Year of the Horse: Personality Traits, Horoscope, Forecast - Chinese Zodiac

Liz Allen October 17, 2021 | 07:54

Were you born in the Year of the Horse? Check out the personality traits and horoscope of people born in this year.

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Who are born in a Year of the Horse?

People born in a year of the Horse are called "Horses" in China. If you were born in 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, or 2014, then you're a Horse.

However, Horse years are generally dated by the Chinese lunar calendar (starting on Chinese New Year).

Horse Year	Zodiac Years Calendar	Type of Horse
1930	January 30, 1930 – February 16, 1931	Gold Horse
1942	February 15, 1942 – February 4, 1943	Water Horse
1954	February 4, 1954 – January 23, 1955	Wood Horse
1966	January 21, 1966 – February 8, 1967	Fire Horse
1978	February 7, 1978 – January 27, 1979	Earth Horse
1990	January 27, 1990 – February 14, 1991	Gold Horse
2002	February 12, 2002 – February 18, 2003	Water Horse
2014	January 31, 2014 – February 18, 2015	Wood Horse
2026	February 17, 2026 – February 5, 2027	Fire Horse

Horse Personality & Characteristics

Strengths

Generous, independent, romantic

Horse personality is usually friendly and generous, so they are able to make a lot of friends. In interpersonal communication, they have commanded of skills to liven up the atmosphere, which makes everyone in a harmony. Independence is also a strong point. They can survive a lot of obstacles without help from others. They have great vitality and never give in easily, so they are likely to rise in the career of their early life. Meanwhile, most of them adopt a positive attitude towards life, so they can pose a good influence on friends and families. Most male Horses are romantic, and they often create surprises for others. They are eloquent and pervasive, talented in leadership. And they have insight into others’ minds, so they can always give a proper response. They have an acute ability of learning and perceiving. Skill or knowledge can be acquired in a much shorter time than others.

Weaknesses

Extravagant, outspoken, vain and stubborn

People with Chinese zodiac Horse love spending, so it’s quite hard for them to deposit their money in the bank. They seldom make preparations for unexpected occurrences. Over frank and straightforward, they concern little about the listeners’ feelings, which may offend others in conversation. Some of them are leakers; they cannot keep any secrets, which may cause their later failures in business. They are lack perseverance. Giving up halfway, they often cannot gain what they want. They like to chase vanity, dressing finely and respectably. Mirrors are their closest companion. They are weak listening to the advice or ideas from others. Sticking on their own thoughts may lead to wrong judgment on important affairs.

People born in the Year of the Horse are popular, energetic and confident. They are independent, eager to try new things and are bored by routine, which is why they want to travel and enjoy different cultures. They enjoy entertainment and parties and are naturally good public speakers, although they can talk too much. They hate being controlled, rarely listen to advice and are prone to instant mood-swings and a hot temper, but are also very loveable and easy to get on with. Horse people have lots of sex appeal and always want to look their best.

Chinese Zodiac & The Five Elements

ELEMENT	YEAR	FORTUNE
Fire	1966, 2026	These Horses are bright and energetic. As natural leaders, they are trendsetters. With their skills and support from friends, they are able to solve any problem. However, they sometimes don’t take criticism well.
Earth	1978, 2038	These Horses are work fanatics. Optimistic and kind, they love helping others and have many friends. Although a bit impatient and make mistakes at times, they are appreciated by everyone around them. They must work hard but will receive what they deserve.
Metal	1930, 1990	These Horses are kind and positive. They are too straightforward and blunt at times, hurting others without realizing it. They place great value on love and need a partner that can tolerate their faults.
Water	1942, 2002	These Horses can be emotional and impatient, but their friends stay by their side. They are able to receive recognition from higher-ups at work. They can also attract others quickly, but require time in order to develop a real relationship.
Wood	1954, 2014	These Horses are full of imagination. They look at everything from a unique perspective and always want to express their ideas. They can be emotionally sensitive but make efficient leaders.

Horses are free spirits who need space to be themselves.

Year of Horse: Compatibility & Incompatibility

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Most compatible with Horse: Goat, Tiger, Dog

Horse and Goat are the most compatible. They are attracted by Goat’s tenderness, while the Goat’s reliance will make a Horse feel content.

Tigers are willing to put in effort for a Horse. Their relationship is genuine and true. With a Dog, Horses will find a partner in work and life.

Least compatible with Horse: Rat, Ox, Horse

Horses and Rats have clashing personalities. They are the least compatible and their marriage will be painful.

With Oxen, there will be obstacles in communication and the relationship is cold. Horses are also incompatible with themselves. They cooperate well, but are too similar to maintain a lasting relationship outside of work.

Careers Fit for Horses

Rather than a simple and routine job, Horses are more suitable for technical and effective work. Some examples include journalism, sales and translating. These jobs require quick reflexes and improvisation. They must also be ready for work at all times. With these, Horses will be in their element.

Similarly, Horses would enjoy jobs that are constantly changing. This is because Horses constantly change attitudes and feelings towards certain things. They’re able to adapt to changing environments. Many times, they already have a plan when others are still trying to figure things out. This makes strong candidates as politicians and critics.

Give Horses the freedom they need. There is nothing more painful for them than doing the same thing every day.

Love and Relationships

Passionate, romantic, sentimental and faithful

People born in the Year of the Horse are fond of freedom, and they don’t like to be bound by any relationships. They choose to live and work far away from home, striving for their goals alone.

They are easily attracted and whole-heart was taken by the opposite sex. They tend to be sentimental and emotional in relationships. When falling in love, they will pursue the best at all costs, ignoring family and friends. They can easily get into exaltation on sweet days, or fall into depression during moments of heartbreak.

However, in marriage, they will be loyal and responsible to the other. Although the relationship is not as favorable as they expect in destiny, they will be faithful to family. They adopt quite realistic attitudes towards relationships, lack fantasy or romance. Therefore, duty and work are put in the first place, and their relationships are mostly stable and harmonious for the rest of life.

Health & Lifestyle for Horse

Horses are always moving. Once they reach one goal, they set off to the next destination without rest.

Because of their personality, Horses often disrupt their biological clock. This can cause various problems, such as liver and kidney diseases. They should be alert if a cold leads to chest pains.

To prevent health problems, Horses must calm down their fast-paced rhythm. Do not ignore minor symptoms, as they can worsen into serious illnesses.

Overall, Horses are naturally healthy. But it can be worrisome if they force themselves on without proper rest. Pulling all-nighters is a habit and they continue working even during holidays. Horses must create and stick to a more manageable routine if they wish to maintain their health.

Exclusive Travel Destinations for the Horse

Horse zodiac is known for being wanderers, travel is in your blood, and you need to go somewhere that will produce great memories when you recall. A short city-break tour is not enough, you might be restless as you love culture and natural wonders.

Famous people born in the year of the Horse

Sir Isaac Newton (born Dec 25, 1642) was an English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, theologian, and author who is widely recognized as one of the most influential scientists of all time and a key figure in the Scientific Revolution.

American statesman and political leader Franklin D. Roosevelt (born Jan 30, 1882). An English singer-songwriter Paul McCartney (born June 18, 1942).

Famous English theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author Stephen Hawking (born Jan 8, 1942).

Other celebrities born in the year of the horse include British chef and food critic Gordon James Ramsay (born Nov 8, 1966), American singer-songwriter Nicole Scherzinger (born Jun 29, 1978), and English actress and model Emma Watson (born Apr 15, 1990).

The Yongzheng Emperor (born Dec 13, 1678) was the fifth emperor of the Manchu-led Qing dynasty and third Qing emperor to rule over China proper. He reigned from 1723 to 1735.

Wang Jianlin (born Oct 24, 1954) is a Chinese business magnate, investor, and philanthropist. He is the founder of conglomerate company Dalian Wanda Group, China’s largest real estate development company, as well as the world’s largest movie theater operator.

Year of the Horse: Birthstones

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Things that will bring Horses luck:

Lucky numbers: 2, 3, 7, and numbers containing them (like 23 and 37)
Lucky days: the 5th and 20th of Chinese lunar months
Lucky colors: yellow and green
Lucky flowers: calla lily and jasmine
Lucky directions: east, west, and south
Lucky months: the 4th, 9th, and 12th Chinese lunar months

Things that Horses should avoid:

Unlucky color: blue, white
Unlucky numbers: 1, 5, and 6
Unlucky direction: north and northwest
Unlucky months: the 5th, 7th, and 11th Chinese lunar months

How to Build Relationships with Horses

People born in a year of the Horse have a pleasant, amiable, easy-going disposition. With good humor and geniality, they are extremely comfortable to get along with as they have the ability to instantly put people at ease.

Horses are very quick-witted and are right in there with you before you have had the chance to finish what you are saying; they know what you are thinking even before you've said it. All these traits guarantee their popularity and a large following of friends.

Men born in the Horse year are independent and crave freedom. They’re easygoing and treat everyone sincerely. Their humor and selflessness makes them popular in every group. These Horses are willing to do whatever they can to help others. This is usually a sign of maturity, but these men generally mature slower than others.

They also often overestimate themselves. Even if they know what their faults are, it’s hard for them to change.

Women born in the Horse year are beautiful and give off a refreshing aura. Sometimes they are gentle ponies, other times they can become wild stallions. Regardless, they are impressive and good at what they do. Motivation and help from others aren’t important. As long as they’re doing what they like, they will succeed.

They can be chatterboxes and have a clear division between like and dislike. However, they are usually indecisive. Rather than having a clear plan, they leave things to fate.

Horses in the Year of the Tiger 2022

Entering 2022, Horses will be rid of the influence of Fan Tai Sui in 2021, so their overall fortune will be on a steady climb in this year. Many stars will bless them with stellar career achievements if they are able to harness their energy and work hard. A meteoric rise is possible if they play their cards right and recognition and public praise are more than likely.

At the same time, there will also be aspects less favorable for this zodiac sign which they will need to guard against. Most of all, Horses will be prone to even more emotional instability than previous years. They will feel suspicious of people around them, and their personal relationships can suffer damage as a result. If Horses are not careful, they could end 2022 lonely winners with no one to share the joys of their achievements with.

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