Year of the Horse
The Year of the Horse is the seventh year in the cycle of "Earthly Branches." Traditionally, it is called "Ma Wu." Those born in the Year of the Horse are most compatible with the Dog, Tiger, and Goat.
Fast Facts
- Last Horse year: 2002 Water Horse
- Next Horse year: 2014 Wood Horse
- Characteristically independent, confident, quick-witted, intuitive and determined
- Also considered enthusiastic and talented
- Negative traits can include anxiousness, fickleness and selfishness
- Roughly equivalent to Gemini
- Birth years: 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002
- Ruling hours: 11am - 1pm
- Direction is south
- Season is summer
More About the Horse
Considered active and social, the Horse is smart and adapts well. People under this birth year tend to have a pleasant personality and can be charming. A political career for the Horse is well-suited. In terms of relationships, the Horse is known to lose perspective when in love. They enjoy risky romance and with their strong independence, may marry more than once.1
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