2026 Fire Horse

The new Moon  eclipse on Feb 17, 2026 at 4:01 AM PST begins the year of the Horse. Lunar New Year is a spring festival that begins on the second new Moon after Winter Solstice, when the Sun and new Moon are conjunct in Aquarius.

Horse year is a time of bravery, adventure, and romance. Action is rewarded, risk can be taken, and you can cover much ground. On a global scale, expect some countries to become stronger while others experience economic chaos and collapse. Horse is a warrior, and under Horse’s strong influence, there will not be much compromise.

People born in Horse years (2026, 2014, 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966, 1954, 1942, 1930, 1918, 1906) have an independent spirit. They are frank, dislike hidden agendas, and will tell you what’s on their mind. When constrained by rules, proud Horse rebels, refusing to be corralled or tamed. Horse is a highly intuitive animal, and those born in the Horse year tend to follow their hunches. Keen judgment and natural intuition often help Horse make the right decisions throughout life. They usually don’t need to struggle in order to succeed and obtain the fine things life has to offer.

Charismatic Horse has lively energy, loves parties, and finds crowds exciting. Horses are bright, cheerful, and fun loving. Their sunny disposition, childlike enthusiasm, and natural charm attract many friends. Since Horse loves the herd, this is a year to be social.

Powerful horse has magical qualities, including the ability to fly. So this can be a very magical and creative year. If interested in the magical arts, this is your year to learn tarot with my The Complete Tarot Kit.

Horse year is most fortunate for those born in the year of the Horse, and for Horse’s compatible signs Tiger, Sheep, and Dog. Horse correlates to the Western sign Gemini.

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2026 is the year of the Fire Horse, giving Horse a double dose of Fire because Horse’s earthly branch is Fire. Just don’t allow double Fire energy to become overwhelming, resulting in fighting or competition, especially in summer.

The Fire element brings love and joy, making this the year to discover and develop what brings you joy. Fire Horse year is excellent for travel and to share your light with others.

Fire is a Yang element ruled by Mars, so in a Fire year you can become stronger more resilient and can overcome illness. This Fire Horse year is an ideal time to develop your strength, and recover if your health is weak. In Chinese Medicine, the element Fire rules the heart, pericardium, small intestines, and triple burner. This is a year to focus on heart health and balance your blood pressure.

Summer is the strongest season in a Horse year  The best months in Horse year are Feb, June, July, and Oct. The element Fire especially empowers Fire Horse born in 1966 and Wood Horse born in 1954.

To learn more about Horse year, contact me to schedule your personal astrology forecast for 2026 that includes both your Western charts and Chinese Four Pillars charts. Follow my Lunar Astrology Newsletter and read my book Taoist Astrology to know more about the Fire Horse.

Your Fortune in Horse Year

Rat (Mouse)
Birth years of the Rat: 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020.
Next year of the Rat is 2032.
Your best months are January, April, August, and December. Your best season is winter.

Ox (Buffalo, Cow)
Birth years of the Ox: 1913, 1925, 1937,1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021.
Next year of the Ox is 2033.
Your best months are January, May, September, and December. Your best season is winter.

Tiger
Birth years of the Tiger: 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022.
Next year of the Tiger is 2034.
Your comeback is in 2026 Fire Horse.
Your best months are February, June, October, and November. Your best season is autumn.

Rabbit (Hare, Cat)
Birth years of the Rabbit: 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023.
Next year of the Rabbit is 2035.
Your best months are March, July, October, and November. Spring is your best season.

Dragon
Birth years of the Dragon: 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012.
Next year of the Dragon is 2036.
Your best months are April, August, September, and December. Spring is your best season.

Snake
Birth years of the Snake: 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013.
Next year of the Snake is 2037.
Your best months are January, April, May and September. Your best season is summer.

Horse
Birth years of the Horse: 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014.
Next year of the Horse is 2026.
Fire Horse when you start a new 12-year life cycle.
Your best months are February, June, July, and October. Your best season is summer.

Sheep (Goat, Ram)
Birth years of the Sheep: 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015.
Next year of the Sheep is 2027.
Your best months are March, June, July, and November. Your best season is summer. Winter can be hard for Sheep.

Monkey
Birth years of the Monkey: 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016.
Next year of the Monkey is 2028.
Your best months are April, May, August, and December. Your best season is autumn.

Phoenix (Rooster, Chicken, Bird)
Birth years of the Phoenix: 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017.
Next year of the Phoenix is 2029.
Your best months are January, April, May, and September. Your best season is autumn.

Dog
Birth years of the Dog: 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018.
Next year of the Dog is 2030.
Your best months are February, March, June, and October. Your best season is autumn.

Pig (Boar)
Birth years of the Pig: 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019.
Next year of the Pig is 2031.
Your best months are February, March, July, and November. Your best seasons are autumn and winter.

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