Lunar New Year 2026: Entering the Year of the Yang Fire Horse

With the new moon on February 17, 2026, we’ll complete the cycle of the Yin Wood Snake and welcome the Year of the Yang Fire Horse.

The Horse is the seventh animal in the twelve-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac and is known for vitality, independence, courage, and forward movement.

This is a Yang Fire year — expressive, visible, and catalytic. Yang Fire is like the sun: it illuminates, activates, and brings things into motion.

On its healthy side, Fire supports joy, inspiration, heart-centered connection, and leadership.
When imbalanced, Fire can show up as reactivity, scattered focus, impulsiveness, or burnout.

The Horse thrives on freedom and momentum — but even strong horses require rest and wise pacing. Fire Horse years tend to accelerate life. Decisions move faster. Opportunities arise quickly. Energy demands increase.

The teaching for 2026 is not to suppress Fire, but to guide it well.
Strong roots allow bright flames to burn cleanly.

A note on Chinese Astrology

Chinese astrology is a deeply layered system. Your full energetic blueprint includes the year, month, day, and hour of your birth — known as the Four Pillars of Destiny (Ba Zi).

Each pillar contributes insight into personality, tendencies, and how each year affects you personally.

If you’d like to explore your own Four Pillars, this free chart offers immediate results (no email required):  Free Four Pillars of Destiny Chinese Astrology Chart

Lunar Year insights from experienced teachers

Each year I share voices I respect, so you can explore this wisdom in ways that feel grounded and supportive:

• Raymond Lo - 2026 Year of the Horse Forecast

• Joey Yap - 2026 Animal Signs Forecast Playlist all signs (Youtube)

As we prepare to enter the Year of the Yang Fire Horse, my wish is for clarity without urgency, movement without burnout, and courage guided by wisdom.

→ If you’re feeling the call to stabilize your energy and strengthen your foundation as the year unfolds, please explore The Art of Tuning In® Studio there are → two paths to choose from.

Much love to you,
Dr. Maria

Gong hei fat chow (恭喜发财)
Wishing you happiness, vitality, and prosperity