The Chinese zodiac is a cultural tradition, shared here for reflection, not as a prediction or a Buddhist teaching.
1942
Water Horse
馬 (mǎ) · Horse year 7 of 12
When the 1942 zodiac year began
In 1942, the Lunar New Year fell on Sunday, February 15, 1942. The year of the Water Horse ran from that day until February 4, 1943.
If you were born between January 1 and February 14, 1942, your animal is the Snake (Metal Snake, the 1941 year). People born from February 15, 1942 onward belong to the Horse.
The Water Horse
In tradition, Water is linked with wisdom, flexibility and calm reflection. 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.
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