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Year of the Horse 2026: predictions, facts, myths and feng shui
From auspicious horse-themed phrases and couplets to whether your luck is in, discover all you need to know about the coming Lunar New Year.
Updated: 16 Dec, 2025

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Why the Year of the Horse 2026 could bring chaos but also great progress
With 12 animals and 5 elements, the Year of the Fire Horse comes around every 60 years and tends to bring both good fortune and bad.
08 Dec, 2025

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Famous horse-related works of art as the Year of the Horse 2026 approaches
To celebrate the nearing Year of the Fire Horse, we look at paintings, books and plays that show how the use of horses in art has evolved.
12 Dec, 2025

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5 of the best-known horses in Chinese legend, from the Red Hare to qilin
Horses play a fascinating role in Chinese folklore, ranging from the downright disturbing – one kidnaps a girl – to the gently auspicious.
14 Dec, 2025

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Mongolia’s child jockeys are key to its heritage. But are they in danger?
Light and agile, children have long held the reins in Mongolian horse racing. But the hazards of the sport make it anything but child’s play.
16 Dec, 2025

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