土Chinese zodiac · Earth element
Earth Rabbit 1939 · 1999 · 2059 · 己卯 (jǐ mǎo)
Earth Rabbits are gentle and diplomatic like every Rabbit, with an added streak of patience and practicality. This combination comes round only once every 60 years.
- Yin Earth
- Animal: Rabbit
- Element: Earth 土
- Every 60 years
Year of the Earth Rabbit dates
| Year | Dates | Stem-branch |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 19 Feb 1939 – 7 Feb 1940 | 己卯 (jǐ mǎo) |
| 1999 | 16 Feb 1999 – 4 Feb 2000 | 己卯 (jǐ mǎo) |
| 2059 | 12 Feb 2059 – 1 Feb 2060 | 己卯 (jǐ mǎo) |
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What makes the Earth Rabbit different
At heart this is still a Rabbit: gentle, diplomatic and graceful. Earth is the element of stability. It brings patience, realism and common sense, and Earth types are careful planners who value security.
Wood masters Earth
The Rabbit’s native Wood controls Earth. These Rabbits like to be in charge of their circumstances and usually are, though getting there takes effort.
Earth Rabbit strengths and challenges
Strengths
- Practical and dependable
- Patient, realistic planner
- Tactful and diplomatic
- Kind and considerate
Watch out for
- Stubborn and slow to change
- Can be overly cautious
- Avoids confrontation
- Sensitive to criticism
Earth Rabbit in love
Earth steadies the sign, favoring commitment, loyalty and a calm home life. Rabbits are romantic, attentive partners who create a peaceful home.
Earth Rabbit career and money
Earth favors careful planning, organization and building something that lasts. Rabbits excel where tact, taste and patience are needed.
- Design and the arts
- Diplomacy and public relations
- Counseling and education
- Law and mediation
The other types of Rabbit
The same animal behaves differently under each element. Compare the Earth Rabbit with the other four types, or read the full Year of the Rabbit guide.
The Earth years
Each element rules two years in a row, one Yang and one Yin. The Earth Rabbit year is preceded by the Earth Tiger. Earth is linked with late summer, the color yellow and the center. Read more about the five elements.
Earth Rabbit questions, answered
What years are the Year of the Earth Rabbit?
The Year of the Earth Rabbit falls in 1939, 1999 and 2059. It comes round once every 60 years. The exact dates are 19 Feb 1939 – 7 Feb 1940; 16 Feb 1999 – 4 Feb 2000; 12 Feb 2059 – 1 Feb 2060.
What is the Earth Rabbit personality?
Earth Rabbits are gentle and diplomatic like every Rabbit, with an added streak of patience and practicality. It brings patience, realism and common sense, and Earth types are careful planners who value security.
Who is the Earth Rabbit compatible with?
Like all Rabbits, the Earth Rabbit is most compatible with the Goat, Pig and Dog, and finds the Rooster and Dragon more challenging.
How is the Earth Rabbit different from other Rabbits?
The Rabbit’s native Wood controls Earth. These Rabbits like to be in charge of their circumstances and usually are, though getting there takes effort.
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