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!
Choose your sign among the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac. If you don't know your Chinese sign yet: Click here and go to the page: What is your Chinese sign!
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.
To find out what your year has in store for you, click directly on your sign!
Rat: Here's what your Chinese Horoscope has in store for you for 2026
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This is a year of substantial changes for your personal development.
Many Rats will change something major in their life this year. This could be a change of home, or a change of relationship. After the last couple of years, you will feel the changing energy, but remember to look on the bright side whenever you can. Have confidence in your own abilities!
This year will still have some challenges, but it will be worth the fight. In love, honesty, open communication and stating your true needs will bring superior results.
For those Rats in relationships, this is the year to sort out past issues and enjoy a better and stronger relationship. At last! For single Rats, a new meeting can take place later in the year with lasting results. On your path beware of virtual meetings that are not what you think they are. Go with your intuition, as Rats have a lot of that!
Remember the keyword for this year is CHANGE, so do what you need to do, to implement the changes you want to see in your life.
