusty Springfield, John Cleese, Cary Grant, Bob Hope, Michael Keaton, Whitney Houston, Quentin Tarantino, Frank Sinatra, Albert Einstein, Andy Warhol

Other Lunar Animal Signs

1. I am the Rat

2. I am the Ox

3. I am the Tiger

4. I am the Dragon

5. I am the Snake

6. I am the Horse

7. I am the Sheep

8. I am the Monkey

9. I am the Rooster

10. I am the Dog

11. I am the Pig

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