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What Animal Is 1999? — Rabbit

己卯 · Ji-Mao Earth

1999 zodiac dates & the boundary rule

1999 is the Year of the Rabbit (Ji-Mao, Earth) from 1999-02-16 — Chinese New Year — through 2000-02-04.

Born between January 1 and 1999-02-16? 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 1999?

The Rabbit. 1999 is the Year of the Rabbit (Ji-Mao, Earth).

When does the 1999 zodiac year start?

On 1999-02-16 — Chinese New Year. Anyone born before that date belongs to the previous animal, the Tiger.

What element is 1999?

Earth. The year pillar is Ji-Mao.

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

Chinese New Year. The 1999 zodiac year starts on 1999-02-16, not January 1 — babies born earlier in 1999 may belong to the Tiger.