1987 Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Rabbit
The 1987 Year of the Rabbit (兔) officially starts on January 29, 1987 (Lunar New Year) and ends on February 16, 1988. People born between January 1, 1987 and February 16, 1988 are actually of the Tiger zodiac sign, Because it still falls within the Chinese Lunar Year 1986 during this period. You can find your Chinese zodiac sign by your Gregorian birth date: Find Your Zodiac.
Year Details
Gregorian Year
1987
Zodiac Sign
Rabbit (兔)
Ganzhi Calendar
Ding Mao (丁卯)
Five Elements
Fire (火)
Start Date
January 29, 1987
End Date
February 16, 1988
Lucky Numbers
2, 7
Lucky Colors
Red, Pink
Compatible Zodiacs
Goat, Dog, Pig
Incompatible Zodiacs
Rooster
Positive Traits
Gentle, kind, elegant, intuitive, creative, compassionate, tactful, adaptable, loyal, patient, harmonious, thoughtful
Negative Traits
Overly sensitive, indecisive, conflict-avoidant, overthinking, emotionally fragile, hesitant, easily influenced, self-doubting
Personality
People born in 1987, the Ding Mao Fire Rabbit year, are gentle, elegant, kind, intuitive, and adaptable, combining the Rabbit's grace, sensitivity, and peace-loving nature with Fire's passion, courage, and vitality. They are thoughtful, compassionate, tactful, and skilled at communication and harmony-building. They value loyalty, comfort, and stability, appearing soft yet resilient. They possess great empathy, creativity, and patience. However, they can be overly sensitive, indecisive, hesitant, avoidant of conflict, or prone to overthinking and emotional fluctuation; they may struggle with assertiveness and fear disappointment.
Folk Meaning
In Chinese zodiac tradition, the Rabbit symbolizes grace, luck, peace, kindness, longevity, and good fortune. As the 1987 Fire Rabbit, it merges Fire's warmth and vitality with the Rabbit's gentleness and intuition, representing elegant wisdom, harmonious life, and quiet success. Those born this year are seen as blessed with peace, prosperity, and happy relationships. The Fire Rabbit also signifies creativity, compassion, and gentle strength, guiding toward a stable, warm, and fulfilling life.
Fortune
Overall, 1987 Fire Rabbits enjoy a smooth, rising fortune marked by steady progress and gentle luck, supported by kindness, adaptability, and creativity. They excel in art, design, education, healthcare, media, public relations, or service industries—fields requiring empathy, taste, and communication. Wealth accumulates gradually and securely; they favor stable planning and cautious management, avoiding impulsive risks, leading to comfortable financial life. Relationships are warm, harmonious, and loyal but need clear boundaries and assertiveness. Health requires balancing emotions, avoiding overthinking, and protecting the heart, sleep, and digestive system.
Historical Events in 1987
- 1. The World Population reaches 5 billion people
- 2. The Channel Tunnel construction begins between UK and France
- 3. UVB-76 radio station is first detected in Russia
- 4. The first commercially available CD-ROM drives are released
- 5. The ozone layer hole over Antarctica is confirmed as a major environmental crisis
- 6. The Simpsons debuts as a cartoon short on The Tracey Ullman Show