1963 Chinese zodiac: year of the Water Rabbit
1963 was the year of the Water Rabbit in the Chinese zodiac. It began on 25 January 1963 and ended on 12 February 1964.
1963 is the year of the Water Rabbit (Yin). The Chinese year of the Rabbit ran from 25 January 1963 to 12 February 1964, so anyone born between those dates is a Water Rabbit. Babies born in 1963 before 25 January 1963 belong to the Water Tiger of 1962.
1963 Water Rabbit personality
People born in the year of the Rabbit are gentle, elegant and kind. Their strengths are diplomacy, taste and a calming presence; their watch-outs are avoiding conflict and over-caution.
The Water element adds wisdom, flexibility and good communication, so the Water Rabbit of 1963 combines the Rabbit's nature with water qualities. Yin years are traditionally seen as receptive and reflective.
Careers that suit the Rabbit: design, diplomacy, the arts, counselling, hospitality.
Born in January or February 1963?
The Chinese year does not start on 1 January. In 1963, Chinese New Year fell on 25 January 1963.
- Born 25 January 1963 or later in 1963: Water Rabbit.
- Born 1 January – 24 January 1963: Water Tiger (1962 sign).
Rabbit compatibility
| Match | Signs |
|---|---|
| Best (same triangle) | Goat, Pig |
| Secret friend | Dog |
| Traditional clash | Rooster |
Other Rabbit years
1927, 1939, 1951, 1975, 1987, 1999. The Water Rabbit itself returns in 2023.
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Frequently asked questions
What Chinese zodiac is 1963?
The Water Rabbit, for births from 25 January 1963 to 12 February 1964.
What if I was born in January or early February 1963?
If you were born before 25 January 1963, your sign is the Water Tiger of 1962, because the Chinese year had not yet changed.
What element is 1963 in the Chinese zodiac?
Water (Yin). Water is linked with wisdom, flexibility and good communication; its colour is black and blue.
Which signs are compatible with the Rabbit?
Best matches are the Goat and Pig, plus the Dog as a "secret friend". The traditional clash is with the Rooster.
When is the next Water Rabbit year?
2083. The same animal and element combination returns every 60 years.
How old is someone born in 1963 in 2026?
They turn 63 during 2026.
Source and method
Chinese New Year dates (China Standard Time) were cross-checked against two independent lunar-calendar tables and published listings. Animals and elements follow the traditional 60-year (sexagenary) cycle.