The Year of the Horse
Horse Years and their Elements
Horse is linked to the ancient Chinese element of fire. Fire is a dynamic, exciting sign, which is enhanced by horse's innate Yang tendency. The energy of fire can be expressed both positively and negatively. It brings warmth, light, and protection as well as the ability to burn and destroy. In horses, fire expresses itself erratically, making them both dynamic and temperamental.
Fire - Fire
1906, 1966
Fire horses are exceptional people. To be born during the year of the fire horse is considered either very advantageous or disastrous. In China, many people try to avoid giving birth during fire horse years as they do not want to risk bringing bad luck into the family. Fire multiplies both the good and bad attributes of the horse. These people are extreme and excessive. More adventurous, passionate, unruly, and talented than other horses, they will lead thrilling lives. Fire horses are destined for great success or spectacular failure.
Fire - Earth
1918, 1978
Earth brings stability to the horse. The capability and resourcefulness of this element makes earth horses less flighty. They are more able to se a project through to the end. These horses are more responsible and cautious, yet they are not as much fun as typical horses. Normally, earthy types are very conventional, but horse breathes fresh air into this element and prevents inflexibility. Earth horses will express their nervous energies by paying attention to details and by displaying minor eccentricities.
Fire - Metal
1930, 1990
Metal is quite a good element for horse. It compensates for some of the horse's failings. They can be more resolute and persevering than other horses - but only if they are motivated. Metal horses need a lot of stimulation to stop them getting bored. Metal horses are headstrong and irrepressible. Metal can also restrain horses, smothering thier passionate natures. This is not necessarily a good things as horses need to give vent to their emotions.
Fire - Water
1942, 2002
Water facilitates the horse's dormant creativity and brings these people success in the arts. Elusive water and easily distracted horse combine to produce people with very short attention spans. Water is a communicative element and enhances the horse's already verbose nature. It allows them to be humorous and witty in thier conversation. Although inconsiderate and self-centered, water horses endear themselves to others by being charming. They cultivate daredevil personae that allow others to excuse their shortcomings. Water exploits the horse's nervous energy and these horses keep active and like to live by their wits.
Fire - Wood
1954, 2014
Wood has a calming influence on the horse. Wood horses are more cooperateive and helpful than other horses. They should watch out for others trying to take advantage of them though, as wood diminishes the horse's perceptive abilities, making them too gullible at times. Wood helps to settle the horse's nervous energies. Emotionally, therefore, this horse is not so prone to depression and bad moods and will be mostly happy and good-tempered.
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