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Rabbit (zodiac)
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The rabbit (兔) is the fourth in the twelve-year periodic sequence (cycle) of animals that appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. The Year of the Rabbit is associated with the Earthly Branch symbol 卯.[1] the element Wood in Wuxing theory and within Traditional Chinese medicine the Liver Yin and the emotions and virtues of kindness and hope.[1][2]
In the Vietnamese zodiac and the Gurung zodiac, the cat takes the place of the rabbit.[3] In the Malay zodiac, the mousedeer takes the place of the rabbit.[4]
- ^ a b Duveen, Joan (2022). Applying Stems and Branches Acupuncture in Clinical Practice. JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS. ISBN 9781787753709.
- ^ van Kervel, Peter C (2012). Celestial Stems & Terrestrial Branches, Wu Yun Liu Qi : the Philosophy & Physiology of Acupuncture. Lan Di Press. ISBN 9789079212033.
- ^ "Tamu (Gurung) Losar Festival". ECS Nepal. 11 July 2010. Retrieved 9 June 2017.
- ^ Farouk Yahya (2015). "Glossary". Magic and Divination in Malay Manuscripts. Brill. pp. 296–306. ISBN 978-90-04-30172-6.
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