Wanna have your very Chinese time in your life during the most festive season in China? You might be curious about your Chinese zodiac and what the Year of the Horse represents!
Your Chinese zodiac sign is determined by your lunar birth year. The Chinese New Year's date varies between January and February. The zodiac follows a 12-year cycle, with each year represented by a symbolic animal. If you were born in these years, then 2026 is your special moment—the Year of the Horse.
In Chinese zodiac culture, the Horse is associated with energy, independence, optimism, and a love of freedom. People born in Horse years are often seen as active, confident, and forward-looking.
During the Spring Festival, these ideas shape how the New Year is celebrated. Many people wear red clothing or accessories for good luck. Families decorate their homes with Horse-themed images and festive ornaments. Businesses also embrace the Year of the Horse, featuring zodiac-inspired visuals, festive packaging, and Spring Festival promotions that reflect the Horse's energetic spirit.
Whether or not you were born in a Horse year, the message is shared by all: Move forward with confidence, stay open to opportunity, and gallop into the New Year with renewed energy.
Reporter: Xie Maishi
Video: Wang Ziyi (Intern)
