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1942 Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Water Horse
1942 is the year of the Water Horse (壬午, Ren Wu). The Chinese year began on Sunday, February 15, 1942 and ran until February 4, 1943. If you were born in that window, your animal sign is the Horse and your element is Water.
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| Animal sign | Horse (马) |
|---|---|
| Element | Yang Water |
| Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch | 壬午 (Ren Wu) |
| Na Yin (sound element) | Willow Wood (杨柳木) |
| Chinese New Year dates | February 15, 1942 to February 4, 1943 |
| BaZi year starts (Lichun) | February 4, 1942, about 18:42 Beijing time |
| Age in 2027 | Turns 85 |
立春Born in January or February 1942?
In the popular calendar, the 1942 zodiac year began with Chinese New Year on February 15, 1942. Anyone born from January 1 to February 14, 1942 belongs to the previous year, the Metal Snake. BaZi (Four Pillars) astrology changes the year at Lichun, the start of spring, which fell on February 4, 1942 at about 18:42 Beijing time. That was before New Year, so if you were born after Lichun on February 4 and before February 15, 1942, BaZi already counts you as a Water Horse while the popular calendar still says Metal Snake.
Not sure? The Chinese zodiac calculator checks your exact birth date in both systems.
性格Water Horse personality
Horses are lively, free-spirited and warm. They love movement and independence, and bring energy to any group. Water adds intuition and flexibility, so the Horse of a Water year tends to be perceptive, diplomatic and good at adapting.
合冲1942 Horse compatibility
The Horse's natural matches are the Dog and the Tiger (its trine partners) and the Goat (its secret friend). The most challenging pairing is with the Rat, the sign directly opposite. See the full Chinese zodiac compatibility chart.
流年The 1942 Horse in 2027
2027 is the year of the Fire Goat. For the Horse: Six Harmony with the Goat (午未六合). Your closest partner rules the year. Read the full Year of the Horse 2027 forecast.
问答Questions about 1942
What Chinese zodiac is 1942?
1942 is the year of the Water Horse (壬午). If you were born before Chinese New Year on February 15, 1942, your sign is the previous animal.
What element is 1942 in Chinese astrology?
The element of 1942 is Yang Water, from the Heavenly Stem 壬 (Ren). Its Na Yin, or sound element, is Willow Wood.
When did Chinese New Year 1942 start?
Chinese New Year 1942 fell on Sunday, February 15, 1942, and the year ran until February 4, 1943. In BaZi astrology the year starts at Lichun instead, on February 4, 1942.
Who is the 1942 Horse compatible with?
The Horse's best matches are the Dog, Tiger and Goat. The most challenging match is the Rat.
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