The last Year of the Horse was 2014, the next Year of the Horse will be 2026. For this purpose, let us recall the other Years of the Horse: 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026.
The Horse is the seventh sign of the Chinese zodiac, just after the Snake and before the Goat (or Sheep). The years of the Horse unfold according to the cycle of the twelve years of the Chinese zodiac.
You will find various information on this page concerning:
- Years of the Horse Calendar
- Horse Chinese zodiac characters
- Things that bring luck or bad luck to Horses
- Chinese zodiac love accounting Horse
- Chinese zodiac sign Horse 2023 horoscope
Calendar of the years of the Horse and Calculate your Chinese sign
Are you a Horse?
If you were born in the years 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002 or 2014, you could be a horse, but not necessarily. Indeed, the year of the zodiac normally begins at the time of the Chinese New Year (between the end of January and mid-February). Also, if you were born in January or February of any of the years mentioned above, you could be a Horse or a Snake.
Let’s take the year 2002 as an example:
In 2002, the year of the snake begins on February 12. People born after this date will belong to the sign of the horse. On the other hand, if they were born before this date, they will be of the preceding sign, namely, a serpent.
The Chinese lunar calendar which begins with the Chinese New Year determines when the Years of the Horse occur.
Years of the Horse Calendar
| Year of the Horse | Dates | Type of Horse |
|---|---|---|
| 1930 | from January 30, 1930 to February 16, 1931 | Metal Horse |
| 1942 | from February 15, 1942 to February 4, 1943 | Water horse |
| 1954 | from February 4, 1954 to January 23, 1955 | Wooden horse |
| 1966 | from January 21, 1966 to February 8, 1967 | Fire horse |
| 1978 | from February 7, 1978 to January 27, 1979 | Earth Horse |
| 1990 | from January 27, 1990 to February 14, 1991 | Metal Horse |
| 2002 | from February 12, 2002 to February 18, 2003 | Water Horse |
| 2014 | from January 31, 2014 to February 18, 2015 | Wooden Horse |
| 2026 | from February 17, 2026 to February 5, 2027 | Fire Horse |
Personality: active, energetic…
People born in the year of the Horse are very lively, dynamic and energetic. They like to be in the crowd, and are often present at concerts, theatrical performances, meetings, sporting events and parties.
Endowed with a very skilful sense of humor, these people are the masters of repartee. They enjoy being the center of attention and amaze the audience.
Sometimes they can be self-focused, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t interested in other people’s issues. They are far more shrewd than smart, and that’s probably why most of these people lack self-confidence.
– Professional careers
People under the sign of the Horse are more interested in jobs that require communication with the public. This zodiac sign represents leadership, management, and decision-making. These people therefore do not like to receive orders.
They can succeed in any career that does not require solitude or meditation because they are outgoing and need to be surrounded by people who approve and flatter them.
Here is a list of the most suitable professional careers for people with the sign of the Horse: advertiser, sales representative, journalist, language teacher, translator, bartender, artist, travel organizer, bookseller or pilot.
– Relationships
People born in the year of the Horse are pleasant, kind and easy-going. Cordial and with a good sense of humor, it is very easy to get along with them because they have the ability to put others at ease right away.
They’re quick-witted, there for you, and know what you’re thinking before you’ve even had a chance to say it. All these characteristics guarantee them high popularity and many friends.
– Health
People with the sign of the Horse are very healthy, in large part because they adopt a positive attitude towards life. However, heavy responsibility and work pressure can weaken them. Thus, they do not have to work overtime too often, nor return home too late. In addition, they are advised to decline certain invitations to parties.
Lucky Elements for People Born in a Year of the Horse
What brings luck to people born under the sign of the Horse:
- Numbers: 2, 3.7 and the numbers that include them (example: 23 and 37)
- Days: the 5th and 20th days of the months of the Chinese lunar calendar
- Colors: yellow and green
- Flowers: calla and jasmine
- The cardinal points: east, west and south
- The months: the 4th , 9th and 12th months of the Chinese lunar calendar
What they should avoid:
- Colors: blue and white
- Numbers: 1.5 and 6
- The cardinal points: north and northwest
- The months: the 5th , 7th and 11th months of the Chinese lunar calendar
Love Compatibility of Horses with Other Zodiac Signs
Each of the zodiac signs has its own character traits. The compatibility between the animals of the Chinese zodiac takes into account the peculiarities of each of the animals. Only those whose characteristics are compatible can be good partners.
Find below the compatibility chart of the Horses with the other zodiac signs, and find out if the Horse is compatible with your sign or not.
- Best compatibility : with a Goat or a Tiger
- Worse compatibility : with a Rat, an Ox or a Rooster
Chinese Horoscope 2023 of the Horse
According to Chinese astrology, Horses (those born in a year of the Horse), you will enter a year in conflict with Tai Sui (the age star) this year, which will have a great impact on your fortunes. This year will be full of ups and downs, and you will have to be more careful in your work. However, Horses, you can make it through this turbulent year smoothly with your continued efforts.
Year of the Horse for people born in the Years of the Horse
According to Chinese tradition, when the year of your zodiac sign approaches, it is believed to be bad luck. This is called the Ben Ming Nian (本命年 běnmìngnián /bnn-ming-nyen/ ‘origin of the year of life’).
The Ben Ming nian is a whole year of bad luck. Generally, all aspects of your life including love, health, professional career and finances will not be doing well. This is why people of the sign of the Horse must be especially careful during the year of their zodiac sign.
The next Year of the Horse will be in 2026 and will begin on Chinese New Year, February 17, 2026. People born in January or February will need to be very careful about when the Chinese New Year will be in order to confirm their sign. of birth.
Horses of wood, fire, earth, gold and water
In Chinese element theory, each sign of the zodiac is associated with one of the five elements: gold (metal), wood, water, fire and earth. For example, a wooden horse is born once every 60 years.
One theory states that a person’s character traits are determined by their zodiac sign and element. There are therefore five types of horses, each with its own particularities:
| Horse Type | Year of Birth | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Horse | 1954, 2014 | Irritable and sentimental, abundant imagination and judicious analyzes of problems |
| Fire Horse | 1906, 1966 | Intelligent, charismatic, active, overflowing with enthusiasm but stubborn |
| Earth Horse | 1918, 1978 | Optimistic, caring, fair but irritable. Highly developed sense of responsibility and always ready to help others |
| Metal Horse | 1930, 1990 | Kind, straightforward, calm, rational, always willing to help others, and popular with friends |
| Water Horse | 1942, 2002 | Sentimental, irritable, reliable, friendly, always ready to help others, very charming for friends of the opposite sex |
Famous people
| Famous People | Date of Birth | Element |
|---|---|---|
| Isaac Newton | December 25, 1642 | Water Horse |
| Neil Armstrong | August 5, 1930 | Golden Horse |
| stephen hawking | January 8, 1942 | Water Horse |
| Jackie Chan | April 7, 1954 | Wooden Horse |
| james cameron | August 16, 1954 | Wooden Horse |