The Chinese zodiac is a cultural tradition, shared here for reflection, not as a prediction or a Buddhist teaching.
1930
Metal Horse
馬 (mǎ) · Horse year 7 of 12
When the 1930 zodiac year began
In 1930, the Lunar New Year fell on Thursday, January 30, 1930. The year of the Metal Horse ran from that day until February 16, 1931.
If you were born between January 1 and January 29, 1930, your animal is the Snake (Earth Snake). People born from January 30, 1930 onward belong to the Horse.
The Metal Horse
In tradition, Metal is linked with clarity, determination and strong principles. Each animal comes around every 12 years, and with the five elements the same combination returns every 60 years. The Horse is traditionally linked with being lively and enthusiastic. Read more about the Horse in Chinese tradition.
A practice for the Horse
Let your energy rest at night: three good moments, one person to thank. Try the 3-minute evening practice.
Not sure of your animal? Enter your full birth date in the zodiac animal finder.