Horse Chinese Zodiac (马 午): Years, Compatibility, and Clashes
The Horse is the sign for people born in 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026, counted from Li Chun (around 4 February) each year rather than from 1 January or Lunar New Year. Its element is Fire (yang). The Horse matches best with the Goat and clashes with the Rat.
Horse years and when each one starts
Each Horse year begins at the exact moment of Li Chun, shown here in WIB (UTC+7). Born before that moment, your sign is still the previous year's.
| Year | Sign | Starts at Li Chun |
|---|---|---|
| 1942 | Water Horse | 4 February 1942 at 17:48 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 1954 | Wood Horse | 4 February 1954 at 15:30 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 1966 | Fire Horse | 4 February 1966 at 13:37 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 1978 | Earth Horse | 4 February 1978 at 11:26 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 1990 | Metal Horse | 4 February 1990 at 09:14 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 2002 | Water Horse | 4 February 2002 at 07:24 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 2014 | Wood Horse | 4 February 2014 at 05:03 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 2026 | Fire Horse | 4 February 2026 at 03:02 WIB (UTC+7) |
Horse traits in Chinese tradition
Chinese tradition links the Horse with high energy, a need for freedom, and plain speaking.
The year sign is one of eight characters in a BaZi chart. Two people with the same sign can read very differently once the month, day, and hour are in. See your full chart in the BaZi calculator.
Which signs match the Horse?
In the branch tables SPYLL's calculator uses, the Horse's six-harmony (六合) partner is the Goat, and it shares a three-harmony (三合) group with the Tiger and Dog. These pairs tend to cooperate easily. For a couple, the year sign is one of eight characters in each chart, so compare the full charts before reading much into it.
Which sign does the Horse clash with?
The Horse clashes (冲) with the Rat: the two sit opposite each other in the twelve-branch cycle. It also has a harm (害) relation with the Ox, and a self-punishment (自刑) when two Horses meet. A clash describes friction worth noticing, such as different rhythms or priorities, not a reason to avoid anyone.
The Horse in 2027
2027 is the year of the Fire Goat, starting at Li Chun on 4 February 2027 at 08:46 WIB (UTC+7). The Horse forms a six-harmony (六合) with 2027, which tradition reads as a friendlier year for cooperation.
Not sure of your sign? Check your birth date
Horse FAQ
Born in January 2026, am I a Horse?
Only if you were born after Li Chun. The shio year turns at Li Chun, which fell on 4 February 2026 at 03:02 WIB (UTC+7). Anyone born from 1 January up to that moment is still a Snake, even though the calendar already says 2026.
Which signs are compatible with the Horse?
In the branch tables SPYLL's calculator uses, the Horse's six-harmony (六合) partner is the Goat, and it shares a three-harmony (三合) group with the Tiger and Dog. These pairs tend to cooperate easily. For a couple, the year sign is one of eight characters in each chart, so compare the full charts before reading much into it.
Which sign does the Horse clash with?
The Horse clashes (冲) with the Rat: the two sit opposite each other in the twelve-branch cycle. It also has a harm (害) relation with the Ox, and a self-punishment (自刑) when two Horses meet. A clash describes friction worth noticing, such as different rhythms or priorities, not a reason to avoid anyone.
How does the Horse fare in 2027?
2027 is the year of the Fire Goat, starting at Li Chun on 4 February 2027 at 08:46 WIB (UTC+7). The Horse forms a six-harmony (六合) with 2027, which tradition reads as a friendlier year for cooperation.