1999 Chinese zodiac: year of the Earth Rabbit
1999 was the year of the Earth Rabbit in the Chinese zodiac. It began on 16 February 1999 and ended on 4 February 2000.
1999 is the year of the Earth Rabbit (Yin). The Chinese year of the Rabbit ran from 16 February 1999 to 4 February 2000, so anyone born between those dates is a Earth Rabbit. Babies born in 1999 before 16 February 1999 belong to the Earth Tiger of 1998.
1999 Earth 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 Earth element adds stability, practicality and patience, so the Earth Rabbit of 1999 combines the Rabbit's nature with earth 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 1999?
The Chinese year does not start on 1 January. In 1999, Chinese New Year fell on 16 February 1999.
- Born 16 February 1999 or later in 1999: Earth Rabbit.
- Born 1 January – 15 February 1999: Earth Tiger (1998 sign).
Rabbit compatibility
| Match | Signs |
|---|---|
| Best (same triangle) | Goat, Pig |
| Secret friend | Dog |
| Traditional clash | Rooster |
Other Rabbit years
1963, 1975, 1987, 2011, 2023, 2035. The Earth Rabbit itself returns in 2059.
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Frequently asked questions
What Chinese zodiac is 1999?
The Earth Rabbit, for births from 16 February 1999 to 4 February 2000.
What if I was born in January or early February 1999?
If you were born before 16 February 1999, your sign is the Earth Tiger of 1998, because the Chinese year had not yet changed.
What element is 1999 in the Chinese zodiac?
Earth (Yin). Earth is linked with stability, practicality and patience; its colour is yellow and brown.
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 Earth Rabbit year?
2059. The same animal and element combination returns every 60 years.
How old is someone born in 1999 in 2026?
They turn 27 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.