Year of the Horse
energetic, free-spirited, warm.
Horse personality & traits
Horses are energetic, independent and full of life. Free-spirited and warm, they love adventure and freedom, winning people over with their enthusiasm and honesty.
Years of the Horse
People born in these years are Horses: 2014, 2026, 2038. The Chinese zodiac follows a 12-year cycle. One key detail most sites get wrong: the animal changes at Chinese New Year (late January to mid-February), not January 1 — so if you were born in January or early February, check your exact animal with the calculator.
Horse compatibility
In Chinese astrology, the Horse is most compatible with the Tiger, Goat, Dog.
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What is the Year of the Horse personality?
Horses are energetic, independent and full of life. Free-spirited and warm, they love adventure and freedom, winning people over with their enthusiasm and honesty. In short: energetic, free-spirited, warm.
What years are the Year of the Horse?
Recent Years of the Horse include 2014, 2026, 2038. The Chinese zodiac runs on a 12-year cycle, and the animal changes at Chinese New Year (late January to mid-February), not January 1.
Who is the Horse most compatible with?
In Chinese astrology, the Horse matches best with the Tiger, Goat, Dog. Compatibility depends on both people's full charts, but these are the Horse's most harmonious signs.