The Chinese zodiac is a cultural tradition, shared here for reflection, not as a prediction or a Buddhist teaching.
1966
Fire Horse
馬 (mǎ) · Horse year 7 of 12
When the 1966 zodiac year began
In 1966, the Lunar New Year fell on Friday, January 21, 1966. The year of the Fire Horse ran from that day until February 8, 1967.
If you were born between January 1 and January 20, 1966, your animal is the Snake (Wood Snake, the 1965 year). People born from January 21, 1966 onward belong to the Horse.
The Fire Horse
In tradition, Fire is linked with warmth, passion and enthusiasm. 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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