Chinese zodiac
Year of the Horse
People born in Horse years (2002, 2014, 2026, 2038…) are traditionally associated with traits like energetic, independent, warm-hearted. The cycle repeats every 12 years.
Horse years
1966197819902002201420262038
Horse traits
energeticindependentwarm-heartedadventurous
Horse compatibility
By the traditional trines:
FAQ — Horse
Which years are Horse years?
Recent Horse years: 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026, 2038 (the cycle repeats every 12 years).
What are the traits of the Horse?
Traits associated with the Horse: energetic, independent, warm-hearted, adventurous.
Which animals is the Horse compatible with?
By the traditional trines, the Horse matches best with: Tiger, Dog.
When does the Chinese year begin?
The Chinese year begins at Chinese New Year (late January – mid-February), not January 1. Someone born in January or early February may belong to the previous year’s animal.