The Horse is the seventh animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. It belongs to the “fire” element among the Chinese five elements. The Horse is very popular and naturally has quick reflexes. Hence people born in the Year of the Horse are very active and loves participating in social activities.
The Horse hour refers to the time from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. This is the moment when the sun is at its highest point in the sky, and the hot sun is just like a fiery-tempered horse.
Years of the Horse
| Feb.15, 1942 ~ Feb.4, 1943 | Feb.3, 1954 ~ Jan.23, 1955 |
| Jan.21, 1966 ~ Feb.8, 1967 | Feb.7, 1978 ~ Jan.27, 1979 |
| Jan.27, 1990 ~ Feb.14, 1991 | Feb.12, 2002 ~ Jan.31, 2003 |
| Jan.31, 2014 ~ Feb.18, 2015 | Feb.17, 2026 ~ Feb.5, 2027 |
Lucky Things
Lucky Numbers : 3, 4, 9
Lucky Flowers : calla lily, jasmine, marigold
Lucky Colors : Green, Red, Purple
Personality of the Horse
Strengths
There are numerous good traits of a Horse – he is warm and generous, considerate and understanding of other’s plights is pro-active and highly motivated. The Horse has a positive attitude when dealing with problems, is good at expressing his views and goals, accepts new experiences, as such it seems that the Horse is always a step ahead than the rest. Hence the Horse is generally likable.
Weaknesses
However, the Horse is often aware of the situation but does not take action, hence the probability of success is low. The problem is that the Horse does not think “it is to be a ride on”, and hence does not believe it will be bullied. The Horse is indeed a Maxima; however, he needs to find a bosom friend – a master to guide him and provide rigorous teaching, or the Horse will feel that success is getting harder to achieve.
The Horse and the Life Path Number
In Numerology, the birth date has significant influences on people’s life. In fact, a life path number can be derived from the sum total of the digits that make up your birth date. Your life path number together with your Chinese Zodiac sign can explore the real you. Here are the traits of the Ox in reacting to different Life Path Numbers.
| Personality | |
|---|---|
| Witty yet doesn’t see things with a broad, overall perspective | |
| Strong sixth sense, ability to excel in arts and metaphysics | |
| Lack of patience and perseverance, prefer avoidance | |
| Possess quick reflexes yet frivolous | |
| Possess extraordinary negotiation skills; considerate | |
| Extremely attractive to the opposite sex, which usually do not end well in most cases | |
| Independent and dislike social life | |
| Lack of stability and impulsive | |
| Prioritize having a materialistic lifestyle, enjoy comparisons |
The Compatibility of the Horse with other Chinese Zodiac Animals
| Perfect Match |
| Sheep : The Horse will be easily attracted by the Sheep’s gentleness, and the Horse will feel blissful when the Sheep depends on him/her. |
| Tiger : The Tiger’s nobility and generosity makes the Horse willingly do things for him/her; in return, the Horse will receive a sincere friendship from the Tiger. |
| Dog : The intelligent Dog is capable to aid in the Horse’s career. It is certain that the Horse would not want to miss having such a good companion. |
| Normal Friend |
| Monkey, Rooster |
| Enemy |
| Rat, Ox, Rabbit, Horse |
| Good Friend |
| Snake |
| Complementary |
| Dragon, Pig |
The Horse Combines with the Western Zodiac Signs
In the laws of the universe, many areas will use the number “12” to divide some static systems. In the West, there are twelve constellations and in the East, there are twelve zodiac signs. Their difference lies in one goes with using a month as the unit of measurement, and the other uses a year for the unit of measurement. When the zodiac is combined with the constellations, it creates a unique character. The following is a character combination of the Horse with the 12 zodiacal constellations.
| Jan 20 - Feb 18 | Competitive, willing to work hard | |
| Feb 19 - Mar 20 | Loves contemplation, often plans for his future | |
| Mar 21 - Apr 19 | Has a violent temper | |
| Apr 20 - May 20 | Thinks for others, least selfish among the horses | |
| May 21 - Jun 20 | Unfocused, no work is ever completed | |
| Jun 21 - Jul 22 | Sensitive, sometimes to the extent of being overly suspicious | |
| Jul 23 - Aug 22 | Individualistic, capable of doing anything just for themselves | |
| Aug 23 - Sep 22 | Able to work, but sometimes unrealistic | |
| Sep 23 - Oct 22 | Likes to flaunt, and likes to be in the limelight | |
| Oct 23 - Nov 21 | Passionate, active, no self-control | |
| Nov 22 - Dec 21 | Contented and completes his own work | |
| Dec 22 - Jan 19 | Responsible, this is rare among the Horses |