What’s your luck like in 2026, the Fire Horse year? Horoscopes for every Chinese zodiac sign
What are your lucky numbers and months in 2026? Here’s how you fare in terms of wealth, career and relationship prospects
If the Wood Snake year of 2025 invited strategy and subtlety, the Fire Horse year of 2026 demands action – but action without mindfulness becomes chaos. While the energy of 2026 will be powerful, it must be channelled correctly, not merely obeyed. The fiery energy of the year can help you take leaps forward, but only if you know where you are going! 2026 arrives with hooves pounding and hearts racing. It doesn’t enter gently; it will burst into our lives demanding you to move quickly, not away from something but towards yourself.
For an auspicious start to 2026, have breakfast together as a family and incorporate blue, white or gold hues into your New Year outfit. In Chinese astrology (bazi), February 4 marks the first official day of the astrological calendar. Known as the Beginning of Spring, Li Chun is the first festival of the Chinese solar year when we look forward to a fresh beginning. In recent years, it is believed that depositing money during Li Chun symbolises steady income throughout the year. Li Chun starts on February 4, 2026, Ji You Day, 4.16am.
Prosperous businesses relating to Fire: light and power, electronics, jewellery, internet, beauty, advertising, interior design, cooking, restaurants, public speaking
Weaker businesses relating to Wood: medical, arts and culture, florists, biology, philosophy, education, social services, bookstores, printing and farming
The elements of the year determine how an industry thrives or dives. In 2026, the strongest wealth element is Fire, so industries relating to water, wood and fire will thrive, while industries related to the elements of earth and metal may suffer. There will be bold moves in global markets, and investors may take bigger risks. We may feel tired of playing for small gains, hungry for inspiration and bold action.
Those born in years of Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Dog and Goat may look forward to positive progress.
Those born in years of Snake, Monkey, Rooster, Ox and Pig should benefit from being focused and grounded.
Those born in Horse and Rat years may experience fluctuating luck and will benefit from being extra vigilant.
Best astrological matches with the Horse
Tiger: Both are energetic and adventurous, making for an exciting partnership.