In general, Rabbit years abound with creativity and an appreciation for the arts. You might feel yourself being pulled toward exploring museums, music festivals and performances. In social gatherings, the Year of the Rabbit will encourage more cordiality and social niceties. If disputes arise, diplomacy will win out. Chances are, you’ll also face many options, but like the rabbit’s burrow, you should have multiple exit points and not get too attached to specific decisions. “Rabbits always like having a plan B,” astrologer Jen Ingress says. “So this is a year to have more than one plan B—and [to have] continued social interactions in order to reach a decision.”
Now let’s turn to 2023’s zodiac element, water, which signifies travel and movement. While 2022 was also a water year, it was more of a flood. People were itching to get back out into the world after COVID restrictions were lifted, so there was movement in the form of travel. On another note, the Russian invasion of Ukraine forced people to seek refuge in other countries.
The element of water paired with the Tiger sign made the year one that required quick reactions and strong responses in the face of upheaval.
In comparison, the Year of the Water Rabbit will feel more like a small stream when it comes to going places and, more generally speaking, the movement in our lives. “This year will bring learning opportunities, an expansion of ambitions, more time reaching for goals and a general sense of curiosity,” says Ingress. However, because of the unpredictable nature of water, the world might still feel precarious in 2023. The last time there was a Water Rabbit, in 1963, President Kennedy was assassinated, notes Ingress. It was a moment felt by many but not an event that moved the masses to make tough decisions. So this year, it will be important to stay alert—be ready to manage surprises and get comfortable with uncertainty in your life and the world.
I – Word Understanding
Cordiality – sincere affection and kindness
Upheaval – an instance of violent disorder or change
Precarious – unknown conditions; lack of security
II – Have Your Say
1, What is your outlook for this year? What are the factors that affect your outlook?
2, What is your astrology (animal) sign? Do you follow this type of fortune telling?
What type of fortune telling are you interested in?
