The Horse in the Chinese zodiac
In love, the Horse is lively, honest and freedom-loving. It falls in love quickly and needs someone who runs with it instead of tying it down.
The years of the Horse
The year begins with the Chinese New Year, the second new moon after the winter solstice (Beijing time). The table gives the first and last day of every year.
| Year | Animal and element | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | Metal Horse | 30 January 1930 | 16 February 1931 |
| 1942 | Water Horse | 15 February 1942 | 4 February 1943 |
| 1954 | Wood Horse | 3 February 1954 | 23 January 1955 |
| 1966 | Fire Horse | 21 January 1966 | 8 February 1967 |
| 1978 | Earth Horse | 7 February 1978 | 27 January 1979 |
| 1990 | Metal Horse | 27 January 1990 | 14 February 1991 |
| 2002 | Water Horse | 12 February 2002 | 31 January 2003 |
| 2014 | Wood Horse | 31 January 2014 | 18 February 2015 |
| 2026 | Fire Horse | 17 February 2026 | 5 February 2027 |