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Born in 2026: the Fire Horse (丙午) in Korean Saju
2026 is a Fire Horse year — 丙午 in the 60-year cycle.
Horses are free, energetic and social. They love movement, travel and being where the action is.
Fire years shape people who shine — passionate, expressive and quick to act.
In Korean Saju the year starts at Ipchun (입춘), not on January 1. In 2026 Ipchun fell on February 4, 2026, 04:55 (Korea time, 19:55 UTC). Born before that? Your animal is the the Snake.
- Sound element (納音)
- Water of the Heavenly River — rain from the sky — generous and inspiring
In 2026 people born in 2026 turn 0.
Horse in 2026
It is your own animal's year. In Korea this is a year to stay humble and steady — big energy, but also more mood swings. Good for renewing yourself.
Horse in 2027
Your animal and this year's animal are a secret-friend pair. Help comes quietly — a contact, a partner, an easy deal. Good for relationships.