On February 17, 2026, the celebration of the Chinese New Year began, ushering in the Year of the Horse.
In the Chinese calendar, each animal is paired with one of the five elements, and this year it is the Horse combined with Fire — the Fire Horse.
The Fire Horse is associated with strong energy and drive, independence and courage, rapid change, optimism, and faith in the future.
Perfekta egenskaper när vi jobbar på att acceptera vår egen dödlighet och lever livet fullt ut,
trots vetskapen om att döden alltid följer oss i spåren, ibland i full galopp.
In this post, you’ll read about horses from religion and folklore that trot alongside both gods and humans through myth, life, and death.
