In Chinese Astrology, the Rabbit symbolizes patience and luck, so the Year of the Rabbit 2023 will bring what we have lacked in 2022: peace and success.
The people born under the Rabbit sign are calm, decisive, and rarely panic. This is why they easily get out of the most difficult situations. The influence of the Rabbit will temper those too impulsive or those with their heads in the clouds. Think twice before you act and you will manage to fulfill all your plans successfully.
The luckiest sign this year are the Goat, Pig and Dog. All the signs will be successful in love, and most will manage to acheive the next level in terms of career. The prediction (much needed for many people struggling at this time) is that money will come more effortlessly than before. Health will also benefit under this sign as the Year of the Rabbit will bring less anger and more relaxation.
Why is the Rabbit Ranked Fourth in Chinese Zodiac?
Legend has it that in ancient times, the zodiac Rabbit had a long, furry tail. Every day, it liked to curl its tail round itself and sleep comfortably in its hole. When hungry, it would stick its head out and lazily eat the green grass at the entrance of its hole until it became bare.
One day, a wolf noticed the bare grassy slope and found the place where the Rabbit lived. It was quietly lurking in the grass not far from the entrance of the hole. When the sun was up, Rabbit woke up hungry and ate the grass beside the hole as usual. The wolf bit into Rabbit’s long tail, and only then, Rabbit reacted and kicked its hind legs vigorously. When the wolf was kicked in the face, its sharp teeth bit off Rabbit’s tail. After the wolf was knocked unconscious for a few seconds, it immediately gave chase in the direction of Rabbit.
At this moment, a roar came from the sky and a little white Dragon stepped between Rabbit and the wolf. The Dragon stopped the wolf who was chasing the Rabbit. Just as Rabbit was about to rest under a tree for it noticed Ox standing behind the line, Rat on Ox’s head, and Tiger behind the Ox… It turned out that Rabbit had accidentally crossed the finish line of the zodiac sign race. Later Rabbit woke up to find 11 animals as well as the little white Dragon who helped Rabbit escape the wolf’s mouth. Therefore, in the ranking of the zodiac, Rabbit comes fourth and Dragon ranks fifth.
Sources: https://www.thechinesezodiac.org/year-of-the-rabbit/; https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/chinese-zodiac/rabbit.htm