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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.
In the second month of the Year of the Fire Horse, those born under some zodiac signs may face setbacks with a hidden benefactor, while others may have to contend with gossip and fatigue.
There will be those who thrive through teamwork and romance, while others will encounter challenges that require resilience to overcome.
Read on to see what is on the cards for your zodiac sign this month, according to feng shui master Andrew Kwan.
Rat (1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020)

Rats will experience many setbacks and losses this month. Sticking to your core principles while utilising unconventional approaches will be the key to success.
This month is destined to be a busy and eventful one, fraught with obstacles. Communication with others will be difficult, which could lead to mistakes.
Fortunately, the appearance of a benefactor star in the charts this month means help from others will come easily. As long as Rats remain calm and adaptable, they can ultimately turn danger into safety.
Ox (1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021)

The harm caused by back-stabbers and gossipers will intensify for Oxen in the second month of the Year of the Horse, and this could easily lead to internal and external pressures.
Oxen may feel powerless, like they are taking the blame for others.
Rediscovering your initial goals upon starting a job, or talking to those who have helped you in the past, could help strengthen your resolve. Your superior’s unstable emotions may also be a cause for concern.
You may experience mental fatigue or poor sleep. Oxen should partake in activities such as meditation or going for a slow walk in a grassy area to nourish their mind and spirit.
Tiger (1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010)

Strong wood and fire elements will dominate this month for Tigers, who will find it easier to receive help from benefactors.
Teamwork will also be effective, allowing Tigers to exceed project targets, complete long-stalled projects, and achieve outstanding results and widespread acknowledgement – especially for those in sales and other professions that rely on communication.
Single Tigers will have lots of romantic opportunities, meeting passionate individuals and developing ideal relationships.
Rabbit (1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011)

Rabbits will face many great challenges this month. There will be pressure from petty people, and the danger of falling victim to a scam will loom large. While at work, Rabbits will be prone to paperwork errors, interpersonal misunderstandings and colleagues dragging them down.
However, with their resilient and unyielding character, Rabbits can turn misfortune into a blessing and resolve these issues to their advantage.
Rabbits may also face controlling behaviour from their partner, so giving them space is advised.
Dragon (1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012)

This month, Dragons will face back-stabbers but also a helping hand from benefactors. It will be a month where opportunities and troubles coexist.
There will be opportunities to build connections and generate wealth through networking, as well as opportunities to elevate authority and reputation; however, there will also be a high chance of oversights in documents or contracts.
This month’s career fortune will be strong, with benefactors continuously appearing to help at work, including industry experts or authoritative figures.
Snake (1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013)

This month is favourable for Snakes, who will get opportunities to showcase their strengths. However, rapid progress will inevitably attract jealousy. A document error may provide an opportunity for others to exploit the situation.
Fortunately, there is good fortune hidden within the misfortune. By using wisdom and composure to find solutions, Snakes will be able to defuse the gossip and trouble from naysayers.
Single Snakes may have opportunities for serious relationships, while those in relationships should maintain positive energy in their relationship and support their partner through thick and thin.
Horse (1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014)

The fire element is strong this month for Horses, which indicates career opportunities but also the possibility of considerable conflict.
Horses’ outstanding performance may attract negative criticism, and excessive pride may lead to trouble and disputes, but financial fortunes will be good.
Overall, it will be a mixed bag, so Horses should maintain a steady pace and listen to others’ opinions to turn adversity into advantage.
Single Horses are likely to meet attractive individuals in business settings, through work or through introductions from acquaintances.
Sheep (1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015)

Sheep will receive guidance from benefactors this month, allowing them to expand their horizons. Financial resources will be good, and Sheep will also improve their reputation but may overwork, which could adversely affect their health.
Overall, there are more auspicious events than inauspicious ones.
Career and finances will be good this month, and single Sheep are likely to meet compatible partners through collaborations or gatherings with friends.
Monkey (1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016)

Work will proceed smoothly for Monkeys this month, with the help of friends and teammates. Career breakthroughs are likely with the support of benefactors. However, financial details should not be neglected; otherwise, losses may outweigh gains, hindering development.
Overall, good fortune outweighs bad, making it a golden opportunity to leverage your connections and achieve great things.
Single Monkeys will enjoy active social interactions, meeting new and old friends at work and are likely to be introduced to someone with compatible values.
Rooster (1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017)

This month’s overall fortune is so-so for Roosters, who look set for more bad tidings than good.
This means it will be better to maintain the status quo than to stick your head out. A steady and cautious approach is the best strategy.
Roosters could face constant troubles at work. Communication errors could easily ignite conflict, especially for those in administrative, legal and clerical positions. Double-check details; otherwise, endless trouble will follow.
Increased stress and hectic schedules can easily lead to poor sleep and frequent minor illnesses. Exercise extra caution when travelling and using equipment to avoid injury.
Dog (1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018)

Dogs’ career development and interpersonal relationships will proceed smoothly this month, with the help and cooperation of benefactors.
Your strengths will be fully utilised and recognised, while long-standing problems will be resolved. This is a golden period for steady progress and achievement.
Single Dogs will radiate affability in interpersonal interactions, easily discovering a suitable partner through collaborations; a gradual development will be possible. Those in relationships will enjoy harmony.
Pig (1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019)

Pigs’ eloquence and talent will attract attention this month, which could lead to them being entrusted with important responsibilities. However, they should be mindful of how their team communicates, as they may lose clients.
Overall, auspicious stars shine brightly, meaning financial luck is good for Pigs – it will be a great month for showcasing your business strengths.
This month’s romance luck is also good. For singles, professional performance and a composed demeanour will be a magnet for attraction. No need to deliberately pursue; fate will take care of things.


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Year of the Horse second month predictions for all 12 Chinese zodiac signs. Is your luck in?

How’s your luck in the Year of the Horse’s second month? Feng shui master Andrew Kwan gives his predictions for all 12 Chinese zodiac animal signs. Photo: Shutterstock

Rats look set for an eventful month fraught with obstacles. Photo: Shutterstock

Oxen could face external and internal pressures this month. Photo: Shutterstock

Tigers will have good fortune in their career and love life this month. Photo: Shutterstock

Rabbits could be in for a challenging month, according to Andrew Kwan. Photo: Shutterstock

Dragons should beware of back-stabbers this month. Photo: Shutterstock

Snakes will get opportunities to showcase their strengths this coming month. Photo: Shutterstock

Single Horses are likely to meet potential partners in a business setting this month. Photo: Shutterstock

Career and financial fortunes will be good for Sheep this month. Photo: Shutterstock

Good fortune outweighs bad fortune for Monkeys this month. Photo: Shutterstock

Roosters should not rock the boat this coming month; staying steady and cautious is advised. Photo: Shutterstock

Dogs are in for a smooth month at work. Photo: Shutterstock

Pigs will be lucky in love this month. Photo: Shutterstock

What a Chinese calendar for Gen Z looks like, from grandma’s tear-off almanac to app

Jingyi Ma, the Beijing-born, New York-based creative technologist behind the Feng Shui Calendar Widget. Ma says her almanac app for iPhone is about passing down “something old and physical” in a world where “no one buys paper goods any more”. Photo: courtesy of Jingyi Ma

Chinese calendars, the kind Ma’s widget app mimics, displayed on a table at a calendar shop in Hong Kong. Photo: SCMP

Ma says that while creating her app, she was thinking about “how something old and physical” could be “passed down to the new generation”. Photo: courtesy of Jingyi Ma

Ma’s widget app is customisable, with more extensive features available for members. Photo: Chloe Loung

SCMP political cartoonist Harry Harrison’s new Year of the Horse collection to be auctioned

The updated and official version of ‘Napoledon’s Hobby Horse’. Illustration by Harry Harrison.

Leap of Faith, by South China Morning Post political cartoonist Harry Harrison, is one of eight illustrations inspired by the Year of the Horse that will be auctioned by the SCMP. Illustration: Harry Harrison

Gift Horse, by Harry Harrison. Illustration: Harry Harrison

Unsustainable Growth, by Harry Harrison. Illustration Harry Harrison

Lying Flat Season, by Harry Harrison. Illustration: Harry Harrison

The original version of Harrison’s Napoledon’s Hobby Horse. Illustration: Harry Harrison

The updated and official version of Napoledon’s Hobby Horse. Illustration: Harry Harrison

Fifth Horseman, by Harry Harrison. Illustration: Harry Harrison

Year of the Horse 2026 feng shui advice for all 12 Chinese zodiac signs to enjoy good luck

Customers choose colored glaze snake handicrafts for the coming Chinese New Year, the Year of Snake, in Xiye Colored Glaze Studio in Boshan district, Zibo city, Shandong province, China, on Jan. 9, 2025. With a long history of colored glaze, Boshan is regarded as China’s Hometown of Colored Glaze and has 12 colored glaze enterprises and 65 art studios. (Xinhua)
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How can those born under each Chinese zodiac sign use feng shui to improve their luck in love, money and health this coming year? Feng shui practitioner Andrew Kwan shares advice. Photo: Shutterstock

Year of the Horse 2026 predictions for all 12 Chinese zodiac signs. Is your luck in?

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Why the Year of the Horse 2026 could bring chaos but also great progress

The Year of the Fire Horse begins on February 17, 2026. Being a “double fire” year, it could mean drastic change ahead. Photo: Shutterstock

2026 will mark the first Year of the Fire Horse since 1966. Photo: Shutterstock

A squad of Red Guards rally in Beijing in 1966 at the beginning of China’s Cultural Revolution. Photo: AFP

England’s national football team captain Bobby Moore holds the Jules Rimet trophy as he is carried by his teammates following England’s victory over Germany in the 1966 World Cup final at Wembley Stadium in London. Photo: AFP

Year of the Horse 2026: 5 famous works of equine art through the centuries

A scene from War Horse, performed at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts in 2019. The award-winning British play is one of many artworks made over the centuries with a strong equine focus. Photo: Winson Wong

One Hundred Horses, by Giuseppe Castiglione. Photo: Taiwan National Palace Museum

The cover of a modern edition of Anna Sewell’s 1887 novel. Photo: Amazon

A visitor takes a photo of Jean-Baptiste Mauzaisse’s Napoleon at the Great St. Bernard (1807), modelled after Jacques-Louis David’s original from his Napoleon Crossing the Alps (1801-1805) series, at Sotheby’s Hong Kong, in May 2025. Photo: Jelly Tse

The British play War Horse won recognition for the life-size horse puppets it featured that were operated by three puppeteers working in tandem. Photo: Winson Wong

Hong Kong actor and singer Hins Cheung (right) performs in a scene from Equus. Peter Shaffer’s 1973 play about a troubled teenager with an erotic fixation on horses is one of the darker pieces of equine art. Photo: Dionysus Contemporary Theatre

5 of the best-known horses in Chinese legend, from the Red Hare to qilin

Warlord Lu Bu and his famous horse Red Hare are depicted in the 2013 video game Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends.

Horse-Face (right) and Ox-Head are guardians of the underworld in Chinese folklore. Photo: Zhihu

A stone sculpture of a horse stands near the entrance to the White Horse Temple in Luoyang, in China’s Henan province. Photo: May Tse

The daughter and her horse from a story in the Chinese folk legend collection In Search of the Supernatural. Photo: Baidu

Colourful qilin decorate the roof of a Chinese temple. Photo: Shutterstock

Mongolia’s child jockeys are key to its nomadic heritage, but are they in danger?

Horse rider Dolgorsuren Batoyun (centre) is pictured as a child. Now grown up, the first woman member of Mongolia’s national polo team looks back fondly on the “cultures and customs” her father (right) taught her. Photo: Dominique Backhouse

Genghis Khan Retreat director D’Artagnan Giercke is pictured as a child. Photo: Dominique Backhouse

Dorjpalam Battumur, known as Palam, is a member of the Mongolian national polo team who started horse racing at the age of four. Photo: Dominique Backhouse

Batoyun is pictured riding a horse as a child. Photo: Dominique Backhouse

Tourists enjoy horseback riding near the iconic Turtle Rock outcrop at the Gorkhi Terelj National Park outside Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Photo: AP

People play polo in Mongolia. Photo: Ghenghis Khan Retreat

Batoyun (right) with her husband and son. In recent years, she has observed changes in laws and regulations that are “better for both jockeys and the horses”. Photo: Dominique Backhouse

How Hong Kong horse riding charity’s equine therapy helps people with disabilities

An instructor for Hong Kong’s Riding for the Disabled Association guides a child on a horse. The non-profit organisation teaches disabled children and some adults to ride a horse to the best of their ability. Photo: RDA

Students ride horses guided by instructors from the Riding for the Disabled Association at the Pokfulam Public Riding School. Photo: RDA

Joelle Scott has been working with the RDA for 30 years. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Scott demonstrates how to ride on a horse model. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Former RDA student Chi Tat (centre) recently returned to work as a volunteer. Photo: RDA

What is horse oil and why is it a popular skin treatment in East Asia?

Horse oil has been used for centuries to treat burned and chapped skin, and later as a beauty product. Photo: Shutterstock

Basashi (horse sushi) in Kumamoto, Japan. Horse oil products are widely available in Japan, where horse meat is eaten. Photo: Sam Evans

Horse oil cream has a lighter, less greasy consistency than creams derived from other animal fats. Photo: Charmzone

Horse oil is a popular traditional product, but a dermatology expert does not recommend its use to her patients because of a lack of research. Photo: Getty Images

New Hong Kong restaurant Yurt brings Kazakhstan’s horsemeat tradition to the city

A variety of dishes at Yurt, including beshbarmak (top left). Photo: Yurt

The beshbarmak – boiled horsemeat served with noodles – at Yurt is made with beef instead of the traditional horsemeat, but it can be upgraded to kazy, seasoned horsemeat sausage. The new restaurant in SoHo, Hong Kong, gives visitors a taste of Central Asia. Photo: Yurt

(From left) Yurt founder Ali Nuraly, head of communications Xeniya Tregubenko and executive chef Marat Zakaryayev. Photo: Yurt

Baursak is a traditional fried dough served with a dip of sour cream and honey. Photo: Lisa Cam

How My Little Pony collectible trading cards took China by storm

My Little Pony trading cards have become hugely popular across China, with fans hoping to find rare cards in packs.

A selection of My Little Pony collectible cards.

People play a game of My Little Pony with the cards. 

A My Little Pony display in Shanghai. Photo: SCMP

What is the horse pose in yoga? Only ‘3 out of 10 students’ can do it, instructor says

A yoga practitioner performs horse pose. Also known as horse face pose or vatayanasana, it is a very advanced posture in yoga that can boost hip mobility and strength. Photo: Shutterstock

Yoga instructor Carrie Pun demonstrates horse pose. Photo: Carrie Pun

How Chinese artist Xu Beihong’s horse paintings have galloped through history

The Three Stallions, by Xu Beihong. The piece is just one example of the many horse paintings that Xu was known for.

Two Galloping Horses (1941), by Xu Beihong. Photo: courtesy of Bonhams

Five Galloping Horses, by Xu Beihong, is seen at Sotheby’s Hong Kong in 2015. 

Slave and Lion (1924), by Xu Beihong, is displayed during a Christie’s auction preview in Hong Kong in 2006.

Two Horses On Hillside, early 1900s, by Xu Beihong. Photo: Getty Images

Standing Horse (1953), by Xu Beihong.

7 successful people born in the Year of the Horse from Jackie Chan to Ang Lee and Lu Han

Jackie Chan, famous for his stunts and martial arts films, was born in 1954, the Year of the Horse. Photo: Golden Harvest

Brigitte Lin was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 60th Golden Horse Awards in Taipei in 2023. Photo: CNA

Jackie Chan carries the Olympic torch through the Archaeological Park in Pompeii, Italy, on December 22, 2025. Photo: AP

Tu Youyou was a joint winner of the 2015 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine for her work on artemisinin in the fight against malaria. Photo: Xinhua

Director Ang Lee poses for photos at the 61st Golden Horse Awards in Taipei in 2024. Photo: Reuters

Leon Lai Ming, one of the “Four Heavenly Kings of Cantopop”, was awarded the Medal of Honour for his charity work. Photo: Instagram/leonlaifansclub

Lu Han, a former member of K-pop group Exo, is a social media star in China. Photo: Weibo

Zheng Qinwen during a women’s singles match during the China Open at the National Tennis Centre in Beijing, China, in September 2025. Photo: AP

The Chinese cowboys challenging American Old West narratives through art and self-discovery

Self-professed Chinese cowboy Bruce Wang Shibo stands with a horse. The Chinese national is one of those rewriting narratives of the American West. Photo: Bruce Wang Shibo

A piece from Kenneth Tam’s Silent Spikes exhibition. Photo: Christian Carroll

Wang did not intend to stay in the US forever, but has settled in Texas. Photo: Bruce Wang Shibo

A Korean horsehair underskirt sparked a fashion frenzy in China during the Ming dynasty

Ming Emperor Xianzong’s Tour of the Lantern Festival is a painting that depicts Emperor Chenghua in 1485 with eunuchs and palace maids portrayed wearing skirts that look like umbrellas spread out. South Korean researcher Koo Do-young proposes that they are wearing mamigun, the Korean originator to the Chinese maweiqun.

Visitors dressed in traditional Korean attire at the Gyeongbokgung Palace, the main royal palace during the Joseon dynasty, in Seoul, South Korea, in 2019. Photo: AP

A Korean woman poses with her daughter in traditional hanbok dress, c. 1910. The mamigun was the Korean originator to the underskirt that both rose to fame and died in infamy during the Ming dynasty. Photo: Pictures From History/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

A section from the painting Beauties in History, attributed to the Ming dynasty artist Qiu Ying. Korean fashion became popular among wealthy Chinese people during Emperor Chenghua’s reign (1465-1487). Photo: Pictures from History/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

A view of Jeju Island in Korea. During the Joseon period, commodities made of horsehair were mainly provided from Jeju Island. Photo: Shutterstock

3 Year of the Horse 2026 events in Hong Kong to welcome the new year with a gallop

The Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show will return to the AsiaWorld-Expo from January 30 to February 1. The 2026 event will feature competitions and entertainment as well as the chance to see impressive equine action. Photo: Hong Kong Jockey Club

The Scarpa CNY Horse Tour 2026 will include multiple routes to cater to runners of all levels. Photo: Facebook/Wildtrek Trail Running Series

Bullseye from Toy Story will make an appearance at Hong Kong Disneyland from January 30 to March 1. Photo: Hong Kong Disneyland

History of Chinese-style ‘frog buttons’, seen on viral ‘Tang-style’ Adidas jacket

A model wears Adidas’ “Tang-style” jacket that combines streetwear cool with Chinese details including “frog buttons”. The jacket has become a viral hit on social media. Photo: Adidas Power of Three

Frog buttons are seen on Adidas’ limited-edition “Tang-style” jacket during Shanghai Fashion Week in October 2025.

An example of the pankou or frog button used as fasteners on clothing. 

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

Year of the Horse 2026 predictions for Horses, from lucky colour to romance and health

Those born in the Year of the Horse can expect a turbulent Year of the Horse, with good wealth prospects mixed with less luck predicted in the areas of health and romance. Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Aquamarine is the lucky element for Horses in the Year of the Horse 2026, according to fortune-teller Tong Pik-ha. Photo: Dickson Lee

The Year of the Horse may be a critical year for Horses with relationships that are prone to changes and potential break-ups. Photo: Shutterstock

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

Year of the Horse 2026 predictions for Sheep, from their lucky colour to romance and health

Those born in the Year of the Sheep will have a change in fortunes in the Year of the Horse, with good luck in their careers, relationships and health. Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Sterling silver is the lucky element for Sheep in the Year of the Horse 2026, according to fortune-teller Tong Pik-ha. Photo: Mr Porter

Sheep in long-term relationships should proactively reinforce their bonds with their partners this year. Photo: Shutterstock

Year of the Horse 2026 predictions for Monkeys, from their love and health to lucky colour

The Year of the Horse 2026 will be a time for those born in the Year of the Monkey to expand networks abroad. But married Monkeys are at risk of feeling alienated from their spouse. Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

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

Year of the Horse 2026 predictions for Roosters, from love and health to their lucky colour

In the Year of the Horse 2026, Roosters will enjoy good luck in terms of career prospects and windfalls, romance and health. But it is crucial to use caution when entering into business agreements and to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

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. 

Year of the Horse second month predictions for all 12 Chinese zodiac signs. Is your luck in?

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}Feng shui master Andrew Kwan breaks down this lunar month’s prospects for all 12 Chinese zodiac signs in health, love, work and finances

Feng shui master Andrew Kwan breaks down this lunar month’s prospects for all 12 Chinese zodiac signs in health, love, work and finances