The Chinese zodiac is a cultural tradition, shared here for reflection, not as a prediction or a Buddhist teaching.
2026
Fire Horse
馬 (mǎ) · Horse year 7 of 12
When the 2026 zodiac year began
In 2026, the Lunar New Year fell on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The year of the Fire Horse ran from that day until February 5, 2027.
If you were born between January 1 and February 16, 2026, your animal is the Snake (Wood Snake, the 2025 year). People born from February 17, 2026 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.
Not sure of your animal? Enter your full birth date in the zodiac animal finder.