π Year of the Horse
The Horse is the seventh animal of the Chinese zodiac. Recent Horse years are 2002, 2014, 2026, and the next Year of the Horse is 2038.
Horse personality traits
The Horse is linked with energy, freedom and travel. People born in Horse years are traditionally described as lively, independent and outgoing, happiest when they are on the move.
Strengths
- Hardworking
- Cheerful
- Adventurous
- Sociable
Challenges
- Impatient
- Restless
- Stubborn
Legend: The Horse galloped toward the finish of the Great Race, only to be startled by the Snake and finish seventh.
Best matches for the Horse
Horse years and elements
Each zodiac year starts on Chinese New Year, so people born in January or early February belong to the previous animal.
| Year | Element | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 1918 | β°οΈ Earth Horse | February 11, 1918 β January 31, 1919 |
| 1930 | βοΈ Metal Horse | January 30, 1930 β February 16, 1931 |
| 1942 | π§ Water Horse | February 15, 1942 β February 4, 1943 |
| 1954 | π³ Wood Horse | February 3, 1954 β January 23, 1955 |
| 1966 | π₯ Fire Horse | January 21, 1966 β February 8, 1967 |
| 1978 | β°οΈ Earth Horse | February 7, 1978 β January 27, 1979 |
| 1990 | βοΈ Metal Horse | January 27, 1990 β February 14, 1991 |
| 2002 | π§ Water Horse | February 12, 2002 β January 31, 2003 |
| 2014 | π³ Wood Horse | January 31, 2014 β February 18, 2015 |
| 2026 | π₯ Fire Horse | February 17, 2026 β February 5, 2027 |
| 2038 | β°οΈ Earth Horse | February 4, 2038 β January 23, 2039 |
Famous people born in the Year of the Horse
- April 22, 1870Founding leader of the Soviet Union (1870β1924)
- July 18, 1918President of South Africa and anti-apartheid activist (1918β2013)
- November 20, 194246th President of the United States (2021β2025)
- January 30, 1882President of the United States from 1933 to 1945 (1882β1945)
- July 17, 1954Chancellor of Germany from 2005 to 2021 (born 1954)
- August 5, 1930American astronaut and lunar explorer (1930β2012)
- August 12, 1954President of France from 2012 to 2017 (born 1954)
- December 27, 1822French chemist and microbiologist (1822-1895)
- February 2, 1882Irish novelist and poet (1882β1941)
- July 15, 1606Dutch painter and printmaker (1606β1669)
- October 27, 185826th President of the United States from 1901 to 1909 (1858β1919)
- July 28, 1954Venezuelan politician, 56th president of Venezuela (1954β2013)
- February 26, 1954President of Turkey since 2014
- April 23, 1858German theoretical physicist (1858β1947)
- January 25, 1882English modernist writer (1882β1941)
- March 4, 1678Italian composer and violinist (1678β1741)
- March 24, 1954Colombian singer (1954-1992)
- September 21, 1954Prime Minister of Japan from 2006β2007 and 2012β2020 (1954β2022)
- July 14, 1918Swedish director and screenwriter (1918β2007)
- February 1, 1931Soviet and Russian politician, 1st President of Russia (1931β2007)
- April 7, 1954Hong Kong actor and martial artist (born 1954)
- December 11, 1918Russian writer, publicist, poet and politician (1918β2008)
- April 27, 1822President of the United States from 1869 to 1877
- May 11, 1918American theoretical physicist (1918β1988)
All Chinese zodiac animals
Frequently asked questions
What years are the Year of the Horse?
Recent Horse years include 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026, 2038. Each Horse year starts on Chinese New Year, which falls between January 21 and February 20.
When is the next Year of the Horse?
The next Year of the Horse after 2026 is 2038, running from February 4, 2038 to January 23, 2039.
Which animals are compatible with the Horse?
Traditionally, the Horse is most compatible with the Tiger, Dog, Goat.