February 3, 2011 is the Chinese New Year and marks the start of the Year of the Golden Rabbit.  The Rabbit years so far have been 1903, 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, and 2011.  According to Chinese tradition, the Rabbit brings a year in which you can catch your breath and calm your nerves.  The year of the Rabbit is a time to focus on home, family, security, diplomacy, and your relationships.  You should concentrate on creating a safe, peaceful lifestyle, so you can calmly deal with any problem that may arise.

According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Rabbit is a lucky sign.  People born in the Year of the Rabbit are usually private and somewhat introverted, but are friendly and enjoy the company of good friends.  Rabbits are tranquil, serene, considerate, fashionable, kind, and calm, and try to avoid confrontation at all costs.  Rabbits are also keen, wise, intelligent, and quick and can talk themselves in or out of most situations.  Rabbits typically have good communication skills and artistic ability.  Rabbits make good teachers, counselors, managers, communicators, painters, or musicians.

Happy Year of the Rabbit!