14 February 2026

YEAR OF THE HORSE (In the Chinese calendar it's 4724) A lively and high-spirited year for all. Life will be hectic and punctuated with adventures. People will find themselves reckless, romantic and carefree. A definite time for advancement. We will find it quite agreeable to keep in step with the delightful Horse. This will be a time when decisions and projects will be incorporated at high speed and with efficiency. Action will be the key word. Everything is on the go and we should take care not to drive ourselves to hard. It will be a rewarding but exhausting year. Exhilarating yet frustrating at times, this year's pace will tax our reserve energies and leave us feeling depleted. It is a good time for letting off steam and doing all the whimsical things you ever dreamed about. Listen to your senses. The wind may be changing constantly, but once you have picked up the scent, follow your intuitions. Planning and procrastinating will be shoved aside. The impulsive influence of the Horse, coupled with his self-confidence, will dictate our actions and emotions. Industry, production and the world's economy will be on an upswing. Tempers, too, may be a bit frayed in areas of diplomacy and politics. But good humour will prevail. Brace yourselves, the volatile Horse will quicken our pulses and bring tension and stress into our everyday lives. The Horse's tempo is fast, his disposition sanguine but erratic. But in spite of everything, we will retain his common sense approach toward money matters. An excellent time to strike out on your own. There will be freedom of movement this year. Be brave, bold and shocking! Theodora Lau The Story of the 12 animals The Chinese Zodiac

Popular Chinese New Year Greetings

1. New Year goodness! 新年好 / 新年好 ( Xīn nián hao ) In Mandarin: sshin-nyen haow In Cantonese: sen-nin haow 2. Happy New Year! 新年快乐 ( Xīn nián kuài lè ) In Mandarin: sshin-nyen kwai le In Cantonese: sen-nin fai lok 3. Happiness and prosperity! 恭喜发财 / 恭喜發財 ( Gōngxi fācái ) In Mandarin: gong-sshee faa-tseye In Cantonese: Kunghei fatchoy gong-hey faa-chwhy 4. A steady rise to high places! — "on the up and up" 步步高升 / 步步高陞 ( Bùbù gāoshēng ) In Mandarin: boo-boo gaoww-shnng In Cantonese: b oh-boh goh-sshin