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Horse

马

1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026

Yang 7th Sign Fire nature

Explore the Year of the Horse, including traditional personality themes, zodiac years, five elements, lucky associations, compatibility, and related guides.

Horse signs are traditionally characterized as energetic, sociable, independent, and eager for movement. Their enthusiasm can carry projects forward quickly, but patience, confidentiality, and steady follow-through improve long-term results.

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Quick Facts

名Chinese Name
马 (Mǎ)
FNatural Element
Fire
123Lucky Numbers
2, 6, 8
◉Lucky Colors
Brown, Yellow, Purple
✿Lucky Flowers
Calla Lily, Arrowhead Flower, Jasmine
向Lucky Directions
Northeast, Southwest, Northwest
合Compatible Signs
Tiger, Goat, Dog
冲Challenging Sign
Rat, Ox
時Zodiac Hours
11:00–13:00
次Next Year
2038 · Earth

Years of the Horse

  1. 马 1942 Water
  2. 马 1954 Wood
  3. 马 1966 Fire
  4. 马 1978 Earth
  5. 马 1990 Metal
  6. 马 2002 Water
  7. 马 2014 Wood
  8. 马 2026 Fire

Next Horse Year: 2038 (Earth Horse)

A Chinese zodiac year begins at Lunar New Year, not January 1. January and early-February birthdays should use the date calculator.

Horse Personality

Strengths

  • Energetic
  • Independent
  • Sociable
  • Adventurous

Growth Areas

  • Can be impatient
  • May act impulsively
  • Can lose consistency
  • May dislike routine

In Relationships

Horses value affection and companionship without losing freedom to pursue their own interests.

At Work

Energy and communication skills can fit sales, travel, media, sport, entrepreneurship, and fast-moving industries.

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Love & Marriage

Horses value affection and companionship without losing freedom to pursue their own interests.

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Career & Money

Energy and communication skills can fit sales, travel, media, sport, entrepreneurship, and fast-moving industries.

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Five Elements

Horse years rotate through Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water in the sixty-year cycle.

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Horoscope

Read yearly and monthly outlooks written specifically for people born in a Horse year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Energetic, Independent, Sociable, Adventurous.

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