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- Chinese New Year -
2026 - The year of the Horse

THE HORSE
2026, 2014, 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966, 1954

17th of February 2026

The Horse is the seventh of all zodiac animals. According to one myth, the Jade Emperor said the order would be decided by the order in which they arrived to his party. Horse had to pass a cemetery on his way, but he was too scared. He hesitated for the longest time because running past it with his eyes closed. After he overcame that obstacle, he went at full speed and managed to arrive seventh.

In Chinese culture, they represent speed and freedom. Many Northern ethnicities, such as the Mongolians and Manchurians, revere and worship the horse.

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The noblest of the signs, horses are popular, quick-witted, charming, cheerful, and talented. Horses are doers and cannot bear inactivity. Industrious and enthusiastic, horses love to be in the centre of things due to their high-spirited nature. Nimble, yet graceful, the horse is a sign of elegance that will charm almost anyone with its wit and ardour.
This intelligence and fluidity will enable horses to fit into all kind of situations, especially with high flyers. Horses work hard and need to put their ideas to test at once. On the flip side, horses get bored easily, detest routine and find it hard to chill. They are hot-tempered and hot-blooded. Quick to warm to an idea, they are also quick to lose interest and trot away. They are impulsive and need to exercise control on their words and actions, as they come across sounding arrogant and condescending when riled up.

Type of Horse   Year of Birth   Characteristics
         
Wood Horse   1954, 2014   These Horses are full of imagination. They look at everything from a unique perspective and always want to express their ideas. They can be emotionally sensitive, but make efficient leaders.
         
Fire Horse   1966, 2026   These Horses are bright and energetic. As natural leaders, they are the trendsetters. With their skills and support from friends, they are able to solve any problem. However, they sometimes don’t take criticism well.
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Earth Horse   1918, 1978   These Horses are work fanatics. Optimistic and kind, they love helping others and have many friends. Although a bit impatient and make mistakes at times, they are appreciated by everyone around them. They must work hard, but will receive what they deserve.
         
Gold Horse   1930, 1990   These Horses are kind and positive. They are too straightforward and blunt at times, hurting others without realizing. They place great value on love and need a partner that can tolerate their faults.
         
Water Horse   1942, 2002   These Horses can be emotional and impatient, but their friends stay by their side. They are able to receive recognition from higher ups at work. They can also attract others quickly, but require time in order to develop a real relationship.

 

Famous people born in the Year Of The Horse:

Angela Merkel, Kimberly Pal, Adam Sandler, Aimee Garcia, Ang Lee, Aretha Franklin, Barbara Streisand, Chopin, Clint Eastwood, Davy Crockett, Denzel Washington, Gema Rowlands, Gilberto Gil, Halley Berry, Harrison Ford, Jesse Metcalfe, Jerry Seinfeld, John Travolta, Kathleen Turner, Michelle Rodriguez, Moises Alou,  President Teddy Roosevelt, Rembrandt, Rene Russo, Rita Hayworth, Robert Wagner, Salma Hayek, Sean Connery, Ted Williams, Tea Leoni, William Baldwin, Petra Taal.


 

Health: Basically, horse people are very healthy, most likely because they hold a positive attitude towards life. However, heavy responsibility or pressure from their job may make them weak. Therefore horse people shouldn't do overtime too often and then come home very late. Also, they should refuse some invitations to join parties at night.

Career: Jobs involving communicating with others attract horse people most. The sign of horse stands for leadership, management and decision-making. Horse people dislike taking orders. The horse can make it in any career that demands neither solitude nor meditation, for he is an extrovert and he needs to be surrounded by people who approve of him and flatter him. Good career choices for horses include: politician, publicist, sales representative, reporter, language instructor, explorer, inventor, translator, bartender, performer, tour operator, librarian or pilot.
They most likely to achieve great things in life.

The Best Love Match: 

  Tiger, Sheep and Dog
     
    Horse and Tiger: Both love freedom and are able to move about without hesitation. They have an exciting interaction with one another and make a dynamic duo.
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Horse and Sheep: The gentle Sheep is a good complement for the quick-witted Horse. Both have good common sense and know how to avoid major conflicts. The Sheep is content to follow the Horse, which suits the Horse just fine.

     
    Horse and Dog: Both are smart, loyal and hard working. They have mutual admiration and respect, and thus make a solid union.
     

Words of Caution:

  Don't get along with Rat. The Horse and the Rat will quickly get on each other's nerves and bring out the worst in the other.

Yin/ Yang: xx Yin
Directions:   Northeast, Southwest, South
Lucky Colors:   Red, Light yellow, Black
Lucky Numbers:   3, 4, 9
Lucky Flowers:   giant taro, jasmin

 

The Chinese zodiac signs are determined by the lunar year in which you were born. The Chinese believe the animal ruling one's birth year has a profound influence on personality, and destiny.
The saying is: "This animal hides in your heart."

Years Corresponding to Chinese Zodiac Signs:

Rat

1900

1912

1924

1936

1948

1960

1972

1984

1996

2008

2020

Ox

1901

1913

1925

1937

1949

1961

1973

1985

1997

2009

2021

Tiger

1902

1914

1926

1938

1950

1962

1974

1986

1998

2010

2022

Rabbit

1903

1915

1927

1939

1951

1963

1975

1987

1999

2011

2023

Dragon

1904

1916

1928

1940

1952

1964

1976

1988

2000

2012

2024

Snake

1905

1917

1929

1941

1953

1965

1977

1989

2001

2013

2025

Horse

1906

1918

1930

1942

1954

1966

1978

1990

2002

2014

2026

Goat

1907

1919

1931

1943

1955

1967

1979

1991

2003

2015

2027

Monkey

1908

1920

1932

1944

1956

1968

1980

1992

2004

2016

2028

Rooster

1909

1921

1933

1945

1957

1969

1981

1993

2005

2017

2029

Dog

1910

1922

1934

1946

1958

1970

1982

1994

2006

2018

2030

Pig

1911

1923

1935

1947

1959

1971

1983

1995

2007

2019

2031

The date of the Chinese New Year is determined by the Chinese calendar, a lunisolar calendar. The same calendar is used in countries that have adopted the Confucian and Buddhism tradition and in many cultures influenced by the Chinese. Chinese New Year starts on the first day of the new year containing a new moon (some sources even include New Year's Eve) and ends on the Lantern Festival fourteen days later. This occurs around the time of the full moon as each lunation is about 29.53 days in duration. In the Gregorian calendar, the Chinese New Year falls on different dates each year, on a date between January 21 and February 21.

Some web sites say the year 2017 is the 4717th Chinese year. If you cannot find the explanation, here is a possible answer for you: The Yellow King's inauguration was held in the spring of 2697 B.C. But the day that was used as the first day of the year was the winter solstice, which was around December 23rd, 2698 B.C. Today's January 1st meant nothing to the Yellow King. If we count that extra eight days in 2698 B.C., then year 2014 is the 4714th Chinese year

Chinese New Year Days: 

Year Chinese New Year Starts: Zodiac Signs
     
2023 22 January Rabbit
2024 10 February Dragon
2025 29 January Snake
2026 17 February Horse
2027 06 February Goat
2028 26 January Monkey
2029 13 February Rooster
2030 03 February Dog
2031 23 January Pig
2032 12 February Rat
2033 01 February Ox
2034 19 February Tiger