The Year of the Horse 2026 begins today, Tuesday, February 17, 2026 and its celebration will end on Saturday, February 27, 2026 — because the lunar calendar is followed — and because this is the year of the Fire Horse, the year 2026 is predicted to be a year of energetic and dynamic nature with deepening relationships, optimism, and opportunity, as the horse is considered to be a symbol of vitality, speed, and perseverance in the culture of Chinese people around the world.
Happy Year of the Horse 2026 新年快乐
Each year has a sign for an animal; and after every twelve years, the cycle begins again. Those animals of the zodiac are, in order:
- Rat
- Ox
- Tiger
- Rabbit
- Dragon
- Snake
- Horse
- Goat
- Monkey
- Rooster
- Dog
- Pig
Final Boarding Call
Interestingly enough, I was born during the Year of the Rabbit; and my:
- Personality is quiet, elegant, kind, and responsible
- Lucky numbers are 3, 4, and 6
- Lucky colors are red, pink, purple, and blue
- Lucky flowers are plantain lily and jasmine
May you have a happy new year 年节 — or 红包, whichever is correct…
新年快乐
恭喜发财
新年如意
…and may the Year of the Horse 2026 be a peaceful and hopeful year for you.
I do not know any of the dialects of the Chinese language — but at least this 鬼佬 is trying…
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