The Chinese zodiac is a cultural tradition, shared here for reflection, not as a prediction or a Buddhist teaching.
1978
Earth Horse
馬 (mǎ) · Horse year 7 of 12
When the 1978 zodiac year began
In 1978, the Lunar New Year fell on Tuesday, February 7, 1978. The year of the Earth Horse ran from that day until January 27, 1979.
If you were born between January 1 and February 6, 1978, your animal is the Snake (Fire Snake, the 1977 year). People born from February 7, 1978 onward belong to the Horse.
The Earth Horse
In tradition, Earth is linked with steadiness, patience and reliability. 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.