The Horse Sign
The Horse is known as spirited and in love with freedom. You feel most alive when moving and meeting many people.
- Earthly branch
- 午
- Branch element
- Fire
- Polarity
- Yang
- Six Harmony
- Goat
Years of the Horse
| Year | Pillar | Element | Lunar New Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | 丙午 | Fire | 25 January 1906 |
| 1918 | 戊午 | Earth | 11 February 1918 |
| 1930 | 庚午 | Metal | 30 January 1930 |
| 1942 | 壬午 | Water | 15 February 1942 |
| 1954 | 甲午 | Wood | 3 February 1954 |
| 1966 | 丙午 | Fire | 21 January 1966 |
| 1978 | 戊午 | Earth | 7 February 1978 |
| 1990 | 庚午 | Metal | 27 January 1990 |
| 2002 | 壬午 | Water | 12 February 2002 |
| 2014 | 甲午 | Wood | 31 January 2014 |
| 2026 | 丙午 | Fire | 17 February 2026 |
Six Harmony: Goat
The two of you form a Six Harmony pair, traditionally one of the most complementary relationships between signs.
Three Harmony: Tiger and Dog
The two of you belong to a Three Harmony group, traditionally read as being in step and working together easily.
Opposite: Rat
Your signs sit opposite each other on the circle. Traditionally this is read as two strong styles; with mutual listening, the difference can become a complement.
Prone to misunderstanding: Ox
Tradition reads this pair of signs as more prone to misunderstanding. A habit of speaking openly can help a great deal.
No special bond: Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Monkey, Rooster and Pig
Your signs have no special bond in tradition. Your harmony is decided by what the two of you build together.
Lunar New Year or Li Chun?
The zodiac year by the Lunar New Year and the BaZi year do not always change on the same day. The Lunar New Year follows the moon, while BaZi changes at Li Chun, a solar point that falls around 4 February.
Frequently asked questions
Which years are the Horse?
Among them 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014 and 2026.
When is the next year of the Horse?
2026, with the Lunar New Year on 17 February 2026.
Which sign is opposite the Horse?
The Rat. Traditionally these are two strong styles, and they can complement each other when both listen.