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2002 Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Water Horse
2002 is the year of the Water Horse (壬午, Ren Wu). The Chinese year began on Tuesday, February 12, 2002 and ran until January 31, 2003. 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 12, 2002 to January 31, 2003 |
| BaZi year starts (Lichun) | February 4, 2002, about 08:17 Beijing time |
| Age in 2027 | Turns 25 |
立春Born in January or February 2002?
In the popular calendar, the 2002 zodiac year began with Chinese New Year on February 12, 2002. Anyone born from January 1 to February 11, 2002 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, 2002 at about 08:17 Beijing time. That was before New Year, so if you were born after Lichun on February 4 and before February 12, 2002, 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2002 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 2002 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 2002
What Chinese zodiac is 2002?
2002 is the year of the Water Horse (壬午). If you were born before Chinese New Year on February 12, 2002, your sign is the previous animal.
What element is 2002 in Chinese astrology?
The element of 2002 is Yang Water, from the Heavenly Stem 壬 (Ren). Its Na Yin, or sound element, is Willow Wood.
When did Chinese New Year 2002 start?
Chinese New Year 2002 fell on Tuesday, February 12, 2002, and the year ran until January 31, 2003. In BaZi astrology the year starts at Lichun instead, on February 4, 2002.
Who is the 2002 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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