The Chinese Zodiac is a traditional calendar system based on a 12-year cycle. Each year is represented by an animal sign, and each animal carries its own symbolic meaning and personality traits.
In 2026, we welcome the Year of the Horse.
The Horse symbolises energy, confidence, freedom and determination. People born in the Year of the Horse are often described as lively, independent and hardworking. They enjoy movement, ambition and new opportunities.
If you were born between:
17 February 2026 – 5 February 2027, you are a Horse.
Previous Horse years include:
2014 (31 January 2014 – 18 February 2015)
2002 (12 February 2002 – 31 January 2003)
1990 (27 January 1990 – 14 February 1991)
1978 (7 February 1978 – 27 January 1979)
1966
1954
Because Lunar New Year begins between late January and mid-February, anyone born in January or early February should check the exact Lunar New Year date for their birth year.
Energetic and enthusiastic
Independent and confident
Straightforward and honest
Natural leaders
The Horse year is often associated with momentum, bold decisions and fresh starts.
Below are the 12 animals in order, along with recent birth years:
Recent years: 2020, 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972
Symbolises intelligence, adaptability and resourcefulness.
Recent years: 2021, 2009, 1997, 1985, 1973
Represents strength, reliability and patience.
Recent years: 2022, 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974
Associated with courage, confidence and leadership.
Recent years: 2023, 2011, 1999, 1987, 1975
Symbolises gentleness, kindness and elegance.
Recent years: 2024, 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976
Represents power, ambition and charisma.
Recent years: 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977
Associated with wisdom, intuition and mystery.
Recent years: 2026, 2014, 2002, 1990, 1978
Symbolises energy, independence and drive.
Recent years: 2027, 2015, 2003, 1991, 1979
Represents creativity, calmness and compassion.
Recent years: 2028, 2016, 2004, 1992, 1980
Symbolises cleverness, curiosity and innovation.
Recent years: 2029, 2017, 2005, 1993, 1981
Represents confidence, honesty and organisation.
Recent years: 2030, 2018, 2006, 1994, 1982
Symbolises loyalty, protection and sincerity.
Recent years: 2031, 2019, 2007, 1995, 1983
Associated with generosity, warmth and abundance.
After the Pig, the cycle returns to the Rat and begins again.
The Zodiac is more than a personality guide. It is deeply woven into Lunar New Year traditions, family culture and festival celebrations. Many families consider Zodiac signs when planning milestones, celebrations and even naming children.
During Lunar New Year, decorations, gifts and greetings often reflect the animal of the year. In 2026, the Horse symbol represents progress, strength and positive energy for the year ahead.
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