Year of the Horse, Chinese Zodiac 2014, 2002, 1990

The recent years of the horse are 2014, 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966, 1954, 1942… If you were born in one of the years, your Chinese zodiac sign is the Horse.

The Chinese zodiac sign horse is a symbol of being optimistic, energetic, cheerful, and successful.  Many Chinese businessmen like to hang a picture of a horse in their studies with the good hope for success.

Chinese Zodiac Horse Years 2014, 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966...

The Horse ranks on the 7th of the 12 Chinese zodiac animal signs. The most recent zodiac horse years are: 2026, 2014, 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966, 1954, 1942... If you were born in one of these years, then your Chinese zodiac sign is Horse. 

Chinese Zodiac Horse Dates

Chinese zodiac signs are based on the Chinese calendar, which is about one or two months behind the Gregorian calendar.

In Chinese element theory, each zodiac year is associated with one of the five elements: Gold (Metal), Wood, Water, Fire, or Earth. For example, 1990 is the year of Metal Horse. 

Find Your Chinese Zodiac Sign

Use the Chinese Zodiac calculator below to find out your zodiac sign and element.

Horse's Lucky Numbers,  Colors, and Directions

Each zodiac sign has its lucky things and unlucky things. Following their lucky things is believed to bring them good luck and help them avoid bad luck. 

Horse's Lucky Things

• Lucky Numbers: 3, 5, 7
• Lucky Colors: yellow, purple
• Lucky Flowers: iris and jasmine
• Lucky Direction: southwest

Horse's Unlucky Things

• Unlucky numbers: 1, 2, 4
• Unlucky Colors: brown, gold
• Unlucky Direction: north

Horse’s Personality

People born in the year of the horse are optimistic, energetic, and cheerful. Bright like the shining sun, they are unwilling to lose and always ready to fight. They are generous as well and easygoing in regard to making friends.

However, the weaknesses of horse people, are recklessness, impatience, and stubbornness. They easily lose their temper but soon return to normal. They are not clearly aware of their weaknesses and change over a short period of time, which sometimes results in their treating others rudely.

Male Horse's Personality

The male horses are full of energy and vitality. They are very decisive in making decisions, and never too hesitate to do anything. Being too decisive makes them seem a bit stubborn, and refuse to listen to others' options. 

They are creative and competitive. They are among those who also come up with new ideas. They are very confident and strong and never give up in hardship. They enjoy being challenged. Solving the problems successfully gives them a sense of great achievement.

The male horse may seem a bit extravagant in spending money. They tend to spend money at will, which may make them short of money at times.

Female Horse's Personality

Female horses are among those who are most attractive. They are usually in good shape and are fashionable.  They are natural planners, who are good at balancing their family life and work. They work efficiently at companies and also plan enough time for their families.  

They are thought of as the best wives and mums of the Chinese standards who are willing to commit to their families. Most female horses like outdoor activities. They don't like the idea of being bound by families. 

Metal, Fire, Wood, and Water Horses

 Chinese people believed that the personal characteristics of horses are associated with the birth of animal signs and elements. People born with different animal signs and elements will have different personalities.

Read more details on the Five Elements of Zodiac Horse.

Horse's Love Compatibility

The zodiac horse is best matched with Tiger and Dog, while worst matched with Ox. 

Best Match with Horse: Tiger, Dog

Being active, generous, and hard-working, tigers and horses have similar personalities. They will work for the same goals and offer support to each other.

Drawing on the dog’s independence and sincerity, the energetic horse people would fall in love with the glamorous dogs at first sight.

Worst Match with Horse: Ox

Ox people may have a rocky relationship with the Horse as they have totally different values and conflicting personalities. Even though they can tolerate each other's differences, there will always be tension.

People born in ox years are reserved, they cannot bear repeated tricks. However, horse people rarely maintain lasting relationships outside of work, they cannot well balance their careers and family. So, it is hard to find common ground between the Ox and the Horse people.

Is 2022 a Lucky Year for Horses?

The horse has a very good fortune and smooth life in 2022.  They will make a great achievement in their career and will be well paid for their work.  Their family relationship will go smoothly and will have a very happy life. 

Horse’s Career Predictions in 2022

Horses will achieve success in their careers as long as they work hard this year. They will get help from their friends when they need help at work. 

Horse’s Finance Fortune in 2022

Horses will do a good job this year and will be well paid. But they will also have ups and downs in finance. The horse who plans to invest and do business, should not be eager for quick profits.

Horse’s Relationship Prediction in 2022

This year single Horses have a great chance to meet their beloved ones and get into a relationship.  The married horse should spend more time with their families to avoid any misunderstandings over small things.

Horse’s Health Prediction in 2022

Health and safety are the issues that horse people need to focus on this year. Try to do health checkups on schedule for timely prevention of epidemic diseases.

Read more on Horse's Horoscope in 2022.

Is a Horse Year a Lucky Year?

To most horses, the horse year is an unlucky year as they are thought to offend the Age of God, which will bring them bad luck.

The next horse year will be in 2026, people born in horse years should particularly be careful in this year. The way to protect yourself from bad luck is to wear red things such as red clothes. Read More on How to be Lucky in a Horse Year?

Famous People Born in the Year of the Horse

• Kobe Bryant (professional basketball player): born 23 August 1978
• Paul McCartney (co-lead vocalist and bassist for the Beatles): born 18 June 1942
• Theodore Roosevelt (the 26th president of the United States): born 27 October 1858
• Frédéric Chopin (Polish composer and virtuoso pianist): born 1 March 1810
• Isaac Newton (famous scientist): born 25 December 1642

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