Year of the Horse
Horse is the seventh in the 12-year cycle of Chinese zodiac sign. The Years of the Horse include 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026...
The Five Elements of Horse is Fire (Huo), which symbolizes enthusiasm and energy. The animal gives people an impression of independence and integrity. Its spirit is recognized to be the Chinese people's ethos - making unremitting efforts to improve themselves with passion and diligence.
Earthly Branch of Birth Year: Wu
Wu Xing (The Five Elements): Huo (Fire)
Yin Yang: Yang
Years of the Horse
| Horse Year | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| 1918 | Feb.11,1918 | Jan.31,1919 |
| 1930 | Jan.30,1930 | Feb.16,1931 |
| 1942 | Feb.15,1942 | Feb.4,1943 |
| 1954 | Feb.3,1954 | Jan.23,1955 |
| 1966 | Jan.21,1966 | Feb.8,1967 |
| 1978 | Feb.7,1978 | Jan.27,1979 |
| 1990 | Jan.27,1990 | Feb.14,1991 |
| 2002 | Feb.12,2002 | Jan.31,2003 |
| 2014 | Jan.31,2014 | Feb.18,2015 |
| 2026 | Feb.17,2026 | Feb.5,2027 |
Lucky Signs for People born in Horse Year:
Lucky Colors: brown, yellow, purple
Lucky Flowers: calla lily, jasmine, marigold
Lucky Directions: northeast, southwest and northwest
Things Should be Avoided:
- Unlucky Numbers: 1, 5, 6
- Unlucky Colors: blue, white, gold
- Unlucky Direction: southeast
They always impress upon people with dynamic, zealous and generous image. Although endowed with many shinning points, they have to face the weaknesses in their characteristics.
- Strengths
Most have nice personalities, such as warm-hearted, upright and easygoing. Hence, they usually have a lot of friends flocking around them. Independence and endurance makes them more powerful, and they do not easily give up when in difficulties. Positive attitude leads to a brighter direction. - Weaknesses
The love of spending seems to be the biggest problem since they must be financially well off to support their social activities and outlook. Besides, their frank attitude at times leads to letting out secret easily. Persistence is what they lack on the path of success. - See more about Destiny by Birth Month, Destiny by Birth Date
- Perfect Matches: Tiger, Sheep, Rabbit
They are born to be a well-matched couple, sharing a lot in common. - Acceptable Matches: Dragon, Dog, Monkey
Their life will be sweet and happy as long as one of them learns to be considerate, tolerant and understanding. - Complementary Match: Pig
They are a complementary couple in characteristic and capability, and good partners in housework / business. - Intimate Friend: Snake
They are not so much couple as intimate friends, enjoying the same value for fashion and art. - Avoid: Rat, Ox, Rooster, Horse
They cannot understand and support each other. - See more about Chinese Zodiac Sign Compatibility
- Best Jobs: Adventurers, writers, architects, businessmen, performers, entrepreneurs, scientists, artist, politicians, critics, tour guide...
- Best Working Partners: Tiger, Sheep, Dog
- Best Age to Start a Business: 30-50
- Best Career Fields: Artistic Field, Political Circle, Commercial Fields and Tourism Industry
- See more about Best Business and Career Fields for Horse
The year of 2019 will be favorable for those with Chinese zodiac sign Horse, especially in their career and love relationship. They may have good opportunities to get promotions or get nice grades in study. Smart investments will bring them some extra profits. Single Horses are likely to fall in love with someone this year, especially for females. They need to pay attention to their health condition. Don’t put much burden upon themselves. In the year of 2020, people born with Chinese zodiac Horse sign would have much fortune in their love relationship. However, in terms of career, wealth and health, Horses may face different problems in these three aspects.
See more about Luck Prediction by Month 2019 & 2020
Combined with the western 12 constellations, Horses' characteristics tends to be more specific, such as self-disciplined Aries, ambitious Taurus, confident Gemini, cautious Cancer, tough Leo, prudent Virgo, graceful Libra, passionate Scorpio, enthusiastic Sagittarius, aspirant Capricorn, generous Aquarius and insightful Pisces.
Apart from sharing some similar general personality traits, People born in the Year of the Horse also subtly features different characteristics based on four blood types. People with type O are usually emotional facing the uncertain situation, but romantic in perusing the true love. Type A people are industrious and persistent, striving to fulfill every ambition, while quick temper makes themselves under great pressure. Those with type B are usually upright and warm-hearted, attracting a lot of friends around, who can be the powerful backup for them. And the type AB ones are wild and unruly in society; they are fond of taking risks to try everything new. Traveling far is what they often do.
Different years of Horse are associated with different items of the traditional Chinese Five Elements, which to some extent affect people’s personality and fate.
| Types | Years of Birth | Personality Traits |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Horse | 1954, 2014 | Born leader and decision maker, with rich imagination and penetrating opinions. |
| Fire Horse | 1906, 1966 | Intelligent, passionate, energetic; sensitive to dressing and fashion. |
| Earth Horse | 1918, 1978 | Optimistic, with strong action and executive power. |
| Metal Horse | 1930, 1990 | Frank by nature with a ready tongue, sparing no effort to help friends. |
| Water Horse | 1942, 2002 | Some short-tempered, but giving and considerate to friends. |
Horse Zodiac Eminent Personalities
Louisa May Alcott, Chopin, Davy Crockett, Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin, Sandra Day O'Connor, Rembrandt, Teddy Roosevelt, Sir Isaac Newton, Barbara Streisand, Cindy Crawford, Cynthia Nixon, Denzel Washington, Harrison Ford, Jason Biggs, Jackie Chan, Jerry Seinfeld, John Travolta, Leonard Bernstein, Oprah Winfrey, Paul McCartney, Rembrandt, Ashton Kutcher, Emma Watson, Josh Hartnett, Katie Holmes, Kristen Stewart, Kobe Bryant, Genghis Khan, Emperor Kangxi and Yongzheng of China’s Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911)
- Last modified on Jul. 26, 2019 -
Questions & Answers on Year of the Horse
Asked by David from U.S.A. | Aug. 10, 2019 09:45
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ReplyI a horse under Chinese astrology born 8/05/1930 what does life offer me now?
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Answered by Isabelle from UKRAINE | Aug. 12, 2019 20:40
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00ReplyFor the fortune in aspects of career, wealth as well as relationship is neither good nor bad. However, you should keep an eye on physical condition. Keeping in good health will be important for you. Be serious and careful when picking up some health care products. It’s also important to have regular medical examinations in a year.
Asked by Melb from USA | Aug. 03, 2019 10:33Reply
ReplyI am a Wood Horse (1954) and have been looking for a good man.
I have been unlucky in love. Do you think I will find the right man soon ?
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Answered by Aly from UKRAINE | Aug. 08, 2019 00:5600Reply
00ReplyMelb, it is advised to hold the positive attitude towards life. Late 2019 and 2020 will be lucky time for you. There will have many chances for you to find the right person. Just wait patiently. :)
Asked by Amadeus from US | Jul. 23, 2019 11:19Reply
ReplyI'm an Earth Horse (26 Jul 1978) and I've never married.
Worse, every guy I've dated treated me poorly. Should I give up on dating and focus on making money any way I can for the rest of my life?
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Answered by Iris from DENMARK | Jul. 23, 2019 20:0600Reply
00ReplyWell, maybe you are suggested to focus on your career and wealth first. Then you will have several chances to meet the right person. For your love life, you should have more patience. Don't worry. :)
Asked by Kam from USA | Jul. 03, 2019 14:54Reply
ReplyLove and business/career ?
Born on 02/05/1990 and he was born on 02/01/1988 what does or love and career look like? We have been together for many years.
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Answered by Dora from CANADA | Jul. 03, 2019 19:3900Reply
00ReplyHi, Kam, you two can become a suitable match. In the second half of the 2019, you two won't have many serious problems in love and career. There will have several golden chances to make some breakthroughs. Good luck!
Asked by alex from JAMAICA | Jun. 08, 2019 17:50Reply
Replyhorse and love in the year 2019
hi good evening i am a horse born on the 23/11/1990
what are my prospects of finding a good partner this year?
what are my prospects of finding a good partner this year?
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Answered by Sydnee from UNITED KINGDOM | Jun. 11, 2019 22:4500Reply
00ReplyYes, this year is a lucky one for you to fall in love with someone. There are many chances to find love. Joining in more social activities and make more friends. Maybe your soul mate is one of them.