In addition to cycling through 12 animals each year, the Chinese zodiac also rotates between the five traditional Chinese elements—earth, wood, fire, metal and water.

What does the fire horse mean in Chinese astrology? A feng shui expert explains the meaning for the collective and what to know.

If you enjoy hotels that don’t just decorate for Lunar New Year but actually live it - food, rituals, craft, local atmosphere - then you’ll probably love what Mandarin Oriental is doing for 2026.

Lunar New Year begins February 17—here's what it celebrates, why dates shift, and what the Year of the Fire Horse means.

Based on the Chinese zodiac, the Lunar New year goes by a 12-year cycle. Each year is represented by a different animal. In order, the animals are: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig.

Lunar New Year 2026 marks the start of the Year of the Fire Horse, a rare zodiac pairing that runs from Feb. 17, 2026, through Feb. 6, 2027.(AP Photo)

Today is Lunar New Year, and we've got Hollywood's hottest riders to kick off The Year of the Fire Horse 🔥! Unlike the usual Horse, which occurs every 12 years, the Fire Horse is all about high energy, independence, boldness, sometimes rebellion ... it comes around once every 60 years!

Year of the Fire Horse: Across all signs, the fire horse Chinese zodiac year is associated with speed, bold action, and visible transformation. Astrologers emphasise that while momentum will be high,