Lunar year 2023, starting today, January 22nd, through February 9, 2024, is the Chinese Year of the Rabbit.

The Rabbit is the 4th animal on the Chinese zodiac, which also includes the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. Twelve animals in all, on a 12 year rotation. The Rabbit is a symbol of longevity, peace and prosperity in Chinese culture.

2023 is the year of the Water Rabbit. There are five elements associated with the Zodiac signs - Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. Combined with the 12 zodiac animals, each combination of animal and element rotates in on a sixty year cycle. Those born in Water years are agile, easygoing, approachable, and adaptable.

Celebrity Water Rabbits include Michael Jordan, Johnny Depp, Quentin Tarantino, Brad Pitt, Jennifer Beals, Phoebe Cates, Mike Myers, Helen Hunt and Lisa Kudrow.

Rabbits are, of course, the namesake of the Conejo Valley, and we are so close to the Pacific Ocean that the Year of the Water Rabbit is particularly special for residents of this beautiful area.