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The Horse ranks the seventh among the animals of the Chinese zodiac. Years of the Horse include 2026, 2014, 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966, 1954, 1942...

In Chinese culture, the Horse is known for its energetic and dynamic nature. It symbolizes vitality, speed, and perseverance. People born in the Year of the Horse are believed to possess similar traits, such as being hardworking, warm-hearted, and independent.

The Horse is also associated with success and good fortune. There is a phrase "马到成功" in Chinese. It represents achieving success swiftly and smoothly, just like when a victorious horse arrives at the battlefield. It implies that success can be achieved rapidly and effortlessly. Some people may wear clothing or accessories depicting horses or incorporate horse imagery in their homes for positive energy and fortune.

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Find Out if You Were Born in a Horse Year

The most relevant years of the Horse include 2014, 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966, 1954, 1942.

If you were born in one of the above calendar years, your Chinese zodiac sign is probably the Horse, and in China you would be known as a Horse.

However, the Chinese zodiac year is usually said to start from Chinese New Year, which ranges from late January to mid-February. Therefore, if you were born in January or February in one of the above years, you might be a Horse, or possibly an Snake.

Additionally, if you were born in January/February in one of the years immediately following those above (2015, 2003, 1991, 1979, 1967, 1955, etc.), then you may be a Horse or a Goat.

You can use our free Chinese zodiac sign calculator tool below to find your zodiac animal sign or see the table below.

Chinese Zodiac Caculator

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Horse Years	Date	Element
1930	January 30, 1930 – February 16, 1931	Gold Horse
1942	February 15, 1942 – February 4, 1943	Water Horse
1954	February 4, 1954 – January 23, 1955	Wood Horse
1966	January 21, 1966 – February 8, 1967	Fire Horse
1978	February 7, 1978 – January 27, 1979	Earth Horse
1990	January 27, 1990 – February 14, 1991	Gold Horse
2002	February 12, 2002 – January 31, 2003	Water Horse
2014	January 31, 2014 – February 18, 2015	Wood Horse
2026	February 17, 2026 – February 5, 2027	Fire Horse

Horses' Horoscope Predictions and Lucky Color for 2025

In 2025, Horse people's overall luck looks pretty stable, and good fortune is on the way. It's important to seize opportunities to make your life even better.

Career: Your career in 2025 is set to be quite steady. You're smart and efficient, which means you'll quickly grasp what your boss is conveying. Your innovative thinking will shine through, especially when your company faces challenges; you'll probably be the one to propose solutions. This will definitely catch your boss's attention, and you might find yourself being groomed for promotions and raises!
Wealth: Financially, you'll find yourself in a comfortable position this year. You're good at making money and can maximize your earnings with minimal time investment. There will be plenty of business opportunities around you, so sharpen your commercial instincts to cash in on them!
Relationships: In terms of love, 2025 could bring you the outcomes you desire. If you're married, there's a good chance you might welcome a child, which will bring joy to your home. While financial pressures may increase, your bond with your partner will strengthen as you both work hard for a brighter future for your child. If you're in a relationship, expect significant progress; with the blessings of family and friends, you might even consider taking the next step toward marriage!
Health: When it comes to health, you won't have much to worry about. Your physical condition is strong, and your immunity is robust, so you're likely to stay healthy. Just remember to take care of yourself, stay active, and maintain a balanced diet to keep that good health going.

Lucky color for 2025: yellow, red, green, and purple

Read more about Horse Monthly Horoscope 2025

Element of Horse	Personality
Wood Horse	Irritable and sentimental, with abundant imagination and insightful analyses of issues
Fire Horse	Smart, charismatic, lively, overflowing with enthusiasm, but stubborn
Earth Horse	Optimistic, kind-hearted, righteous, but irritable; with a strong sense of responsibility, and always ready to help others
Gold Horse	kind, straightforward, calm, rational, always ready to help others, and popular among friends
Water Horse	Sentimental, irritable, reliable, amicable, always ready to help others, and very charming for friends of the opposite sex.

Horses' Love Compatibility

Each animal sign has its unique characteristics. Love compatibility within the Chinese zodiac animals takes the characteristics of each animal into account. Only those whose characteristics match each others can be good partners.

See below for the compatibility of the Horse with other animals, and find out if the Horse is compatible with your sign or not.

Best with: Tiger, Goat, or Dog
Worst with: Rat, Ox, or Snake

Want to know if she/he is compatible with you? Use our zodiac love compatibility calculator below. Or you can check the 12 Chinese zodiac signs' love compatibility in detail.

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Best-Suited Careers for Horses

Jobs involving communicating with others attract Horses most. The Horse sign stands for leadership, management, and decision-making. Horses dislike taking orders.

Horses can make it in any career that demands neither solitude nor meditation, for they are extroverts and need to be surrounded by people who approve of them and flatter them.

Good career choices for Horses include: publicist, sales representative, journalist, language instructor, translator, bartender, performer, tour operator, librarian, or pilot.

Good Health for Horses

Basically Horses are very healthy, most likely because they hold a positive attitude towards life. However, heavy responsibility or pressure from their jobs may make them weak. Therefore, Horses shouldn't do overtime very often and go home too late. Also, Horses should refuse some invitations to parties at night.