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Are your loved ones in luck this year? See our predictions for all the zodiac signs in the Year of the Horse.
Have you ever experienced moments of friction in a partnership, or found yourself in frequent conflict within a close relationship? Your zodiac signs might hold a clue.
In the Chinese zodiac, the 12 animals do not always live in harmony. There is an ancient framework within this tradition that determines which pairs will thrive and which may clash.
For the Horse – symbolising energy, courage and untamed freedom – three animal signs are traditionally considered to present its greatest challenges: the Rat, Ox and interestingly, other Horses.
Although such friction and misunderstandings can arise in daily life, there are still ways to overcome them. Through effective communication, mutual respect and strategic compromise, those born in the Year of the Horse can build harmonious relationships with their “enemy signs”.
Here’s how.
Rat

In traditional Chinese astrology, the Horse and the Rat form one of the classic zodiac clashes – a relationship of inherent tension, often explained by their opposing natures. Rats are cunning and resourceful, while Horses are bold and freedom-loving.
This fundamental difference in personality and world view can lead to repeated misunderstandings and friction, as they struggle to understand each other’s approach to life.
As lovers, the relationship between a horse and a rat requires careful handling. Their contrasting style – one’s need for calculation and another’s desire for spontaneity – can easily spark arguments.
To maintain harmony, neither should restrict or judge the other’s choices too much. Granting each other sufficient personal space and autonomy can prevent most conflicts.
As business partners, the relationship can be particularly strained. Horses often feel restricted under a Rat’s oversight, while Rats may be stressed with Horses’ directness.
If their duties do not overlap, there is no need to worry about it. However, if close cooperation is necessary, it is advisable to work with clearly defined, separate responsibilities to avoid stepping on each other’s toes.
Ox

Unlike Horses, who value passion and freedom, people born in the Year of the Ox pursue stability and security, and they love a structured routine. Their differences in personality make conflicts more likely in daily life.
As lovers, they often struggle to find common emotional ground. For example, an Ox man prefers a steady, gentle love that builds a warm family life, while a Horse woman tends to seek passionate romance and unexpected surprises. They are often called “a pair that torments each other”, as their paces are consistently out of sync.
However, peaceful coexistence is not impossible. It requires greater effort and understanding, as well as embracing each other’s differences and finding shared interests and values.
As business partners, they are far from ideal. Oxen may view Horses as too impulsive and reckless, while Horses may see Oxen as too conservative and stubborn. This can lead to conflicts at work, even arguments over trivial matters, making long-term cooperation challenging.
Interestingly, in today’s Chinese internet culture, the compound term niu ma (ox horse) has been given brand new meaning. It is no longer a symbol of conflict, but has become a self-deprecating term for countless hardworking ordinary people.
Horse

You may be curious as to why the enemy sign of a Horse is sometimes another Horse. This is called wu wu zi xing (a Horse in self-conflict) in traditional Chinese culture.
When the Horse sign encounters a Horse year (the Year of the Fire Horse begins on February 17) or when two horses meet, it is similar to an internal clash of energies. This can lead to severe self-sabotage and restlessness. Therefore, people born in the Year of the Horse should pay more attention to managing their emotions and conserving their energy this year to avoid exhaustion.
As lovers, a relationship between a female Horse and male Horse is often accompanied by disputes and quarrels. Though they are drawn to each other’s shared enthusiasm and optimism, their mutual unwillingness to be restrained can make the marriage feel like a cage.
To build a lasting relationship, this pair needs to control their temper and channel more emotional investment into their partnership. Alternatively, a strategic compromise from either side can help establish a necessary balance.
As business partners, however, two Horses can be ideal allies. They share similar drive, clear goals and the courage to face difficulties. Thus, they understand each other well and rarely experience internal friction due to problems of pace or direction, which makes long-term cooperation highly achievable.


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A hussar uniform jacket with frog buttons worn by Prince Arthur, the Duke of Connaught and third son of Queen Victoria, in the 1900s. Photo: National Army Museum

A 1930s qipao that uses frog buttons. Photo: The Met

A piece by Valentino featuring frog buttons. Photo: Valentino

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Horses are advised not to undertake any risky activities such as adventure sports this year, especially if there is metal involved. Photo: Chris Gursky / YouTube

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Those born in the Year of the Monkey will experience good fortune at work this year, with wealth coming from their occupation rather than a windfall. Photo: Getty Images

Married Monkeys will be at risk of feeling lonely in the Year of the Horse and so need to keep their emotions in check should they hit it off with others. Photo: Getty Images

Monkeys should avoid visiting sick people in the Year of the Horse to avoid bad energy. Photo: Shutterstock

Chinese Lunar New Year greetings in Mandarin, Cantonese, Shanghainese and Hokkien dialects

A woman holds Lunar New Year decorations. Throughout China, greetings in various dialects will be exchanged to welcome the Year of the Horse. Here are some of them and their meanings. Photo: Shutterstock

People shop at a market selling Lunar New Year decorations in Mong Kok, Hong Kong, in 2023. Photo: Edmond So

People walk past a sign reading “Happy New Year” on a screen outside a shopping centre in Beijing in 2025. Photo: AFP

People visit Shanghai’s Yu Garden during the Lantern Festival, which marks the end of the Lunar New Year celebrations, in February 2023. Photo: AFP

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Roosters’ money will grow in the Year of the Horse, but they should be careful when entering contracts or striking deals. Photo: Shutterstock

A strong romance star makes the Year of the Horse a good one for Roosters to get married. Photo: Shutterstock

What the Chinese surname Ma, meaning ‘horse’, symbolises and its path through history

As the Year of the Horse 2026 approaches, we explore the origins and prevalence of the Chinese surname Ma, which literally translates as “horse”. Photo: Shutterstock

World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma performs at the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2023. Photo: CUHK

The etymology and stylistic changes of the character for Ma is shown in the late Chinese palaeographer Li Xueqin’s work Etymology. Photo: Li Xueqin

Ma is a prevalent surname among Chinese Hui Muslims. Photo: Shutterstock

Year of the Horse 2026 predictions for Dogs, from their lucky colour to careers and romance

Will the Year of the Horse 2026 be a lucky one for Dogs? Fortune-teller Tong Pik-ha shares her predictions for wealth, relationships and health. Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Sapphire is the lucky element for Dogs in the Year of the Horse, according to fortune-teller Tong Pik-ha. Photo: Shutterstock

Married Dogs are at risk of becoming isolated from their spouses this coming year, so it will pay to be honest and appreciative of them. Photo: Shutterstock

Year of the Horse 2026 predictions for Pigs, from their lucky colour to careers and health

Will the Year of the Horse 2026 be a lucky one for Pigs? Fortune-teller Tong Pik-ha shares her predictions for wealth, relationships and health. Illustration: Victor Sanjinez


Ruby is the lucky element for Pigs in the Year of the Horse, according to fortune-teller Tong Pik-ha. Photo: Shutterstock

Those born in the Year of the Pig should pay close attention to their health in the coming year, as any chronic conditions may worsen. Photo: Shutterstock

7 popular Chinese horse idioms for you to trot out in the Year of the Horse

Horses are the subject of many Chinese idioms. Here are seven of the most popular horse-related expressions in Chinese, how to pronounce them in Cantonese and the stories behind them. Photo: Shutterstock

“Maan ma bun tang” evokes a magnificent, thundering sound. Photo: Getty Images

In Qin dynasty China, a powerful counsellor challenged aides to publicly agree with his contention that a deer he presented was in fact a horse.

“Yuen ngaai laak ma” means to “rein in the horse at the edge of the precipice”. Photo: Shutterstock

Year of the Horse 2026 predictions for Rats, from their lucky colour to careers and health

Will the Year of the Horse 2026 be a lucky one for Rats? Fortune-teller Tong Pik-ha shares her predictions for wealth, relationships and health. Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Gold is the lucky element for Rats in the Year of the Horse, according to fortune-teller Tong Pik-ha. Photo: courtesy of Cartier

Rats’ health will be negatively affected in the Year of the Horse because of conflict with the tai sui. Photo: Shutterstock

Wealth, luck, health: racehorse owners get creative choosing lucky names in English and Chinese

When it comes to naming horses, some breeders and owners get creative by choosing names linked to wealth, luck or health. Photo: Kenneth Chan.

Sir Charge (left; #361) is a play on the word ‘surcharge’. Photo: Kenneth Chan.

The name Noisy Boy suggests a horse with a strong personality. Photo: Kenneth Chan.

Everyday Lettuce or Sang Coi in Cantonese is a textbook feng shui name. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Mr Gnocchi was named after the owner’s pet dog. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Year of the Horse 2026 predictions for Tigers, from their lucky colour to careers and love

Will the Year of the Horse 2026 be a lucky one for Tigers? Fortune-teller Tong Pik-ha shares her predictions for wealth, relationships and health. Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Obsidian is the lucky element for Tigers in the Year of the Horse, according to fortune-teller Tong Pik-ha. 

Tigers are recommended to pay close attention to their health in the Year of the Horse, and to have a thorough medical check-up at the end of the Year of the Snake for peace of mind. Photo: Shutterstock

Year of the Horse 2026 predictions for Oxen, from their lucky colour to finances and health

Will the Year of the Horse 2026 be a lucky one for Oxen? Fortune-teller Tong Pik-ha shares her predictions for wealth, relationships and health. Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Amethyst is the lucky element for Oxen in the Year of the Horse, according to fortune-teller Tong Pik-ha. Photo: Pierre Dal Corso

Single Oxen will not be favoured by any romantic stars this year, and so need to be proactive if they wish to find a partner. Photo: Shutterstock

Year of the Horse 2026 predictions for Rabbits, from their lucky colour to careers and love

Will the Year of the Horse 2026 be a lucky one for Rabbits? Fortune-teller Tong Pik-ha shares her predictions for wealth, relationships and health. Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Jade is the lucky element for Rabbits in the Year of the Horse, according to fortune-teller Tong Pik-ha. Photo: Sam Tsang

Rabbits are advised to maintain an appropriate distance from members of the opposite sex other than their partner to avoid getting involved in complicated love triangles in the Year of the Horse. Photo: Shutterstock

The Year of the Horse is a great time for Rabbits to build up good karma by engaging in volunteer work or donating goods. Photo: Shutterstock

Chinese minority’s beautiful embroidery uses horsetail hair for intricate designs

A Shui minority woman embroiders with horsetail in Sandu Shui Autonomous County in China’s Guizhou province. Shui minority women can spend months or even years making a piece of horsetail embroidery, which is used as decoration on clothes, shoes, wallets and more. Photo: Visual China Group via Getty Images

An example of Shui horsetail hair embroidery. Photo: Lee Mei-yin

An example of Shui horsetail hair embroidery. Photo: Visual China Group via Getty Images

A Shui minority woman selects horsetail hair for embroidering. Photo: Visual China Group via Getty Images

A Shui minority woman twines silk with horsetail hair for embroidering. Photo: Visual China Group via Getty Images

An embroidered baby carrier, known as a “daijie”. Photo: Chinese Minority Nationalities’ Art Gallery

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In Chinese astrology, benefactors are people who give your life a boost or save you from disaster. Photo: Getty Images

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Year of the Horse 2026 predictions for Dragons, from their lucky colour to careers and love

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What are ‘enemy signs’ in the Chinese zodiac? Horses have 3; how to find success with them

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