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Every zodiac sign will face unique challenges and opportunities this month amid a complex interplay of elemental forces.
The strong earth element in particular will create a dynamic landscape where some signs will flourish while others must exercise caution.
From workplace turbulence and romantic possibilities to health concerns and career breakthroughs, feng shui master Andrew Kwan offers guidance for the month ahead.
Whether you are dealing with conflicts with the tai sui or embracing auspicious stars, understanding your sign’s specific influences can help you make the most of what is to come.
Read on to discover what this lunar month has in store for you.
Rat (1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020)

This month, those born in the Year of the Rat will experience increased conflict with the tai sui – also known as the Grand Duke of Jupiter deity.
Gossip and disputes are likely to occur in the workplace, and it will be important to double-check all paperwork, as it could contain mistakes.
Although the tai sui will cause slightly less turbulence than last month, Rats’ general misfortune this month will still leave them feeling extremely frustrated.
Single Rats will have opportunities to meet new people, but these are mostly fleeting romances, and those in relationships are prone to misunderstandings, so good communication is essential.
Ox (1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021)

Oxen’s clash with the tai sui will intensify this month, leading to various changes and upheavals.
Accordingly, it will be crucial to have contingency plans to avoid being caught off guard by sudden, unforeseen events.
The workplace environment will be highly volatile, with potential personnel reorganisations or significant adjustments to job responsibilities.
Stubbornness may easily lead to serious conflicts with romantic or business partners, so it is recommended to maintain personal space and remain calm.
Tiger (1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022)

This month will be one of workplace toil for Tigers. Acquiring wealth will be arduous, requiring great effort and personal involvement.
Tigers will experience a tight schedule with increased business trips and overseas meetings. This will be physically tiring, but it also signifies the gradual establishment of authority and prestige.
Single Tigers will have opportunities to meet potential partners while travelling for work, while those in relationships may neglect their partners due to work commitments, leading to complaints.
Rabbit (1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023)

The strong earth element is in harmony with Rabbits’ birth chart this year, which will slightly alleviate the troubles caused by the tai sui. This will result in significantly better fortune than last month.
Although there may be minor disputes arising from ambiguous romantic relationships this year, Rabbits will receive help from benefactors.
Health-wise, Rabbits will be prone to allergies this month, and should pay attention to skin allergies and respiratory problems.
Dragon (1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024)

This month, dry earth elements are prevalent, increasing inner conflicts and invisible pressure for Dragons, who will be at risk of descending into a negative head space even if they appear normal from the outside.
Dragons’ emotions will fluctuate greatly this month, and singles may find it difficult to communicate calmly when meeting potential partners, which will hamper opportunities to take relationships further.
For those in relationships, a careless joke could trigger an argument. It is advised to spend more time in nature to allow both sides to relax.
Snake (1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013)

This month, wood and earth elements complement each other, making it a month of active thinking and bursting creativity for those born in the Year of the Snake.
It will be a particularly favourable month for planners, creative professionals and sales workers; their reputation for doing good work is likely to spread within the industry, and could even lead to attention from industry giants.
Single Snakes are likely to meet talented and mature potential romantic partners through work.
Health-wise, Snakes should pay attention to eye strain, dry eyes and cardiovascular problems, and avoid working for long periods or staring at screens.
Horse (1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014)

Horses will benefit from the strong earth element this month. Although the influence of the year’s clash with the tai sui still lingers, this boost will help make emotions more stable than last month, enabling more focus on work. A slower, more methodical approach will yield better results.
Romantic opportunities will be strong this month. Single Horses should try to meet new partners through introductions from female elders.
Be mindful of gastrointestinal discomfort and headaches, and also pay attention to finger and back injuries.
Sheep (1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015)

Although those born in the Year of the Sheep benefit from the support of the tai sui this year, the excessive fire and earth elements this month will bring lots of pressure and a tendency towards pessimism and negative thinking.
Cross-departmental collaboration will be suitable in the workplace. Those who can overcome frustrations and ask for help when encountering difficulties are likely to succeed this month.
Single Sheep will exude a stable charm in social situations, leading to chances to meet a partner.
Monkey (1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016)

Those born in the Year of the Monkey will have excellent fortune this month. Strong earth will feed the energy of strong metal, and with the blessing of auspicious stars, opportunities will come one after another, and plans will be able to be transformed into tangible returns.
Excellent opportunities for cross-industry cooperation will arise for Monkeys, who will have a high chance of signing important clients or stable long-term contracts.
Romance will be everywhere. Singles will experience a surge in charm and are likely to meet excellent potential partners.
Rooster (1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017)

This month will be among the year’s best for Roosters. Strong earth energy will vitalise metal, and with an auspicious star protecting the zodiac, misfortune will transform into good fortune.
There will be a high chance of career progression, so Roosters should showcase their professional abilities; they might even be headhunted by recruitment firms.
Committed Roosters may move on to the next steps with their partner and start discussing marriage. Singles are likely to meet their ideal partner at business gatherings or social occasions.
Dog (1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018)

Those born in the Year of the Dog are generally experiencing good fortune this year due to harmony with the tai sui and the help of benefactors, but this month will bring inauspiciousness and setbacks.
Changes in personnel and environment are likely, and Dogs might be mired in gossip and back-stabbing in the workplace. It will be better to keep a low profile this month.
Those in a relationship will face challenges, with conflicts easily triggered by trivial matters. It is recommended to temporarily separate and give each other space to handle things calmly.
Pig (1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019)

Pigs will get a boost from the earth energy this month. Although finances may be affected, the harmony between the month’s ruling element and the Pig zodiac sign indicates strong support from benefactors.
This zodiac’s talents and creativity will flourish, leading to ample opportunities to demonstrate abilities at work. Pigs’ professional performance will be a magnet for the opposite sex.
Pigs should avoid sitting for long periods this month and pay attention to protecting their lower back and kidneys.


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This month, Rats’ conflict with the tai sui deity may lead to gossip and disputes in the workplace. Photo: Shutterstock

Oxen’s clash with the tai sui will lead to a month of change and upheaval. Photo: Shutterstock

Tigers will have to work hard to succeed this month. Photo: Shutterstock

Rabbits will experience significantly better fortune this month than they did last month. Photo: Shutterstock

Dragons will be prone to negative thinking this month, even if they appear fine from the outside. Photo: Shutterstock

Snakes who work in planning, creative fields and sales are in for a good month and may even get attention from industry giants. Photo: Shutterstock

This month, Horses are advised to take advantage of more stable emotions by taking a slower approach to things. Photo: Shutterstock

Sheep will be prone to pessimism this month. Photo: Shutterstock

Monkeys are in for a great month full of opportunities and romance. Photo: Shutterstock

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Rats could be in for a month of emotional fluctuation and minor setbacks at work, and so are advised to stay calm as best they can. Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

It looks set to be a troublesome month for Oxen, who may face disrupted career plans and fatigue. Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Good fortune awaits Tigers this month, and hence are advised to present ideas at work, where they will get due credit. Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Rabbits will be prone to financial losses this month, and so should refrain from new joint ventures or investment opportunities. Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

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Sheep will benefit from elders at work this month, and may encounter compatible romantic matches through family introductions. Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Monkeys should practise mindfulness this month, refining their skills or prioritising academic pursuits. Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

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Things will go smoothly this month for Oxen, who will find themselves showcasing their eloquence at work and will do well in negotiations. Photo: Shutterstock

Tigers will shine at work this month, but could be left feeling overwhelmed. Photo: Shutterstock

Rabbits will enjoy lots of romantic opportunities this month and should go to gatherings to meet potential partners. Photo: Shutterstock

Dragons are in for a smooth month at work, but could experience difficulties in their interpersonal relationships. Photo: Shutterstock

Snakes look set for a good month in work and romance, but should take care of their skin and respiratory system. Photo: Shutterstock

Horses will be prone to mood swings and conflicts this month, so staying calm and keeping one’s head down are important. Photo: Shutterstock

Sheep will enjoy good teamwork at work this month and excellent romantic luck. Photo: Shutterstock

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Oxen could face external and internal pressures this month. Photo: Shutterstock

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Dogs are in for a smooth month at work. Photo: Shutterstock

Pigs will be lucky in love this month. Photo: Shutterstock

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Families traditionally decorate their home on the day before Lunar New Year’s Eve. Photo: Getty Images

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Lucky red packets, known as hong bao in Mandarin and lai see in Cantonese, are given by elders to children and younger people. Photo: Shutterstock

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Tea WG’s Red Horse Tea. Photo: Tea WG

Laderach’s Year of the Horse limited-edition chocolate boxes. Photo: Laderach

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Lucullus’ Blessing Knock Chocolate & Cookie Gift Box includes popping-candy chocolates, butter cookies, crisps and almonds. Photo: Lucullus

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One Hundred Horses, by Giuseppe Castiglione. Photo: Taiwan National Palace Museum

The cover of a modern edition of Anna Sewell’s 1887 novel. Photo: Amazon

A visitor takes a photo of Jean-Baptiste Mauzaisse’s Napoleon at the Great St. Bernard (1807), modelled after Jacques-Louis David’s original from his Napoleon Crossing the Alps (1801-1805) series, at Sotheby’s Hong Kong, in May 2025. Photo: Jelly Tse

The British play War Horse won recognition for the life-size horse puppets it featured that were operated by three puppeteers working in tandem. Photo: Winson Wong

Hong Kong actor and singer Hins Cheung (right) performs in a scene from Equus. Peter Shaffer’s 1973 play about a troubled teenager with an erotic fixation on horses is one of the darker pieces of equine art. Photo: Dionysus Contemporary Theatre

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Warlord Lu Bu and his famous horse Red Hare are depicted in the 2013 video game Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends.

Horse-Face (right) and Ox-Head are guardians of the underworld in Chinese folklore. Photo: Zhihu

A stone sculpture of a horse stands near the entrance to the White Horse Temple in Luoyang, in China’s Henan province. Photo: May Tse

The daughter and her horse from a story in the Chinese folk legend collection In Search of the Supernatural. Photo: Baidu

Colourful qilin decorate the roof of a Chinese temple. Photo: Shutterstock

Mongolia’s child jockeys are key to its nomadic heritage, but are they in danger?

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Genghis Khan Retreat director D’Artagnan Giercke is pictured as a child. Photo: Dominique Backhouse

Dorjpalam Battumur, known as Palam, is a member of the Mongolian national polo team who started horse racing at the age of four. Photo: Dominique Backhouse

Batoyun is pictured riding a horse as a child. Photo: Dominique Backhouse

Tourists enjoy horseback riding near the iconic Turtle Rock outcrop at the Gorkhi Terelj National Park outside Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Photo: AP

People play polo in Mongolia. Photo: Ghenghis Khan Retreat

Batoyun (right) with her husband and son. In recent years, she has observed changes in laws and regulations that are “better for both jockeys and the horses”. Photo: Dominique Backhouse

How Hong Kong horse riding charity’s equine therapy helps people with disabilities

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Students ride horses guided by instructors from the Riding for the Disabled Association at the Pokfulam Public Riding School. Photo: RDA

Joelle Scott has been working with the RDA for 30 years. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Scott demonstrates how to ride on a horse model. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Former RDA student Chi Tat (centre) recently returned to work as a volunteer. Photo: RDA

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Basashi (horse sushi) in Kumamoto, Japan. Horse oil products are widely available in Japan, where horse meat is eaten. Photo: Sam Evans

Horse oil cream has a lighter, less greasy consistency than creams derived from other animal fats. Photo: Charmzone

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New Hong Kong restaurant Yurt brings Kazakhstan’s horsemeat tradition to the city

A variety of dishes at Yurt, including beshbarmak (top left). Photo: Yurt

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(From left) Yurt founder Ali Nuraly, head of communications Xeniya Tregubenko and executive chef Marat Zakaryayev. Photo: Yurt

Baursak is a traditional fried dough served with a dip of sour cream and honey. Photo: Lisa Cam

How My Little Pony collectible trading cards took China by storm

My Little Pony trading cards have become hugely popular across China, with fans hoping to find rare cards in packs.

A selection of My Little Pony collectible cards.

People play a game of My Little Pony with the cards. 

A My Little Pony display in Shanghai. Photo: SCMP

What is the horse pose in yoga? Only ‘3 out of 10 students’ can do it, instructor says

A yoga practitioner performs horse pose. Also known as horse face pose or vatayanasana, it is a very advanced posture in yoga that can boost hip mobility and strength. Photo: Shutterstock

Yoga instructor Carrie Pun demonstrates horse pose. Photo: Carrie Pun

How Chinese artist Xu Beihong’s horse paintings have galloped through history

The Three Stallions, by Xu Beihong. The piece is just one example of the many horse paintings that Xu was known for.

Two Galloping Horses (1941), by Xu Beihong. Photo: courtesy of Bonhams

Five Galloping Horses, by Xu Beihong, is seen at Sotheby’s Hong Kong in 2015. 

Slave and Lion (1924), by Xu Beihong, is displayed during a Christie’s auction preview in Hong Kong in 2006.

Two Horses On Hillside, early 1900s, by Xu Beihong. Photo: Getty Images

Standing Horse (1953), by Xu Beihong.

7 successful people born in the Year of the Horse from Jackie Chan to Ang Lee and Lu Han

Jackie Chan, famous for his stunts and martial arts films, was born in 1954, the Year of the Horse. Photo: Golden Harvest

Brigitte Lin was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 60th Golden Horse Awards in Taipei in 2023. Photo: CNA

Jackie Chan carries the Olympic torch through the Archaeological Park in Pompeii, Italy, on December 22, 2025. Photo: AP

Tu Youyou was a joint winner of the 2015 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine for her work on artemisinin in the fight against malaria. Photo: Xinhua

Director Ang Lee poses for photos at the 61st Golden Horse Awards in Taipei in 2024. Photo: Reuters

Leon Lai Ming, one of the “Four Heavenly Kings of Cantopop”, was awarded the Medal of Honour for his charity work. Photo: Instagram/leonlaifansclub

Lu Han, a former member of K-pop group Exo, is a social media star in China. Photo: Weibo

Zheng Qinwen during a women’s singles match during the China Open at the National Tennis Centre in Beijing, China, in September 2025. Photo: AP

The Chinese cowboys challenging American Old West narratives through art and self-discovery

Self-professed Chinese cowboy Bruce Wang Shibo stands with a horse. The Chinese national is one of those rewriting narratives of the American West. Photo: Bruce Wang Shibo

A piece from Kenneth Tam’s Silent Spikes exhibition. Photo: Christian Carroll

Wang did not intend to stay in the US forever, but has settled in Texas. Photo: Bruce Wang Shibo

A Korean horsehair underskirt sparked a fashion frenzy in China during the Ming dynasty

Ming Emperor Xianzong’s Tour of the Lantern Festival is a painting that depicts Emperor Chenghua in 1485 with eunuchs and palace maids portrayed wearing skirts that look like umbrellas spread out. South Korean researcher Koo Do-young proposes that they are wearing mamigun, the Korean originator to the Chinese maweiqun.

Visitors dressed in traditional Korean attire at the Gyeongbokgung Palace, the main royal palace during the Joseon dynasty, in Seoul, South Korea, in 2019. Photo: AP

A Korean woman poses with her daughter in traditional hanbok dress, c. 1910. The mamigun was the Korean originator to the underskirt that both rose to fame and died in infamy during the Ming dynasty. Photo: Pictures From History/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

A section from the painting Beauties in History, attributed to the Ming dynasty artist Qiu Ying. Korean fashion became popular among wealthy Chinese people during Emperor Chenghua’s reign (1465-1487). Photo: Pictures from History/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

A view of Jeju Island in Korea. During the Joseon period, commodities made of horsehair were mainly provided from Jeju Island. Photo: Shutterstock

3 Year of the Horse 2026 events in Hong Kong to welcome the new year with a gallop

The Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show will return to the AsiaWorld-Expo from January 30 to February 1. The 2026 event will feature competitions and entertainment as well as the chance to see impressive equine action. Photo: Hong Kong Jockey Club

The Scarpa CNY Horse Tour 2026 will include multiple routes to cater to runners of all levels. Photo: Facebook/Wildtrek Trail Running Series

Bullseye from Toy Story will make an appearance at Hong Kong Disneyland from January 30 to March 1. Photo: Hong Kong Disneyland

History of Chinese-style ‘frog buttons’, seen on viral ‘Tang-style’ Adidas jacket

A model wears Adidas’ “Tang-style” jacket that combines streetwear cool with Chinese details including “frog buttons”. The jacket has become a viral hit on social media. Photo: Adidas Power of Three

Frog buttons are seen on Adidas’ limited-edition “Tang-style” jacket during Shanghai Fashion Week in October 2025.

An example of the pankou or frog button used as fasteners on clothing. 

A hussar uniform jacket with frog buttons worn by Prince Arthur, the Duke of Connaught and third son of Queen Victoria, in the 1900s. Photo: National Army Museum

A 1930s qipao that uses frog buttons. Photo: The Met

A piece by Valentino featuring frog buttons. Photo: Valentino

Year of the Horse 2026 predictions for Horses, from lucky colour to romance and health

Those born in the Year of the Horse can expect a turbulent Year of the Horse, with good wealth prospects mixed with less luck predicted in the areas of health and romance. Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Aquamarine is the lucky element for Horses in the Year of the Horse 2026, according to fortune-teller Tong Pik-ha. Photo: Dickson Lee

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Rat (1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020)

Feng shui master Andrew Kwan breaks down this lunar month’s prospects for all 12 Chinese zodiac signs in work, finances, romance and health