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What Animal Is 1987? — Rabbit

丁卯 · Ding-Mao Fire

1987 zodiac dates & the boundary rule

1987 is the Year of the Rabbit (Ding-Mao, Fire) from 1987-01-29 — Chinese New Year — through 1988-02-16.

Born between January 1 and 1987-01-29? Your animal is the Tiger, not the Rabbit — the zodiac follows the lunar year, not the calendar year. Check your birthday on the free reading to be sure.

Rabbit personality

Rabbits are gentle, socially graceful weavers of goodwill. Conflict-averse but never weak — they prefer winning through softness.

Dog (six harmony) anchors the Rabbit; Pig and Goat (trine) offer steady warmth. The Rooster clash needs deliberate care.

Full Rabbit zodiac profile & daily horoscope →

FAQ

What animal is 1987?

The Rabbit. 1987 is the Year of the Rabbit (Ding-Mao, Fire).

When does the 1987 zodiac year start?

On 1987-01-29 — Chinese New Year. Anyone born before that date belongs to the previous animal, the Tiger.

What element is 1987?

Fire. The year pillar is Ding-Mao.

Does the zodiac year follow January 1 or Chinese New Year?

Chinese New Year. The 1987 zodiac year starts on 1987-01-29, not January 1 — babies born earlier in 1987 may belong to the Tiger.