Monday Jan 05, 2026
Yi Si Year, Ji Chou Month, Ji Mao Day

Year of the Horse

马 (Mǎ)
year of the horse

People born in Horse years are bright, cheerful, free, unrestrained, quick-witted, independent, conversable and insightful. Full of energy and confidence, they march forward courageously, always try to excel others yet behave in a kind and resourceful way. Horses love to play and enjoy the hustle and bustle of life but can bear solitude. The generous and optimistic Horse people can be impatient, irritable and stubborn, never bear a grudge and tend to forget things quickly and spend money in an unplanned manner.

  • 马 (Mǎ)
  • Wu (午)
  • Yang
  • Fire (Huo)
  • Mahasthamaprapta, The Buddha of Great Strength
  • West
  • East
  • West

Things that will bring horse luck:

  • 3, 4, 9
  • green, red, purple
  • northeast, southwest and northwest
  • calla lily, jasmine, marigold
  • Topaz

Things that horse should avoid:

  • 1, 5, 6
  • Blue, White, Golden
  • North, Northwest

Horse Years

Year When Stem-Branch Element Yin Yang
1930 Jan.30, 1930 – Feb.16, 1931 Geng Wu Metal Yang
1942 Feb.15, 1942 – Feb.4, 1943 Ren Wu Water Yang
1954 Feb.4, 1954 – Jan.23, 1955 JIa Wu Wood Yang
1966 Jan.21, 1966 – Feb.8, 1967 Bing Wu Fire Yang
1978 Feb.7, 1978 – Jan.27, 1979 Wu Wu Earth Yang
1990 Jan.27, 1990 – Feb.14, 1991 Geng Wu Metal Yang
2002 Feb.12, 2002 – Feb.18, 2003 Ren Wu Water Yang
2014 Jan.31, 2014 – Feb.18, 2015 Jia Wu Wood Yang
2026 Feb.17, 2026 – Feb.5, 2027 Bing Wu Fire Yang

Horse Love Compatibility

In love relationship, people of Horse sign let nature take its course. They put up with their partners and show enough tolerance and patience in a relationship, even though they do not know how to express their ideas properly. They believe in fate which brings people together.
  • Best with a Goat or Tiger
  • Worst with a Rat, Ox, or Rooster

Horse in 2026

2026 for the Horse - Year of Confronting Tai Sui, Prioritize Stability
Those born in the Year of the Horse will usher in their "birth sign year" in 2026, with significant fluctuations in fortune. Career development may face many variables. Important decisions should be postponed until the second half of the year, with the current phase focusing on consolidating existing achievements. Financially, exercise caution in money management, avoid high-risk investments, and safeguard personal belongings. Relationships may encounter turbulence; it is advisable to remain calm and avoid impulsive decisions. Health-wise, pay special attention to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular issues, manage emotions, and find ways to relax.