Years of the Horse
2026, 2014, 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966 — and every 12 years before and after. Remember the zodiac year starts at Chinese New Year, not January 1.
Horse personality
Horses are energetic, free-spirited and sociable. Independent and warm, they crave movement, freedom and new horizons.
Strengths
- Energetic
- Independent
- Warm-hearted
- Adventurous
Weaknesses
- Impatient
- Restless
- Hot-headed
Best matches
Tiger, Goat, Dog
Lucky numbers
2, 3, 7
Lucky colours
yellow, green
The Horse in 2026
2026 is the Horse's own year (Fire Horse) — a high-energy time of change, fresh starts and once-in-12-years travel luck.
Chinese Culture
Experience Chinese culture in person
Plan a culture-focused China trip, or time it with Chinese New Year.