Fire Horse Chinese Zodiac
火马 huǒ mǎ
A Fire Horse was born in a Horse year ending in 6 or 7: 1906, 1966, 2026 and 2086. Fire is the Horse's own element, so the Fire Horse is the Horse doubled. In Chinese tradition it is the most spirited sign of all, independent, restless and full of drive.
- Fire
- Horse
- Yang
Fire Horse at a Glance
- Years
- 1906, 1966, 2026 and 2086
- Year element
- Fire 火 (years ending in 6 or 7)
- Horse's own element
- Fire
- Yin or Yang
- Yang
- Year names
- 丙午
- Next Fire Horse year
- 2086
The Fire Horse and Its Reputation
Fire is the Horse’s own element, and in Chinese tradition the Fire Horse is the boldest of all sixty types: independent, fast-moving and hard to hold back. Where the Earth Horse plans the route, the Fire Horse simply goes.
Living Fire Horses were born in 1966, Gen X, and turn 60 in 2026, which is itself a Fire Horse year. Babies born in it are the newest Fire Horses.
Which Years Are Fire Horse Years?
The most recent Fire Horse year began on Feb 17, 2026 and ended on Feb 5, 2027; the next comes in 2086. Born in January or February? Compare your birthday with the Begins column.
| Year | Begins | Ends | Year name | Sound element | Age in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | Jan 25, 1906 | Feb 12, 1907 | 丙午 | 天河水 | 119 or 120 |
| 1966 Chinese zodiac | Jan 21, 1966 | Feb 8, 1967 | 丙午 | 天河水 | 59 or 60 |
| 2026 Chinese zodiac | Feb 17, 2026 | Feb 5, 2027 | 丙午 | 天河水 | - |
| 2086 | 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.
Fire Horse Strengths and Challenges
Strengths of the Fire Horse
- Spirited
- Independent
- Enthusiastic
Challenges of the Fire Horse
- Impulsive
- Headstrong
- Impatient
Fire Horse in Love and at Work
In Love
Passionate and free-spirited, and values independence in a partner.
At Work
Suited to sales, travel, sport and any field with movement and risk.
The Five Kinds of Horse
The Horse's own element is always Fire; the birth year adds the second. For the Fire Horse, the year element is the Horse's own Fire, so it is doubled.
| Type | Years | With the Horse's Fire |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Horse Chinese zodiac | 1954, 2014, 2074 | Wood feeds Fire |
| Fire Horse | 1906, 1966, 2026, 2086 | Doubled |
| Earth Horse Chinese zodiac | 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 |
Fire 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 Fire Signs
All twelve animals have a Fire year. Each is a different mix.
- Fire Rat Chinese zodiac1936, 1996
- Fire Ox Chinese zodiac1937, 1997
- Fire Tiger Chinese zodiac1926, 1986
- Fire Rabbit Chinese zodiac1927, 1987
- Fire Dragon Chinese zodiac1976, 2036
- Fire Snake Chinese zodiac1917, 1977
- Fire Goat Chinese zodiac1967, 2027
- Fire Monkey Chinese zodiac1956, 2016
- Fire Rooster Chinese zodiac1957, 2017
- Fire Dog Chinese zodiac1946, 2006
- Fire Pig Chinese zodiac1947, 2007
Fire Horse Chinese Zodiac FAQ
What is a Fire Horse?
A Fire Horse is someone born in a Horse year that ends in 6 or 7. Fire Horse years include 1906, 1966, 2026 and 2086. Tradition describes the Fire Horse as spirited, independent and enthusiastic.
What years are Fire Horse years?
1906, 1966, 2026 and 2086. The 2026 year ran from Feb 17, 2026 to Feb 5, 2027.
Is the Horse really a Fire sign?
The Horse's own element is Fire, so Fire Horses are the Horse doubled: the sign's nature and the year's element agree.
How old is a Fire Horse?
The most recent Fire Horse years are 1966 and 2026. In 2026 someone born in 2026 turns 0.
When is the next Fire Horse year?
2086. Horse years return every 12 years and each element every 60.