Horse not only in 2026

The Year 2026 as the Year of the Fire Horse

 

According to the Chinese lunar calendar, 2026 will be the Year of the Fire Horse. In the Chinese zodiac, twelve animals and five elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, and water) rotate, meaning a specific combination only repeats once every 60 years! The last Year of the Fire Horse was in 1966.

 

What does the Horse symbolize in the zodiac?

In the Chinese zodiac, the Horse symbolizes freedom, energy and vitality, independence and courage, and a desire for movement and change.

People born in the Year of the Horse tend to be active, communicative, and socially adept. They often have a strong need to go their own way and dislike restrictions.

Photo by Andrey Soldatov on Unsplash

 

What kind of element is fire?

Fire is the strongest and most expressive element. It is associated with passion, creativity, impulsive actions, and the courage to take risks.

The combination of Horse and fire creates very intense energy. The Fire Horse is fast, untamed, sometimes even explosive. This year can generally bring dynamic changes, strong emotions, and brave new beginnings.

 

What will children born this year be like?

People born in the Year of the Fire Horse tend to be charismatic and natural leaders. They are independent, creative, and full of ideas. They are brave but sometimes impatient. They are sensitive to injustice. They have strong inner energy and need space to express themselves.

 

An interesting fact at the end

Historically, the Year of the Fire Horse had a special reputation in some parts of Asia. For example, in Japan, it is known as Hinoeuma and was traditionally considered a year when very strong and stubborn women are born. In 1966, there was even a significant drop in birth rates because some people believed that girls born in this year would have a "too strong" personality for marriage. Today, I hope this view is more of a cultural curiosity than a real concern :).

 

Me and horses

I absolutely loved horses as a child and teenager. It was definitely the animal I drew most often. From time to time, I drew horses on commission, but I only found a few photos.  

I last enjoyed drawing a horse for this year's calendar. You'll find it under the month of February. By the way, the calendar is still on sale. Even if you don't use it for the whole year, you can cut out one of the pictures and perhaps frame it as a print. Maybe even the fire horse :).