Earth Horse Chinese Zodiac
土马 tǔ mǎ
An Earth Horse was born in a Horse year ending in 8 or 9: 1918, 1978 and 2038. Earth tempers the free Horse. The Earth Horse is described as practical and reliable, a Horse that still loves movement but finishes what it starts.
- Earth
- Horse
- Yang
Earth Horse at a Glance
- Years
- 1918, 1978 and 2038
- Year element
- Earth 土 (years ending in 8 or 9)
- Horse's own element
- Fire
- Yin or Yang
- Yang
- Year names
- 戊午
- Next Earth Horse year
- 2038
The Earth Horse Finishes the Race
Horses start fast and sometimes wander off. Tradition credits the Earth Horse with staying power: it still loves movement, but it plans the route and gets there.
The 1978 Earth Horses, Gen X, turn 48 in 2026, their own sign year. The next Earth Horse year is 2038.
Which Years Are Earth Horse Years?
The most recent Earth Horse year began on Feb 7, 1978 and ended on Jan 27, 1979; the next comes in 2038. Born in January or February? Compare your birthday with the Begins column.
| Year | Begins | Ends | Year name | Sound element | Age in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | Feb 11, 1918 | Jan 31, 1919 | 戊午 | 天上火 | 107 or 108 |
| 1978 Chinese zodiac | Feb 7, 1978 | Jan 27, 1979 | 戊午 | 天上火 | 47 or 48 |
| 2038 | The next cycle, beyond the dates on this site | ||||
The sound element (Na Yin) is a second element that the sexagenary year name carries, and it is shown in Chinese. Find any other year on the Chinese zodiac years chart.
Earth Horse Strengths and Challenges
Strengths of the Earth Horse
- Reliable
- Practical
- Sociable
Challenges of the Earth Horse
- Torn between freedom and security
- Stubborn
- Worries
Earth Horse in Love and at Work
In Love
Loyal and affectionate, and more settled than other Horses.
At Work
Does well in management, sales and anything that combines people and structure.
The Five Kinds of Horse
The Horse's own element is always Fire; the birth year adds the second. For the Earth Horse, Fire feeds Earth, so the Horse gives out energy to the year.
| Type | Years | With the Horse's Fire |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Horse Chinese zodiac | 1954, 2014, 2074 | Wood feeds Fire |
| Fire Horse Chinese zodiac | 1906, 1966, 2026, 2086 | Doubled |
| Earth Horse | 1918, 1978, 2038 | Fire feeds Earth |
| Metal Horse Chinese zodiac | 1930, 1990, 2050 | Fire restrains Metal |
| Water Horse Chinese zodiac | 1942, 2002, 2062 | Water restrains Fire |
Earth Horse Compatibility
Compatibility follows the animal, not the element. Tradition favors the Tiger, Dog and Goat for the Horse, and the Rat is its enemy sign.
2026, the Fire Horse Year: Own Sign Year
Link to the Horse: Own sign year (本命年), Punishment (刑太岁).
2027, the Fire Goat Year: Supported
Link to the Goat: Secret Friend (六合).
Other Earth Signs
All twelve animals have a Earth year. Each is a different mix.
- Earth Rat Chinese zodiac1948, 2008
- Earth Ox Chinese zodiac1949, 2009
- Earth Tiger Chinese zodiac1938, 1998
- Earth Rabbit Chinese zodiac1939, 1999
- Earth Dragon Chinese zodiac1928, 1988
- Earth Snake Chinese zodiac1929, 1989
- Earth Goat Chinese zodiac1919, 1979
- Earth Monkey Chinese zodiac1968, 2028
- Earth Rooster Chinese zodiac1969, 2029
- Earth Dog Chinese zodiac1958, 2018
- Earth Pig Chinese zodiac1959, 2019
Earth Horse Chinese Zodiac FAQ
What is an Earth Horse?
An Earth Horse is someone born in a Horse year that ends in 8 or 9. Earth Horse years include 1918, 1978 and 2038. Tradition describes the Earth Horse as reliable, practical and sociable.
What years are Earth Horse years?
1918, 1978 and 2038. The 1978 year ran from Feb 7, 1978 to Jan 27, 1979.
Is the Horse a Earth sign?
The Horse's own element is Fire, which never changes. Earth is the element of the birth year, so a Earth Horse carries both. The two are different things.
How old is a Earth Horse?
The most recent Earth Horse years are 1918 and 1978. In 2026 someone born in 1978 turns 48.
When is the next Earth Horse year?
2038. Horse years return every 12 years and each element every 60.