木Chinese zodiac · Wood element
Wood Rabbit 1915 · 1975 · 2035 · 2095 · 乙卯 (yǐ mǎo)
Wood Rabbits are gentle and diplomatic like every Rabbit, with an added streak of generosity and idealism. This combination comes round only once every 60 years.
- Yin Wood
- Animal: Rabbit
- Element: Wood 木
- Every 60 years
Year of the Wood Rabbit dates
| Year | Dates | Stem-branch |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 14 Feb 1915 – 2 Feb 1916 | 乙卯 (yǐ mǎo) |
| 1975 | 11 Feb 1975 – 30 Jan 1976 | 乙卯 (yǐ mǎo) |
| 2035 | 8 Feb 2035 – 27 Jan 2036 | 乙卯 (yǐ mǎo) |
| 2095 | 5 Feb 2095 – 24 Jan 2096 | 乙卯 (yǐ mǎo) |
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What makes the Wood Rabbit different
At heart this is still a Rabbit: gentle, diplomatic and graceful. Wood is the element of growth. It brings warmth, generosity and a cooperative spirit, and Wood types are expansive thinkers who like to build things with other people.
Double Wood
The Rabbit’s own fixed element is Wood, so a Wood year doubles it. Everything typical of the Rabbit is turned up: the strengths are stronger, and so are the excesses.
Wood Rabbit strengths and challenges
Strengths
- Generous and cooperative
- Thinks long-term and plans for growth
- Tactful and diplomatic
- Kind and considerate
Watch out for
- Takes on too much at once
- Can spread energy too thinly
- Avoids confrontation
- Sensitive to criticism
Wood Rabbit in love
Wood softens the sign, making it more open-hearted and more willing to compromise. Rabbits are romantic, attentive partners who create a peaceful home.
Wood Rabbit career and money
Wood favors teamwork, steady growth and projects that develop over years. 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 Wood Rabbit with the other four types, or read the full Year of the Rabbit guide.
The Wood years
Each element rules two years in a row, one Yang and one Yin. The Wood Rabbit year is preceded by the Wood Tiger. Wood is linked with spring, the color green and the east. Read more about the five elements.
Wood Rabbit questions, answered
What years are the Year of the Wood Rabbit?
The Year of the Wood Rabbit falls in 1915, 1975, 2035 and 2095. It comes round once every 60 years. The exact dates are 14 Feb 1915 – 2 Feb 1916; 11 Feb 1975 – 30 Jan 1976; 8 Feb 2035 – 27 Jan 2036; 5 Feb 2095 – 24 Jan 2096.
What is the Wood Rabbit personality?
Wood Rabbits are gentle and diplomatic like every Rabbit, with an added streak of generosity and idealism. It brings warmth, generosity and a cooperative spirit, and Wood types are expansive thinkers who like to build things with other people.
Who is the Wood Rabbit compatible with?
Like all Rabbits, the Wood Rabbit is most compatible with the Goat, Pig and Dog, and finds the Rooster and Dragon more challenging.
How is the Wood Rabbit different from other Rabbits?
The Rabbit’s own fixed element is Wood, so a Wood year doubles it. Everything typical of the Rabbit is turned up: the strengths are stronger, and so are the excesses.
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