From the SoJournal Diary & Personal Guide 2026 – reproduced with permission from Custom Creations

2026 New Moon in Aquarius begins Fire Horse Year

The new Moon eclipse on Feb 17, 2026 begins the year of the Horse. Lunar New Year is a spring festival that begins on the second new Moon after Solstice, when the Sun and new Moon are conjunct in Aquarius.

Horse year is a time of bravery, adventure, and romance. Action is rewarded, risk can be taken, and you can cover much ground. On a global scale, expect some countries to become stronger while others experience economic chaos and collapse. Horse is a warrior, and under Horse’s strong influence, there will not be much compromise.

People born in Horse years (2026, 2014, 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966, 1954, 1942, 1930, 1918, 1906) have an independent spirit. They are frank, dislike hidden agendas, and will tell you what’s on their mind. When constrained by rules, proud Horse rebels, refusing to be corralled or tamed. Horse is a highly intuitive animal, and those born in the Horse year tend to follow their hunches. Keen judgment and natural intuition often help Horse make the right decisions throughout life. They usually don’t need to struggle in order to succeed and obtain the fine things life has to offer.

Charismatic Horse has lively energy, loves parties, and finds crowds exciting. Horses are bright, cheerful, and fun loving. Their sunny disposition, childlike enthusiasm, and natural charm attract many friends. Since Horse loves the herd, this is a year to be social.
Powerful horse has magical qualities, including the ability to fly. So this can be a very magical and creative year.

The Element Fire

2026 is the year of the Fire Horse, giving Horse a double dose of Fire because Horse’s earthly branch is Fire. Just don’t allow double Fire energy to become overwhelming, resulting in fighting or competition, especially in summer.

The Fire element brings love and joy, making this the year to discover and develop what brings you joy. Fire Horse year is excellent for travel and to share your light with others.

Fire is a Yang element ruled by Mars, so in a Fire year you can become stronger more resilient and can overcome illness. This Fire Horse year is an ideal time to develop your strength, and recover if your health is weak. In Chinese Medicine, the element Fire rules the heart, pericardium, small intestines, and triple burner. This is a year to focus on heart health and balance your blood pressure.

– Susan Levitt
www.susanlevitt.com