In the Chinese lunar calendar 2026 is the year of the fire horse which signifies a year of breaking free, powerful action, passion, ambition, independence, freedom and risk-taking. The fire horse is a dynamic combination that hasn’t occurred since 1966. In Chinese astrology each year corresponds to one of twelve animals and one of five elements including fire, water, earth, wood and metal. The year of the fire horse officially begins on February 17th in the Chinese lunar calendar. Up until then we will be continuing to shed the energies of the wood snake from the previous lunar calendar year.
In Chinese astrology the horse symbolizes independence, freedom, vitality and action. Combined with the element of fire, this brings an energy of speed, passion and boldness to a horse year. The horse doesn’t like to feel restricted by the limitations of other and needs to break out on its own and express itself authentically. So this will be a year of breaking free, taking charge, reinvention and connecting to your inner sovereignty.
Numerology of 2026
In numerology 2026 is a one year which begins a brand new nine year cycle and also closes out a nine year cycle with 2025. A one year signifies a time of new beginnings, leadership, rebirth, new potentials, action and independence. This powerful combination of a one year with a fire horse year signifies a rare and pivotal time to completely reinvent yourself and break free of anything that has been holding you back or keeping you stuck. It’s giving you the opportunity to start a brand-new chapter in your life, rewrite your story and rebuild your life from a place of authenticity and self-acceptance.
This can be a year where a new version of you awakens and this will open up new paths, opportunities and directions. This will allow you to rebuild a life that aligns more to who you really are or who you are now. In numerology the number one relates to leadership, self-sufficiency, autonomy and self-awareness. So in 2026 you may feel called to really take charge of your life, pursue what inspires you, embrace your independence, get out of your comfort zone and forge a totally new path and direction.
Astrology of 2026
On January 26th Neptune enters Aries after having been in Pisces since 2011. This transit can really ignite the spark within and inspire you to really go after your dreams with passion. Neptune in Aries can create the desire for more freedom, independence, autonomy, self-reliance and liberation from things that keep you stuck. This can be great for getting out of your comfort zone, taking risks, exploration and charting new territory. Although it can also create illusions, an overly idealistic perspective and impulsiveness. So remembering to take everything into consideration before jumping in with both feet can help you to remain balanced.
On February 13th Saturn also enters Aries after having been in Pisces since 2023. This transit creates the need to be realistic with your pursuits and goals, as Saturn will call for you to do things the right way. Saturn will bring restrictions, limitations, structure and a need for responsibility when it comes to pursuing your independence, freedom and asserting yourself. Saturn will help you to mature when it comes to things like self-reliance, authenticity, self-mastery and building something real that’s sustainable. So while there will be some illusions and confusing energy with Neptune, this will be balanced out with the structured, disciplined and realistic energy of Saturn.
Lessons of 2026
This year brings a strong drive to create change in radical, new ways which will call for you to take risks, assert yourself and believe in your power. There’s a strong focus on the element of fire this year which can make things move a lot faster. So remembering to stay grounded, get all the details upfront and look before you leap will be crucial so that you make sure you’re leaping into something realistic.
If you’d like to learn about how 2026 will play out for you, book a 2026 astrology reading with me.
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