What are the personality traits of the Lapin?

The Lapin is commonly described as calme, élégant, gentil et responsable. Frequently mentioned strengths include diplomatic and tactful in relationships and strong aesthetic sense and creativity.

Which zodiac signs are most compatible with the Lapin?

The Lapin usually works most smoothly with Chèvre et Cochon. Tension is more often noted with Rat, Dragon, Coq.

What years belong to the Lapin?

Recent Lapin years include 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023. The cycle repeats every 12 years.

What element is associated with the Lapin?

The Lapin's fixed element is Bois. Each individual Lapin year also carries a yearly element, which is why Fire Lapin and Water Lapin are not read the same way.

Is the Lapin yin or yang?

The Lapin is Yin. Yin signs are usually read as more inward and receptive.

Lapin Chinese Zodiac Sign

兔 (Tu) · #4 / 12 · Yin · MAO Branch

🌳 WoodPrintemps · Est · 5 AM - 7 AM

Lapin Traits de personnalité

People born in the Year of the Lapin are often described as calme, élégant, gentil et responsable. The Lapin ranks #4 in the zodiac cycle and carries the fixed Bois element, which adds growth-oriented, creative et idealistic qualities to the reading. As a yin sign, it is usually read as more inward and receptive.

The Lapin's hour is 5 AM - 7 AM. In traditional reading, that time is linked with the lapin's natural rhythm. It also connects with the MAO branch, the Est direction, and the Printemps season.

Points forts

✓Diplomatic and tactful in relationships
✓Strong aesthetic sense and creativity
✓Gentle and compassionate nature
✓Good at avoiding conflicts
✓Highly intuitive about people

Faiblesses

✗Can be overly cautious and timid
✗Tendency to avoid confrontation
✗May be superficial in judgments
✗Can be pessimistic
✗Difficulty making tough decisions

Lapin by Element

Each 12-year cycle pairs the Lapin branch with a different yearly phase. The animal stays the same, but the tone of the reading shifts.

Bois Lapin Wood

Years: 1975

Bois Lapin is usually read as Lapin with a more more expansive, ideal-driven, and developmental yearly tone.

Feu Lapin Fire

Years: 1927, 1987

Feu Lapin is usually read as Lapin with a more more visible, urgent, and expressive yearly tone.

Terre Lapin Earth

Years: 1939, 1999

Terre Lapin is usually read as Lapin with a more more grounded, measured, and durable yearly tone.

Métal Lapin Metal

Years: 1951, 2011

Métal Lapin is usually read as Lapin with a more more disciplined, exacting, and self-controlled yearly tone.

Eau Lapin Water

Years: 1963, 2023

Eau Lapin is usually read as Lapin with a more more perceptive, adaptive, and inwardly strategic yearly tone.

Method note: This site uses Lunar New Year as the year boundary for general zodiac-sign pages. Some BaZi schools instead mark the year at Li Chun, so advanced chart interpretations may differ.