A Complete Guide to Dragon & Rabbit Compatibility

In Chinese astrology, the rabbit and dragon signs signify very different things—the rabbit symbolizes peace, beauty, and longevity, while the dragon represents strength, good fortune, and charisma. Is it possible for these two very different zodiac signs to join together and form a loving relationship? Keep reading to learn more about how compatible rabbits and dragons are in love, sex, friendship, and more.

Dragon & Rabbit Compatibility: Overview

Chinese metaphysics and astrology expert Iverson Lee says dragons and rabbits are compatible within Chinese astrology. The rabbit’s peaceful nature calms the bold dragon, who infuses the rabbit with confidence and drive, making the pair successful as long as they practice mutual respect.

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Rabbit & Dragon Romantic Compatibility

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Rabbit and dragon are highly compatible in romantic relationships. The calm and gentle nature of a rabbit sign complements the boldness that dragon signs are known to have. The rabbit can bring a sense of peace to a dragon’s life, while the dragon provides excitement and ambition in the rabbit’s world.^{[1]
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- Emotional Compatibility: Both rabbits and dragons need to compromise to end up with a happy relationship where the rabbit doesn’t feel confronted by the dragon’s temper and the dragon isn’t bored by the rabbit’s timid nature.^{[2]
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- Sexual Compatibility: Rabbit and dragon signs are very sexually compatible. Rabbits are one of the most sexual Chinese zodiac signs and are open to new experiences. Dragons are always on the lookout for an adventure and won’t be bored in the bedroom with a rabbit partner.^{[3]
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- Compatibility as Life Partners: If the rabbit sign remains idealistic about the world and the dragon works to create this ideal life in their shared world, this unique couple can make great marriage and life partners in the long run.^{[4]
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Male Dragon & Female Rabbit Compatibility

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Female rabbits and male dragons are compatible when united. Female rabbits crave their partner’s determination and protection, while male dragons tend towards being brave, strong, and honest.^{[5]
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Expert Interview} Luckily, they are both social creatures—people are drawn to the vivacious nature of the dragon and the natural charm of the rabbit. As a couple, they can unite as a power couple everyone loves.^{[6]
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- Both signs appreciate the finer things in life, along with a supportive relationship that also offers companionship and security. If they stay focused on their dreams while remaining honest with each other, they’ll make successful life partners.
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This pairing often struggles to bridge their social gap. Female rabbits prefer living a safe and orderly life based on stability.^{[7]
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Expert Interview} The always-in-motion energy of the male dragon can be exhausting for a female rabbit to deal with.^{[8]
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- The ways this couple views commitment can be a challenge when the dragon’s loyalty starts to feel like possessiveness; likewise, the rabbit’s need for new experiences can cause emotional boredom or infidelity.

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Female Dragon & Male Rabbit Compatibility

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Male rabbits and female dragons enjoy a stable relationship. Male rabbits are ambitious, gentle, and wise, while the female dragon can be crafty, independent, and determined. The male rabbit can help the female dragon with social interactions, while a female dragon can bring more confidence and decisiveness to her partner’s life.^{[9]
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- Both members complement each other when the male rabbit protects the female dragon from life’s unpredictable ways; the female dragon can help the male rabbit relax more about the often mundane aspects of everyday life.
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This pairing often struggles with individual priorities getting in the way. A female dragon often thinks they know best about what motivates the couple and doesn’t like to be contradicted. The usually diplomatic rabbit doesn’t react well to the stress and disharmony this may bring to the relationship. Both parties need to step back and let the other express their opinion about where they should focus their lives.^{[10]
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- The couple needs to balance their own individual projects in life, so one member’s obsession doesn’t dominate the other. If they don’t take themselves too seriously, they can overcome this issue.

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Rabbit and Dragon Compatibility in Platonic & Professional Relationships

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Rabbits and dragons don’t often make very good friends. Because of differences in their worldviews, attitudes, and principals, a relationship not based on love or business has no common goal they can share. Dragons like to spend their time traveling, going to parties, or playing sports. Rabbits prefer quiet activities like going to the park or a museum. If both friends are interested in other ways to spend their time, there is a small chance for this unlikely duo to get along.^{[11]
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Rabbits and dragons make enterprising business associates. The dragon’s tendency toward leadership meshes well with the rabbit’s responsible and competent ways. The rabbit’s diplomacy helps mitigate the often impulsive qualities of the dragon. The resourcefulness of the dragon in negotiations is mirrored by how comfortable the rabbit is with the routine day-to-day organizational skills needed to get things done.^{[12]
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Passive rabbits and strong dragons can complement each other within a family. Within a parent-child relationship, the dragon child can pleasantly surprise their rabbit parents with their achievements. A rabbit child tends to follow along with whatever their parents are doing, so they make easygoing kids. Other rabbit and dragon family members complement one another as long as they try to understand where the other is coming from.^{[13]
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What to Do If You’re Dating a Rabbit

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If you’re dating a rabbit, seek peace without losing your ambition. While rabbits love a life of stability, they can be quite patient with dragons who embrace change, as long as both parties show mutual respect for one another.^{[14]
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Expert Interview} As long as a rabbit can maintain their inner peace, they’re happy to support a dragon in whatever exciting endeavors bring happiness to the couple.^{[15]
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- Chinese horoscopes remind you to show support to your rabbit partner, especially if they pursue a hobby you might not, such as meditation, prayer, or yoga. Help create a sacred space for them to escape to where they can feel calm and relaxed.^{[16]
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What to Do If You’re Dating a Dragon

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If you’re dating a dragon, try to understand their goals and desires. Dragons are big achievers who need a partner that supports this aspect of their personalities.^{[17]
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Expert Interview} Embrace passion both in the bedroom and intellectually, so your dragon partner feels fulfilled in all areas of their life.^{[18]
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Expert Interview} Dragons need a rabbit who isn’t afraid of their forceful outer shell and can help bring out the dragon’s more gentle inner nature so they can flourish. Don’t mess with their sense of freedom, though—it’s everything to a dragon.^{[19]
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- Let your dragon partner take the lead in planning an exciting getaway for the weekend. Take part in as many activities as they want to, while encouraging them to reserve some time for the two of you to chill out and unwind together.

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Rabbit Chinese Zodiac Personality Traits

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Rabbit signs are optimistic, sensitive, and imaginative. They are usually fair, gentle, and courteous types who like to avoid conflict.^{[20]
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Expert Interview} If rabbit signs think about their emotions for too long, they can grow neurotic. They’re known for their abilities with business deals and appreciate a comfortable lifestyle whenever possible. Rabbits make cheerful and passionate partners but don’t get on their bad side by making them feel betrayed.^{[21]
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- Male: Male rabbits woo their partners as one of the most gentlemanly of the Chinese zodiac signs, who can also impress with their sense of justice.
- Female: Female rabbits can charm others with their warm-hearted personality and kindness.
- Birth years: 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011.
- Lucky: 3, 4, 6 (number), pink, purple, blue, black (color), Snapdragon (flower), East (direction).
- Most Compatible With: Sheep and Pig.
- Moderately Compatible With: Dog and Monkey.
- Least Compatible With: Rooster, Snake, Horse, and Tiger.

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Dragon Chinese Zodiac Personality Traits

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Dragon signs are powerful, romantic, and full of energy. They’re known for being goal-oriented and make great leaders who have tons of vision.^{[22]
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Expert Interview} Dragon zodiac personalities have an incredibly discerning sense of self and are independent thinkers who stick to their convictions. As the luckiest of the zodiac signs, dragons make terrific journalists, teachers, and entrepreneurs. In love, they hate the idea of being alone and can seem overbearing when trying to show affection.^{[23]
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- Male: Male dragons are loved by many, but might only have a few close-knit friends. They can sometimes come across as a know-it-all.
- Female: Female dragons can be tough to love, but are also big-hearted, self-reliable, and very capable.
- Birth years: 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000.^{[24]
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- Lucky: 6, 8 (number), Cyan blue, purple (color), Bamboo, Cyclamen (flower), West, Northeast (direction).
- Most Compatible With: Monkey and Rat.
- Moderately Compatible With: Tiger.
- Least Compatible With: Dog, Goats, and Horse.

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Rabbit and Dragon History in Chinese Mythology

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The rabbit and dragon are the 4th and 5th animals of the zodiac. In Chinese mythology, the Jade emperor invited all the animals to compete in a race to see who would represent the years in the zodiac cycle. Twelve different animals showed up: pig, dog, rooster, monkey, sheep, horse, snake, dragon, rabbit, tiger, ox, and rat. After the race, the emperor named a year in the zodiac for each of the 12 animals in the order in which they won the race, which transformed the animals into potent Chinese symbols.^{[25]
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- Rabbits are associated with the wood element and the liver yin in Chinese medicine.
- Dragons are associated with the wood element and the liver and gallbladder in Chinese medicine.

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Other Chinese Zodiac Signs

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There are 12 total signs in the Chinese zodiac, all of which are represented by an animal and assigned based on birth year. Each animal has its own personality traits, strengths, and weaknesses that are associated with the people born under their sign.^{[26]
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Dr. Tamsin Lee
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- Rat: Ambitious, honest, flighty.
  - Born 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008.
- Ox: Bright, patient, friendly.
  - Born 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009.
- Tiger: Aggressive, courageous, sensitive.
  - Born 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010.
- Snake: Wise, intense, beautiful.
  - Born 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013.
- Horse: Enthusiastic, magnetic, warm-hearted.
  - Born 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002
- Rooster: Devoted, intellectual, eccentric.
  - Born 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005.
- Goat: Timid, creative, compassionate.
  - Born 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1991, 2003.
- Monkey: Intelligent, mischievous, distractible.
  - Born 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004.
- Dog: Loyal, honest, quick-witted.^{[27]
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  - Born 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006.
- Pig: Noble, considerate, steadfast.
  - Born 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007.^{[28]
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