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Year of the Horse

Updated: June 17, 2025

Fun Facts about the Horse

The horse is the seventh animal in the Chinese zodiac system. In the mythical race, the horse was an excellent runner but not as strong of a swimmer. The snake, which was stowed away on the horse’s hoof, crossed the river ahead of it, finishing in sixth place and the horse finished in seventh place. People born as horses are intelligent, adaptable, and social creatures. They value independence, kindness, and passion in relationships, bringing excitement and warmth to their interactions with the world.

Years include: 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026, and 2038
Characteristics: adaptable, loyal, courageous, ambitious, intelligent, adventurous, strong, animated, active, energetic
Partners well with: Dog and Tiger
Lucky numbers: 2, 3, 7
Unlucky numbers: 1, 5, 6
Lucky colors: yellow and green
Lucky flowers: jasmine, calla lily
Element: fire
Polarity: yang

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Year of the Goat

by Chris Freyer

Updated: June 17, 2025

Fun Facts about the Goat

The goat/sheep is the eighth animal in the Chinese zodiac system. The goat is also known as the ram or sheep because the Chinese word for goat, yáng, translates to caprinae, a taxonomic subfamily that includes both goats and sheep. In the mythical race, the goat, monkey, and rooster worked together to cross a river, with the goat eating a path through the weeds, the monkey steering the raft, and the rooster finding the raft. People born as goats are talented at expressing themselves through art, music, or other creative outlets.

Years include: 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027, 2039
Characteristics: tasteful, crafty, warm, elegant, charming, intuitive, sensitive, calm, gentle, sympathetic
Partners well with: Pig and Rabbit
Lucky numbers: 2, 7
Unlucky numbers: 4, 9
Lucky colors: gold, silver, grayish white
Lucky flowers: carnation, primrose
Element: earth
Polarity: yin

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Year of the Monkey

by Chris Freyer

Updated: June 17, 2025

Fun Facts about the Monkey

The monkey is the ninth animal in the Chinese zodiac system. In the mythical race, the monkey, rooster, and goat worked together to cross a river. The rooster found a raft, the goat cleared a path through the weeds, and the monkey steered the raft. The monkey is often depicted in art as having a strong maternal instinct and guarding Buddhist monks.

Years include: 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028, 2040
Characteristics: quick-witted, charming, lucky, adaptable, bright, versatile, lively, smart, sharp, curious
Partners well with: Dragon and Rat
Lucky numbers: 4, 9
Unlucky numbers: 2, 7
Lucky colors: white, blue, gold
Lucky flowers: chrysanthemum, crape myrtle
Element: metal
Polarity: yang