Horses are pure forward motion: energetic, sociable, and always chasing the next adventure or idea. You light up a crowd with warmth and humor, and you would rather try something and fail than feel trapped or tied down. The downside is restlessness, because routine and limits make you itchy, and you can leap before you fully think things through.
Years of the Horse
If you were born in 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026 (or any year 12 apart from these), your Chinese zodiac sign is the Horse. Its fixed element is Fire and its energy is Yang.
Horse in love
In love you are passionate, playful, and a little allergic to feeling caged, so you fall fast but need plenty of room to breathe. You want a partner who shares your appetite for life and travels alongside you rather than holding you back. Give a Horse freedom and excitement and you get an affectionate, loyal companion; smother one and you will watch them gallop away.
Horse compatibility
The Horse is most compatible with the Goat and the Tiger and the Dog, and clashes most with the Rat. See the full Chinese zodiac compatibility chart.
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths
- Energetic
- Independent
- Warm
- Adventurous
- Optimistic
Weaknesses
- Impatient
- Restless
- Impulsive
- Hot-headed
Lucky numbers: 2, 3, 7. Lucky colors: Yellow, Green, Purple.
FAQ
What years are the year of the Horse?
Recent years of the Horse are 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026. The Chinese zodiac follows a 12-year cycle.
What is the Horse personality like?
Horses are pure forward motion: energetic, sociable, and always chasing the next adventure or idea. You light up a crowd with warmth and humor, and you would rather try something and fail than feel trapped or tied down. The downside is restlessness, because routine and limits make you itchy, and you can leap before you fully think things through.
Who is the Horse most compatible with?
The Horse is most compatible with the Goat and the Tiger and the Dog, and clashes most with the Rat.
What is the Horse like in love?
In love you are passionate, playful, and a little allergic to feeling caged, so you fall fast but need plenty of room to breathe. You want a partner who shares your appetite for life and travels alongside you rather than holding you back. Give a Horse freedom and excitement and you get an affectionate, loyal companion; smother one and you will watch them gallop away.