Water Rabbit Chinese Zodiac
水兔 shuǐ tù
A Water Rabbit (also called the Bunny) was born in a Rabbit year ending in 2 or 3: 1903, 1963, 2023 and 2083. Water deepens the gentle Rabbit. The Water Rabbit is described as sensitive and imaginative, a Rabbit with strong intuition and a talent for reading moods.
- Water
- Rabbit
- Yin
Water Rabbit at a Glance
- Years
- 1903, 1963, 2023 and 2083
- Year element
- Water 水 (years ending in 2 or 3)
- Rabbit's own element
- Wood
- Yin or Yang
- Yin
- Year names
- 癸卯
- Next Water Rabbit year
- 2083
The Water Rabbit Reads the Room
Rabbits are sensitive. The Water Rabbit is the most so, in tradition, imaginative and quick to pick up on moods, at its best in calm surroundings.
The 1963 Water Rabbits are Boomers turning 63 in 2026. The 2023 Water Rabbits, Gen Alpha, turn 3.
Which Years Are Water Rabbit Years?
The most recent Water Rabbit year began on Jan 22, 2023 and ended on Feb 9, 2024; the next comes in 2083. Born in January or February? Compare your birthday with the Begins column.
| Year | Begins | Ends | Year name | Sound element | Age in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | Jan 29, 1903 | Feb 15, 1904 | 癸卯 | 金箔金 | 122 or 123 |
| 1963 Chinese zodiac | Jan 25, 1963 | Feb 12, 1964 | 癸卯 | 金箔金 | 62 or 63 |
| 2023 Chinese zodiac | Jan 22, 2023 | Feb 9, 2024 | 癸卯 | 金箔金 | 2 or 3 |
| 2083 | 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.
Water Rabbit Strengths and Challenges
Strengths of the Water Rabbit
- Intuitive
- Imaginative
- Empathetic
Challenges of the Water Rabbit
- Over-sensitive
- Anxious
- Avoids confrontation
Water Rabbit in Love and at Work
In Love
Tender and romantic, and needs a calm partner.
At Work
Suited to the arts, counseling, writing and the caring professions.
The Five Kinds of Rabbit
The Rabbit's own element is always Wood; the birth year adds the second. For the Water Rabbit, Water feeds Wood, so the year supports the Rabbit's nature.
| 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 Chinese zodiac | 1939, 1999, 2059 | Wood restrains Earth |
| Metal Rabbit Chinese zodiac | 1951, 2011, 2071 | Metal restrains Wood |
| Water Rabbit | 1903, 1963, 2023, 2083 | Water feeds Wood |
Water 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 Water Signs
All twelve animals have a Water year. Each is a different mix.
- Water Rat Chinese zodiac1972, 2032
- Water Ox Chinese zodiac1973, 2033
- Water Tiger Chinese zodiac1962, 2022
- Water Dragon Chinese zodiac1952, 2012
- Water Snake Chinese zodiac1953, 2013
- Water Horse Chinese zodiac1942, 2002
- Water Goat Chinese zodiac1943, 2003
- Water Monkey Chinese zodiac1932, 1992
- Water Rooster Chinese zodiac1933, 1993
- Water Dog Chinese zodiac1922, 1982
- Water Pig Chinese zodiac1923, 1983
Water Rabbit Chinese Zodiac FAQ
What is a Water Rabbit?
A Water Rabbit is someone born in a Rabbit year that ends in 2 or 3. Water Rabbit years include 1903, 1963, 2023 and 2083. Tradition describes the Water Rabbit as intuitive, imaginative and empathetic.
What years are Water Rabbit years?
1903, 1963, 2023 and 2083. The 2023 year ran from Jan 22, 2023 to Feb 9, 2024.
Is the Rabbit a Water sign?
The Rabbit's own element is Wood, which never changes. Water is the element of the birth year, so a Water Rabbit carries both. The two are different things.
How old is a Water Rabbit?
The most recent Water Rabbit years are 1963 and 2023. In 2026 someone born in 2023 turns 3.
When is the next Water Rabbit year?
2083. Rabbit years return every 12 years and each element every 60.