Year of the Horse: The meaning of the Lunar New Year symbol for 2026 - In the Chinese zodiac, a different animal is honoured every year

Today, Tuesday, Feb. 17, marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year, sometimes called Chinese New Year. This is the year of the horse and follows the year of the snake. Here's what you should know. The Lunar New Year begins Feb. 17, 2026. The Lunar New Year starting Tuesday, Feb. 17, will end Feb. 5, 2027, according to chinesenewyear.net.

As the Year of the Horse galloped in, revelers ushered in the most prominent festival on the Chinese Lunar calendar with some quirks – from Kung Fu robots to Harry Potter’s teenage nemesis – and some reflection.

This week is packed with holidays and celebrations. From Mardi Gras and the Lunar New Year on the day of the solar eclipse, to Lent and Ramadan.

The energy of the Fire Horse will be felt collectively. However, how we experience the energy of the pyro pony depends on our Chinese zodiac sign.

As we step into the Lunar New Year on and transition from the Year of the Snake to the Year of the Horse, here are five tips to help you thrive.

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