The Chinese zodiac is a cultural tradition, shared here for reflection, not as a prediction or a Buddhist teaching.
1990
Metal Horse
馬 (mǎ) · Horse year 7 of 12
When the 1990 zodiac year began
In 1990, the Lunar New Year fell on Saturday, January 27, 1990. The year of the Metal Horse ran from that day until February 14, 1991.
If you were born between January 1 and January 26, 1990, your animal is the Snake (Earth Snake, the 1989 year). People born from January 27, 1990 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.
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