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2026 Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Fire Horse
2026 is the year of the Fire Horse (丙午, Bing Wu). The Chinese year began on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 and ran until February 5, 2027. If you were born in that window, your animal sign is the Horse and your element is Fire.
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| Animal sign | Horse (马) |
|---|---|
| Element | Yang Fire |
| Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch | 丙午 (Bing Wu) |
| Na Yin (sound element) | Heavenly River Water (天河水) |
| Chinese New Year dates | February 17, 2026 to February 5, 2027 |
| BaZi year starts (Lichun) | February 4, 2026, about 03:55 Beijing time |
| Age in 2027 | Turns 1 |
立春Born in January or February 2026?
In the popular calendar, the 2026 zodiac year began with Chinese New Year on February 17, 2026. Anyone born from January 1 to February 16, 2026 belongs to the previous year, the Wood Snake. BaZi (Four Pillars) astrology changes the year at Lichun, the start of spring, which fell on February 4, 2026 at about 03:55 Beijing time. That was before New Year, so if you were born after Lichun on February 4 and before February 17, 2026, BaZi already counts you as a Fire Horse while the popular calendar still says Wood Snake.
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性格Fire Horse personality
Horses are lively, free-spirited and warm. They love movement and independence, and bring energy to any group. Fire adds passion and drive, so the Horse of a Fire year tends to be bolder, more expressive and quicker to act than other Horses.
合冲2026 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 2026 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 2026
What Chinese zodiac is 2026?
2026 is the year of the Fire Horse (丙午). If you were born before Chinese New Year on February 17, 2026, your sign is the previous animal.
What element is 2026 in Chinese astrology?
The element of 2026 is Yang Fire, from the Heavenly Stem 丙 (Bing). Its Na Yin, or sound element, is Heavenly River Water.
When did Chinese New Year 2026 start?
Chinese New Year 2026 fell on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, and the year ran until February 5, 2027. In BaZi astrology the year starts at Lichun instead, on February 4, 2026.
Who is the 2026 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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