Rabbit

Rabbit is honored by being the fourth animal in the Chinese animal cycle. Quiet and retiring Rabbits aren’t frightened; they just prefer a more sedate pace to life and its occurrences. Rabbits are extremely social creatures among their kind. Rabbits in nature are cautious, making sure that there is no owl or raptor above; nor wiley fox or coyote on the ground nearby before exiting the safety of the den. Rabbits know the power of being utterly still, freezing in the moment instinctively knowing that the lack of movement may well make them invisible to their winged or four-footed hunter. Rabbits know how to loose themselves in numbers, each individual using the group of fleet-footed rabbits scurrying to and fro to hide within. Rabbits are also known for their beautiful fur. The Chinese philosophy sees the Rabbit as the epitome of style…the holder and nurturer of culture.

Rabbit year people carry many qualities of the Rabbit. They are safe and non-threatening even while they are charming and witty companions. Rabbit people tend to prefer to stay out of the floodlights of fame and fortune. They know and understand the power of being able to loose themselves in the crowd. Rabbits can handle themselves in a variety of social situations from the tux with tails affair down to jean cut-off shorts and a t-shirt while at the beach. Rabbit people can easily move from one social situation to another due to their refinement and thoughtfulness. It’s a pretty good bet that the chap over in the corner taking time to fill his pipe before he ventures his opinion is likely a Rabbit. Rabbits enjoy being one of the many and prefer the anonymity offered therein.

Rabbits, with the great social capability, do well in occupations that require good communication skills. Administrators, teachers, diplomats, therapists, doctors, psychiatrists, judges and beauticians are all occupations that allow the Rabbit to capitalize on their internal wisdom and innate communicative abilities. Many who receive a spiritual or religious calling as a profession are of Rabbit years. Good negotiators and not large on inflated ego, the Rabbit makes an excellent team player. Good communication skills allow them to mesh well with their bosses, peers, and subordinates. Rabbits who feel a calling towards things lovely and beautiful should consider careers in the beauty industry or in fashion design.

For the Rabbit in your life, next birthday or gift giving occasion, try something in pale green. Whether a fashion accessory or an accessory for the home the pale green of the fresh shoots of spring are sure to warm a Rabbit year person’s heart. Other ideas for gifts for Rabbit are a bottle of fine wine, an historical novel or two, a tin of gourmet popcorn or other collection of gourmet goodies, or an original print to put on display are all sure winners with Rabbits. To truly get the Rabbit heart a-thumping, try pearls, crystals or emeralds.