The Year of the Horse & a Second Shot at New Year

On 17^th February 2026, the Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year, begins and with it the welcoming of the Year of the Horse in the Chinese zodiac. A fresh page. A quiet reset. Another chance to begin again.

Moving Forward, Gently

Felt like your New Year’s Resolutions haven’t come to fruition? Well, we’ve got some good news for you, here’s to take two of the New Year!

The 17^th of February marks the Chinese New Year this year; the Year of the Horse. This year promises action over hesitation and momentum over stagnation. The Horse is associated with independence, confidence, and an instinct to move forward.

But not in a frantic, tear-up-the-rulebook way. More of a steady canter than a gallop.

This year encourages trust in: timing, direction, and in oneself.

It feels fitting, somehow, that this fresh lunar chapter lands right in the middle of February; a month already poised between two very different star signs.

February in the Western Zodiac

Aquarius (1^st – 18^th February)

Aquarius energy is forward-thinking, independent and just a little bit rebellious. It’s the sign that dares to do things differently, perfect company for a Horse year built on momentum and self-belief, some might say. If January felt stuck, Aquarius season gently nudges you: try another way.

Pisces (19^th – 28^th February)

Then comes Pisces. Softer, intuitive, reflective. If Aquarius is the idea, Pisces is the feeling behind it. This is the energy that reminds us progress doesn’t have to be loud to be real. Sometimes moving forward is simply trusting the tide.

East Meets West and Resolution Meets Reset

There’s something comforting about it all lining up:
The Horse urging movement.
Aquarius sparking ideas.
Pisces encouraging trust.

February doesn’t shout about change. It just quietly offers it.

So, if January didn’t quite sparkle the way you hoped, consider this your lantern-lit reminder: you’re allowed another beginning.

And this one? It moves forward, gently.