THE YEAR OF THE RABBIT, 2011 February 3, 2011 to January 22, 2010 According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2011 is the Year of the Rabbit, which begins on February 3, 2011 and ends on January 22, 2012. The Rabbit is the fourth sign of the Chinese Zodiac, which consists of 12 animals’ signs. The Rabbit is a lucky sign. Rabbits are private individuals and a bit introverted. People born in the Year of the Rabbit are reasonably friendly individuals who enjoy the company of a group of good friends. They are good teachers, counselors and communicators, but also need their own space. According to Chinese tradition, the Rabbit brings a year in which you can catch your breath and calm your nerves. It is a time for negotiation. Don't try to force issues, because if you do you will ultimately fail. To gain the greatest benefits from this time, focus on home, family, security, diplomacy, and your relationships with women and children. Make it a goal to create a safe, peaceful lifestyle, so you will be able to calmly deal with any problem that may arise.
People born in the Year of the Rabbit share certain characteristics: Keen, wise, fragile, tranquil, serene, considerate, fashionable, and kind. Generally, they are quite calm, do not exhibit aggressive behavior, and will avoid confrontation at all costs. When angry about something, they will approach it calmly and considerately, hardly ever raising their voice. And they are quite keen and pay close attention to the situations developing around them. They are intelligent and quick, and can talk themselves in or out of most situations with no problem.
The Rabbit is a symbol for mercy, elegance, and worship of beauty. People born in the Year of the Rabbit are kind, loving persons, and dislike any hostile act. They give others an impression of being frail-looking because of their gentle appearance. But, in fact they are strong-minded and have strong wills. They pursue their ideals all their lives in a precise and orderly way. They do things slowly and deliberately because of their cautious characters. There is no need to worry about their lives. They are nimble, clever and good at avoiding harm to themselves. They are talented and like artistic ventures, such as painting and music and are generally quite present in these worlds. They are also very hospitable, good hosts and warm-hearted companions. They never embrace others in public places. They know the art of saving face and giving consideration to the interests of both sides. People born in the Year of the Rabbit are apt to be sensitive to ailments and to have bad allergies. Stress or conflict wills detriment their health. Exercise could take off unnecessary stress and strengthen their physical condition. They have to learn to incorporate more action into their everyday routines. They will become depressed and withdrawn if their homes do not consist of beautiful possessions that make them comfortable. Their homes and offices usually are clutter-free. They have really good communication skills and are best utilized in positions of management. They make great teachers and counselors because they are so diplomatic and well-organized. They can also make great painters or musicians due to their sense of beauty and their love of creativity.
Rabbit people are usually relatively careful when it comes to their finances. They use much of their money for possessions such as their homes, cars or furniture. They love hunting for antiques, arts and crafts and will tend to make sound investments in these types of things.
Previous Rabbit Years:
January 29, 1903 to February 15, 1904 – Water Rabbit February 14, 1915 to February 02, 1916 – Wood Rabbit February 02, 1927 to January 22, 1928 – Fire Rabbit February 19, 1939 to February 07, 1940 – Earth Rabbit February 06, 1951 to January 26, 1952 - Metal Rabbit January 25, 1963 to February 12, 1964 – Water Rabbit February 11, 1975 to January 30, 1976 – Wood Rabbit January 29, 1987 to February 16, 1988 – Fire Rabbit February 16, 1999 to February 04, 2000 – Earth Rabbit February 03, 2011 to January 22, 2012 – Metal Rabbit
Some Chinese Brush Paintings depicting Year of the Rabbit
What is time? Time is gold. Time is precious. Time is life; not a second is to be lost. Time is hope; grasp every second. MAY THE RABBIT YEAR BRING MANY GOOD THINGS FOR YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES.
What is time? Time is the tracks of life. Time is the building materials of life. MAY YOU ACHIEVE SUCCESS AND OVERCOME OBSTACLES. The beautiful Chinese character "Fu" (pronounced similar to food in English) means blessing, good fortune and happiness.
What is time? Time waits for no man. Time heals a broken heart. Time is the wrinkles on a mother's face. MAY THE RABBIT YEAR BRING ABUNDANT JOY TO YOU ALL.
What is time? Time brings wisdom and strength to those diligent people, and brings regret and weakness to the lazy ones. The wise men waste no time. The lazy ones watch time sneaking away heartlessly. MAY THE RABBIT YEAR BRING YOU SUCCESS, ABUNDANCE, AND HAPPINESS. The wealth girl holds an auspicious fan with a Chinese character "Fu" on it. symbolizing harmony, good fortune and happiness.
There is inherent strength, clarity and awareness in our minds, and meditation is a way to bring out that innate goodness. This painting depicts happy rabbits and a joyous boy who holds a fish lantern symblizing abundance. The lotus flower in his left hand symbolizes beauty and purity which are our true nature. May the Rabbit Year bring you all the good things that you deserve.
Have you ever wished having a spiritual journey? To be spiritual, be where you are. The spirituality can be expressed in families, work places, and relationships – anywhere you choose to bring loving kindness, even the annoying or painful ones. This painting depicts a joyous girl carrying peaches (symbolizing harmony and longevity) and gold nuggets (symbolizing wealth) and surrounded by happy rabbits. May the Year of Rabbit bring you a joyful, meaningful, and fulfilling life.
Turn your negative stress into creative energy. In this painting, The happy Rabbit couple with wealth pot, pure lotus flower, immortal peaches, and beautiful fish symbolize abundance, beauty, longevity, success, and prosperity
You were awakened by the sound of a bird outside the window. You had never heard such a sound before...You got up and walked around the room. You suddenly felt that everything seemed fresh as if new. Something profoundly significant had happened. Initially, you did not understand it at all. It was only later you realized and called this transformation awakening. In this painting, the beautiful pair of colorful birds symbolize the coming of new opportunities. Peach blossom energizes your love life with new possibilities. Bamboo symbolizes good health and a long life. This awakened Rabbit with auspicious flowers, birds and fruits symbolize abundance, happiness, longevity and good fortune.
Horoscope 2011, forecast for the 2011 year of the metal Rabbit The coming 2011 year of the metal Rabbit is around the corner. It is not the size of this animal that makes sense for the whole year, but its inner nature. It looks like we've got quite sophisticated period with gracious manners and sensitivity. This 2011 year of the metal Rabbit your may pin hopes on your sense of intuition. But don't be impatient or be in harrying, in 2011 year of the Rabbit without concentration you will fail.
Rabbit Personality People born in the year of the rabbit often make ideal diplomats or politicians. Rabbit person has grace, culture and beautiful manners. Although rabbit people get on well with everyone, at heart they are basically reserved creatures, and are only really happy when they are engrossed in some sort of scholarly or intellectual activity. They are just too sensitive to the world around them. They are just not able to thrive in a competitive or aggressive environment, and it makes them anxious if someone forces them to take risks. Their inner world is simply too delicate for unsettled or unpredictable situations, and they tend to create a peaceful and comfortable
atmosphere on a hunch. This character trait makes them very hospitable and attentive people, who take care of those around. The average rabbit person emphasizes the importance of small details. They pay attention to everything from colour, design and furniture to food and conversation. And only when they are sure that everything has been arranged as they wished, these people can relax and have fun. Person born in the year of rabbit often leads a conservative lifestyle, where one of the most important things is their security. This quality has a negative side also. Opting for safety over risk they may miss good opportunities. This does not imply that these people are frivolous or irresponsible, for when they truly believe in some thing they are serious, perseverant and capable.
Calm as they are, it is not easy to provoke rabbit people. They are sentimental and compassionate. Yes, and they cry easily too. They can be moved by personal problems you share with them. 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! The fixed element of the Rabbit is Wood, which is why it is also important to pay attention to the five elements (wood, fire, earth, metal and water) that influence all zodiac family members (including rabbits) - a special sequence that is repeated every 60 years. Metal Rabbits - These are individuals born in the years 1951 and 2011. Metal gives Rabbits more strength, resilience and determination. On the plus side, they tend to be forthright, selfconfident and perhaps visionary as well as being more ambitious or intense in their actions, be it in the field of work or personal relationships. On the negative side they are often conservative creatures rather inflexible and often loners; they can be polite and charmining on the outside but may exhibit a cold or indifferent to the feelings of others. Water Rabbits - These are individuals born in the years 1903 and 1963. Like the water itself, these Rabbits prefer to go with the flow, avoiding conflict at all costs, even in situations that are stretch their patience. While they have a strong tendency to support others, that strength can become a weakness sometimes when others may take advantage of their good graces and goodwill. Their natural passivity combined with a contemplative nature can make them victims of remorse and "If Only" thoughts. Wood Rabbits - These are individuals born in the years 1915 and 1975. Wood Rabbits spend a good deal of time doing things for others, always trying to please their family members, friends and colleagues. They also have a strong aesthetic taste and hence have a natural desire to pursue artistic and creative endeavors. Unknowingly however, their generosity and easy-going nature sometimes makes them an "easy touch" for those with another agenda in mind. Fire Rabbits - These are individuals born in the years 1927 and 1987. Fire Rabbits are known to exhibit a special spark in their personality which is why they have so many friends and admirers. It's no wonder that they're natural born leaders who enjoy getting all fired up and ready to go ...be it climbing mountains, forging great bodies of water, or finding new adventures to occupy their interest. While Fire Rabbits are prone to temper tantrums, if truth
be told, they prefer to avoid tempests in teapots at all costs, which is also why they need to learn to let reason control passion every now and then.
Earth Rabbits - These are individuals born in the years 1939 and 1999. Earth Rabbits are very practical and grounded in reality, and are more able to deal effectively with the ups and downs of life than other rabbits. They tend to be humble and aware of their limitations, are fond of being independent and enjoying solitude, and make decisions only after great deliberation which is also why their advice can be counted on in a pinch. Besides working diligently to make money, Earth Rabbits also put a great deal of stock into their material comforts such as their homes as a place of security for their loved ones. Female Rabbit Behavior: Is not overly maternal, she is good at giving practical advice as well as able to strike a good bargain, naturally elegant and always stylishly dressed, well mannered and conscious of etiquette which means she is good at entertaining and is at home in most social circles though she prefers a comfortable to an adventurous life and prefers company than being by herself, sophisticated, tender and wistful she can also be emotional and strong-willed with a sharp sense of humor, wary of commitment and ambitious she may be a little manipulative to get her own way. Male Rabbit Behavior: Is not a victim of fashion, careful when spending money on necessities, careful listener as well as being happy and content, extravagant with money when buying luxurious gifts, neat and well-dressed, tendency to be flamboyant and sometimes superficial, interested in arts and culture, faithful and loving, has a traditional outlook and is protective of his need for peace and solitude, and is in touch with his feminine side but is not effeminate
Rabbit Love Affairs People born in this year can be great partners in relationships. Romantic and sweet, faithful too, rabbit people never lack of suitors. They are in extreme need of trust, security and tenderness in a relationship and are really happy when they manage to create an intimate and relaxed atmosphere. When the rabbit person does the planning, he/she is happy calling the shots and will expect his beloved automatically be on the same wavelength. In case the partner's behavior becomes erratic or hurtful he/she withdraws into your shell. Sometimes this person really believes that everything is fine and these relationships are strong and solid, but careless remark or impudent behavior can suddenly place serious doubts in his/her mind. It is important to solve such problems appropriately. Partners may discuss these fears and express their points of view openly to avoid repetition of these problems in the future. Otherwise these relationships won't last too long.
In spite of his/her devotion to the loved one, it is important to remember that the rabbit person wants to have a secret side to his/her life, too. It is natural for him/her to demand solitude in order to get in touch with his/her inner self. Sometimes it takes time for a rabbit person to find a partner, a real soul-mate, and he/she may seem to be fickle and insecure along the way, but when he/she has found that person his/her attachment is boundless.
Rabbit Career Call them cautious or call them timid, rabbit people will undertake nothing before they have weighed the pros and cons from every angle. And that is probably why rabbit people are doing their work so well. They are balanced in outlook and cautious in approach, and like to be informed of all the facts before making a judgment. They usually can not bear the cut and thrust of business life preferring work that is more methodical and reliable. At times a rabbit person is a bit of a plotter and tends to be too conservative, but he/she is gifted with a positive yet practical outlook that few can fault. He/she has a talent to avoid the trouble and identify opportunity. But it is important to remember that his/her creative talents will come to the fore when he/she is allowed to work at your own pace. As a rule, colleagues value these people's tact and modesty and realize the fact that rabbit people are unlikely to step over others to achieve their goals. Ideal Job for the Rabbit Include Accountant, Actor, Administrator, Adviser, Antique Dealer, Art Collector, Chemist, Cosmetologist, Counselor, Diplomat, Doctor, Fashion Desiger, Historian, Interior Designer, Judge, Lawyer, Librarian, Masseur/Masseuse, Musician, Ophthamologist, Pharmacist, Politician, Property Manager, Psychiatrist, Public Relations Consultant, Publisher, Secretary, Teacher, Therapist, Writer, Barrister, Judge, Solicitor, or Secretary
Horoscope background Lucky Numbers: 1, 3, 5, 9, 15, 19, 35 Equivalent Western Sign: Pisces Element WOOD Color GREEN Yin/Yang YIN and YANG Direction EAST
Positive and Negative Capability Positive: The Rabbit can be sensitive, tactful. home-loving, refined, prudent, discreet, longliving, ambitious, cultured, well-mannered, artistic, considerate, scholarly, suave, graciously hospitable, modest and unimpeachably virtuous. Negative: The Rabbit can also be snobbish, secretive, pedantic, complicated, haughtily indifferent, self-indulgent, hypochondriacally, punctilious, judgmental, self-righteous, deceptive, self-centered and terminally condescending
20 Trilling Things You Probably Didn't Know About Rabbits 1. Rabbits are not rodents, they are lagomorphs. 2. A male rabbit is a buck, a female rabbit is a doe and a baby rabbit is a kit. 3. Rabbits have 28 teeth that never stop growing. 4. Rabbits can be litter trained. 5. A pet rabbit can live as long as 10 years. 6. Adult bunnies can weigh between 2 lbs - 20 lbs depending on breed. 7. Rabbits can purr similar to a cat. 8. Domesticated rabbits are born without fur. 9. Rabbits groom themselves. 10. Rabbits cannot vomit but need hay to assist the digestive system and prevent fur balls in their stomach. 11. A group of rabbits is called a herd, and the herd lives in a warren. 12. Rabbit meat is all white meat and is lower in fat, cholesterol and calories than chicken, pork and beef. 13. Rabbit droppings make an excellent garden fertilizer. 14. Rabbits can suffer heat stroke, and a 4-pound rabbit will drink as much water as a 20 pound dog. 15. Rabbits do not hibernate. 16. Rabbits can see behind them, but have blind spot in front of their face. 17. When rabbits are happy, they can jump 36" or higher and twist, this is called a "binky".
18. Predators can literally scare a rabbit to death. 19. The only place a rabbit sweats is through the pads on its feet. 20. Rabbits eat their own night droppings called cecotropes.