2026
2026 is the year of the Yang Fire Horse — 丙午, Bing-Wu in the sexagenary cycle. It runs from 17 February 2026 to 5 February 2027.
Chinese New Year: 17 February 2026 · Li Chun, the solar year: 4 February 2026 · The Horse year ends: 5 February 2027 Which animal were you born under? →
What 2026 holds for each of the twelve animals. A Chinese year runs from one lunar new year to the next, so the themes here belong to that year rather than to the calendar.
Clash with the Horse
You feel the pull of quiet reflection. This period invites you to step back from public noise, letting your sharp mind regroup. Your lucky number 1 reminds you that a single focused effort can spark significant progress.
Full 2026 reading for the RatQuiet friction with the Horse
The year of 2026 brings a strong sense of harmony and steady progress for the Ox.
Full 2026 reading for the OxAlly of the Horse
2026 brings a strong fortune boost (71%) for the Tiger, but low wisdom (20%) means you’ll need to slow down and learn before acting.
Full 2026 reading for the TigerDisruption from the Horse
In 2026, the Wood Rabbit’s inherent diplomacy and elegance shine, especially when you align with the eastward flow of energy and wear red to attract favorable currents.
Full 2026 reading for the RabbitNo strong tie to the Horse
You feel a pull toward quiet moments instead of the usual roar of activity. This year invites you to pause and reflect, letting your natural charisma recharge behind closed doors.
Full 2026 reading for the DragonNo strong tie to the Horse
This year, the fire Snake will feel a surge of wisdom and a deeper intuition. Embrace your natural analytical abilities to navigate challenges, but be mindful of your tendency to guard emotions.
Full 2026 reading for the SnakeIts own year
The Fire Horse’s natural vigor will ignite new opportunities, but the high Fortune level (71%) is tempered by a lower Wisdom (20%). Use your enthusiasm to explore fresh paths, while pausing to assess each move.
Full 2026 reading for the HorseClosest ally of the Horse
2026, the Year of the Tiger, brings a dynamic yet challenging environment for the Goat. Your natural harmony (94%) will shield you from unnecessary conflicts, while your courage (77%) can help you step outside your comfort zone.
Full 2026 reading for the GoatNo strong tie to the Horse
Your sharp mind finds new angles in everyday challenges. The day invites quiet reflection, letting you gather ideas before sharing them. White resonates with clarity; align your thoughts with it to sharpen decisions.
Full 2026 reading for the MonkeyNo strong tie to the Horse
With harmony at 94%, you’ll find a steady flow of supportive relationships and opportunities, though fortune remains modest at 31%, so patience is key.
Full 2026 reading for the RoosterAlly of the Horse
With a high fortune score (71%) and balanced harmony (54%), you’ll find opportunities to solidify long‑term goals. Keep your wisdom (20%) in mind—use reflection to turn challenges into growth.
Full 2026 reading for the DogNo strong tie to the Horse
2026, the Fire Tiger year, challenges the Water Pig’s natural equilibrium. Your high harmony (94%) will protect you from conflict, yet the low fortune (31%) urges caution.
Full 2026 reading for the PigThe Chinese year of the Horse begins on 17 February 2026 and runs to 5 February 2027. Anyone born between 1 January and 16 February 2026 still belongs to the Wood Snake year.
The Yang Fire Horse — 丙午, Bing-Wu in the sexagenary cycle. The element is the heavenly stem, the Horse the earthly branch, and the pairing comes back once every sixty years.
Chinese New Year 2026 falls on 17 February, the first day of the first lunar month. Li Chun, the solar start of spring, falls on 4 February. Four Pillars astrology counts the year from Li Chun; the zodiac animal is counted from New Year.
Four: the Horse, in its own year; the Rat, which clashes with it; the Ox, in harm with it; and the Rabbit, in destruction with it. Tradition asks them for caution rather than ambition; it does not promise them a bad year.
It depends on how your branch sits against the Horse. The Tiger, Goat and Dog are bonded to it; the Rat, Ox, Rabbit and Horse are not. The rest have no strong tie either way.
Your animal comes from your birth year, with the boundary at Chinese New Year rather than 1 January. Enter your birth date in the Chinese zodiac calculator and it checks the exact date for your year.