16/02/2026
You may have felt the shift building… a sense that something within you is ready to move forward, expand, and be expressed in a new way.
Today marks the beginning of the Year of the Fire Horse in Chinese astrology. After a cycle of shedding, releasing, and internal transformation, this energy arrives to bring momentum, courage, and forward movement. It invites you to step into the version of yourself that has been quietly developing beneath the surface.
Horse energy symbolises freedom, instinct, independence, and progress. When combined with the Fire element, it amplifies passion, emotional expression, confidence, and accelerated growth. This year supports taking action on what inspires you, trusting your inner direction, and allowing yourself to be seen more fully.
Fire Horse energy can feel energising and activating. It may awaken motivation, excitement, and clarity around where you are ready to grow. It can also highlight the importance of balance, reminding you that sustainable momentum comes from listening to your body, honouring rest, and moving with intention rather than urgency.
Chinese Lunar New Year is traditionally honoured as a time to welcome prosperity, clarity, and fresh beginnings. It offers a moment to pause, set intention, and consciously step into the energy of the year ahead.
As this new cycle begins, you may like to reflect on where you feel ready to move forward with courage, what feels energising and meaningful, and where you are being invited to trust yourself more deeply.
Save this post as a guide to return to throughout the year and share it with someone who is stepping into a new chapter alongside you.
