2026 is the Year of the Horse, follow our guide to Chinese Astrology 2026 here
WOMENSDESTINY tells you all about the year ahead. Quickly consult the animal that corresponds to your date of birth!
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The date of the Chinese New Year 2026 is Tuesday, February 17th 2026. This year is the Year of the Horse, and the element is Fire.
The Years of the Horse are: 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026 and 2038. The Horse is dynamic and above all, a lucky sign! It is one the luckiest out of all the 12 Chinese zodiac animals. Also, with the Fire element ruling this year, you have an opportunity to surge ahead. So, this year is a momentous year for sorting out long standing problems. There will be new ways of looking at things, new ways of doing things and a great energy to set an exciting pace.
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Horse: Here's what your Chinese Horoscope has in store for you for 2026
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This is the Year of the Horse, so a year of new beginnings for you in a brand new, 12-year cycle. So this is not a bad year for you, but one of steady determination and progress, without the boat being rocked too much. Like any new beginning, the start can be slow, beciuase foundations must be put into place that will take you forwards for the next 12 years,
However, understand that any challenges that are on your path, are there for a good reason! Asking for help from close friends and colleagues will have you finding new ways of dealing with things that please you and make you feel secure. In fact, opening up can reveal new pathways and much stronger bonds for you. Remember, you are lucky that when you face obstacles, as a Horse, you can just jump over them!
This year to help you, you should be shown supportive love in many ways. In love you should certainly get some special surprises, regardless of whether you are in a relationship or a single Horse!
You will be seeking friendship and close relationships where trust is key and perhaps getting rid of some untrustworthy contacts, or relationships that are less than rewarding.
This year is about long-term relationships, rather than temporary love that passes in the breeze. Overall, this should be a year of greater movement and freedom, which will absolutely suit you well.
