Earth Rabbit Chinese Zodiac
土兔 tǔ tù
An Earth Rabbit (also called the Bunny) was born in a Rabbit year ending in 8 or 9: 1939, 1999 and 2059. Earth grounds the gentle Rabbit. The Earth Rabbit is described as sensible and caring, a Rabbit that looks after others and prefers a settled, comfortable life.
- Earth
- Rabbit
- Yin
Earth Rabbit at a Glance
- Years
- 1939, 1999 and 2059
- Year element
- Earth 土 (years ending in 8 or 9)
- Rabbit's own element
- Wood
- Yin or Yang
- Yin
- Year names
- 己卯
- Next Earth Rabbit year
- 2059
The Earth Rabbit Likes a Settled Life
Rabbits seek peace. The Earth Rabbit seeks a home: tradition describes a sensible, caring sign that looks after others and prefers routine to surprises.
The 1999 Earth Rabbits, Gen Z, turn 27 in 2026. The 1939 Earth Rabbits, Silent Generation, turn 87.
Which Years Are Earth Rabbit Years?
The most recent Earth Rabbit year began on Feb 16, 1999 and ended on Feb 4, 2000; the next comes in 2059. Born in January or February? Compare your birthday with the Begins column.
| Year | Begins | Ends | Year name | Sound element | Age in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | Feb 19, 1939 | Feb 7, 1940 | 己卯 | 城头土 | 86 or 87 |
| 1999 Chinese zodiac | Feb 16, 1999 | Feb 4, 2000 | 己卯 | 城头土 | 26 or 27 |
| 2059 | The next cycle, beyond the dates on this site | ||||
The sound element (Na Yin) is a second element that the sexagenary year name carries, and it is shown in Chinese. Find any other year on the Chinese zodiac years chart.
Earth Rabbit Strengths and Challenges
Strengths of the Earth Rabbit
- Sensible
- Caring
- Steady
Challenges of the Earth Rabbit
- Worrier
- Clings to routine
- Avoids risk
Earth Rabbit in Love and at Work
In Love
Nurturing and loyal, and happiest at home with someone close.
At Work
A good fit for counseling, teaching, healthcare and administration.
The Five Kinds of Rabbit
The Rabbit's own element is always Wood; the birth year adds the second. For the Earth Rabbit, Wood restrains Earth, so the Rabbit holds the year's element in check.
| Type | Years | With the Rabbit's Wood |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Rabbit Chinese zodiac | 1915, 1975, 2035, 2095 | Doubled |
| Fire Rabbit Chinese zodiac | 1927, 1987, 2047 | Wood feeds Fire |
| Earth Rabbit | 1939, 1999, 2059 | Wood restrains Earth |
| Metal Rabbit Chinese zodiac | 1951, 2011, 2071 | Metal restrains Wood |
| Water Rabbit Chinese zodiac | 1903, 1963, 2023, 2083 | Water feeds Wood |
Earth Rabbit Compatibility
Compatibility follows the animal, not the element. Tradition favors the Goat, Pig and Dog for the Rabbit, and the Rooster is its enemy sign.
2026, the Fire Horse Year: Needs Care
Link to the Horse: Break (破太岁).
2027, the Fire Goat Year: Supported
Link to the Goat: Trine partner (三合).
Other Earth Signs
All twelve animals have a Earth year. Each is a different mix.
- Earth Rat Chinese zodiac1948, 2008
- Earth Ox Chinese zodiac1949, 2009
- Earth Tiger Chinese zodiac1938, 1998
- Earth Dragon Chinese zodiac1928, 1988
- Earth Snake Chinese zodiac1929, 1989
- Earth Horse Chinese zodiac1918, 1978
- Earth Goat Chinese zodiac1919, 1979
- Earth Monkey Chinese zodiac1968, 2028
- Earth Rooster Chinese zodiac1969, 2029
- Earth Dog Chinese zodiac1958, 2018
- Earth Pig Chinese zodiac1959, 2019
Earth Rabbit Chinese Zodiac FAQ
What is an Earth Rabbit?
An Earth Rabbit is someone born in a Rabbit year that ends in 8 or 9. Earth Rabbit years include 1939, 1999 and 2059. Tradition describes the Earth Rabbit as sensible, caring and steady.
What years are Earth Rabbit years?
1939, 1999 and 2059. The 1999 year ran from Feb 16, 1999 to Feb 4, 2000.
Is the Rabbit a Earth sign?
The Rabbit's own element is Wood, which never changes. Earth is the element of the birth year, so a Earth Rabbit carries both. The two are different things.
How old is a Earth Rabbit?
The most recent Earth Rabbit years are 1939 and 1999. In 2026 someone born in 1999 turns 27.
When is the next Earth Rabbit year?
2059. Rabbit years return every 12 years and each element every 60.