1987 Chinese zodiac: year of the Fire Rabbit
1987 was the year of the Fire Rabbit in the Chinese zodiac. It began on 29 January 1987 and ended on 16 February 1988.
1987 is the year of the Fire Rabbit (Yin). The Chinese year of the Rabbit ran from 29 January 1987 to 16 February 1988, so anyone born between those dates is a Fire Rabbit. Babies born in 1987 before 29 January 1987 belong to the Fire Tiger of 1986.
1987 Fire 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 Fire element adds passion, energy and leadership, so the Fire Rabbit of 1987 combines the Rabbit's nature with fire 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 1987?
The Chinese year does not start on 1 January. In 1987, Chinese New Year fell on 29 January 1987.
- Born 29 January 1987 or later in 1987: Fire Rabbit.
- Born 1 January – 28 January 1987: Fire Tiger (1986 sign).
Rabbit compatibility
| Match | Signs |
|---|---|
| Best (same triangle) | Goat, Pig |
| Secret friend | Dog |
| Traditional clash | Rooster |
Other Rabbit years
1951, 1963, 1975, 1999, 2011, 2023. The Fire Rabbit itself returns in 2047.
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Frequently asked questions
What Chinese zodiac is 1987?
The Fire Rabbit, for births from 29 January 1987 to 16 February 1988.
What if I was born in January or early February 1987?
If you were born before 29 January 1987, your sign is the Fire Tiger of 1986, because the Chinese year had not yet changed.
What element is 1987 in the Chinese zodiac?
Fire (Yin). Fire is linked with passion, energy and leadership; its colour is red.
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 Fire Rabbit year?
2047. The same animal and element combination returns every 60 years.
How old is someone born in 1987 in 2026?
They turn 39 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.