Hola, Hello and Happy Chinese New Year, Year of the Rabbit!
Occupying the 4th position in the Chinese Zodiac, The rabbit is one of the most delicate animals among all 12 animals. Nobody ignores them, for they are good company and know how to make the best of themselves. the Rabbit symbolizes such character traits as creativity, compassion, and sensitivity.
Rabbits are friendly, outgoing and prefer the company of others. They also prefer to avoid conflict. In confrontational situations, Rabbits approach calmly and with consideration for the other party.
Are you a Rabbit? You are if you were born in one of the following years:
1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999
A rabbit's home is always a beautiful one cause Rabbit people are famous for their artistic sense and good taste. They are also usually well-dressed. Go check out your Rabbit friend's closet, I bet you will find many expensive and beautiful clothing there.
Department store display in Hong Kong
(photo: Cristina Yao)
They don't like to argue and enjoy quiet, peaceful lives. They are also sentimental and compassionate. Therefore, if you work as a salesman for a living, you will have much better luck with rabbit people - Nine out of Ten Rabbit people will definitely buy your products! (aah, I need to attract more Rabbits to my shop!) ;)
Cat or Rabbit?
Chinese astrology and Chinese zodiac signs are also used in some other Asian countries that have been under the cultural influence of China. However, some of the animals differ from the original ones used in the Chinese Zodiac.
Looking at the colorful decor in Hanoi, Vietnam
For example, the Vietnamese zodiac is identical to Chinese zodiac except the fourth animal is the cat not the rabbit, while the Japanese zodiac includes the wild boar instead of the pig.
Wish you a joyous, healthy and prosperous New Year!
