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1978 Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Earth Horse
1978 is the year of the Earth Horse (戊午, Wu Wu). The Chinese year began on Tuesday, February 7, 1978 and ran until January 27, 1979. If you were born in that window, your animal sign is the Horse and your element is Earth.
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| Animal sign | Horse (马) |
|---|---|
| Element | Yang Earth |
| Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch | 戊午 (Wu Wu) |
| Na Yin (sound element) | Fire in the Sky (天上火) |
| Chinese New Year dates | February 7, 1978 to January 27, 1979 |
| BaZi year starts (Lichun) | February 4, 1978, about 12:21 Beijing time |
| Age in 2027 | Turns 49 |
立春Born in January or February 1978?
In the popular calendar, the 1978 zodiac year began with Chinese New Year on February 7, 1978. Anyone born from January 1 to February 6, 1978 belongs to the previous year, the Fire Snake. BaZi (Four Pillars) astrology changes the year at Lichun, the start of spring, which fell on February 4, 1978 at about 12:21 Beijing time. That was before New Year, so if you were born after Lichun on February 4 and before February 7, 1978, BaZi already counts you as an Earth Horse while the popular calendar still says Fire Snake.
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性格Earth Horse personality
Horses are lively, free-spirited and warm. They love movement and independence, and bring energy to any group. Earth adds stability and realism, so the Horse of an Earth year tends to be steadier, more practical and more patient than other Horses.
合冲1978 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 1978 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 1978
What Chinese zodiac is 1978?
1978 is the year of the Earth Horse (戊午). If you were born before Chinese New Year on February 7, 1978, your sign is the previous animal.
What element is 1978 in Chinese astrology?
The element of 1978 is Yang Earth, from the Heavenly Stem 戊 (Wu). Its Na Yin, or sound element, is Fire in the Sky.
When did Chinese New Year 1978 start?
Chinese New Year 1978 fell on Tuesday, February 7, 1978, and the year ran until January 27, 1979. In BaZi astrology the year starts at Lichun instead, on February 4, 1978.
Who is the 1978 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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