Chinese horoscope 2026 for the Rat
The year of the Fire Horse begins on February 17, 2026 with Chinese New Year and ends on February 5, 2027.
Relationship with the animal of the year: Clash
The Rat is quick, clever and resourceful: it spots opportunities before anyone else.
The year at a glance
Your sign clashes with the animal of the year: a year of movement and questioning that may shake your habits but also bring necessary change.
♡ Love
Tension is possible: listen more and avoid ultimatums.
♄ Career
A change of job or direction is likely; stay flexible.
◈ Money
Keep a reserve for the unexpected.
☼ Energy and wellbeing
Stress may rise: sleep and exercise are your allies.
✦ Your best months
April 2026, August 2026, January 2027
☁ Months to watch
June 2026, July 2026
Each Chinese solar month has its own animal: your best months belong to the animals of your trine or your secret friend, the trickiest to your opposite sign.
Birth years
1936 (Fire) · 1948 (Earth) · 1960 (Metal) · 1972 (Water) · 1984 (Wood) · 1996 (Fire) · 2008 (Earth) · 2020 (Metal) · 2032 (Water)
♡ Best matches
Dragon · Monkey · Ox