To usher in the year of the Horse 🐎, we asked Feng Shui Master, Master Jo Ching, to share his insights on the Chinese zodiac forecast for 2026. Read on to find out what the year holds for you!
Animal Sign: Rat 子 🐁
Birth Years: 2020, 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960, 1948
Outlook for 2026: A challenging year for the rat zodiac not only because it is in direct conflict with the energy of the year, i.e., the Tai Sui or also known as Year Breaker, but it has also been inundated with a few inauspicious stars that can be quite damaging to the well-being and overall luck of the person. The situation is further exacerbated with the lack of a powerful auspicious star to control it. This will result in one feeling stressful in 2026 in relation to health, family issues, job hunting and even break-up with friends.
If one’s bedroom or house main door is located in the South sector of the house, it will receive a double-whammy of bad feng shui and negative stars influence. Due to the presence of detrimental stars like Big Loss, Disaster Sha, Flying Blade and Hinder Pole, please try to avoid dangerous sport activities like scuba diving, mountain climbing and sky diving. Postpone your travel to earthquake-prone regions.
If you do not wish to suffer from monetary losses, avoid being a guarantor for loan, avoid speculative investment and avoid starting a business with a partner. Do not quit your job until you get an offer. It is advisable for you to be prudent and conservative in your plans. The only saving grace is that the Heaven Wealth star does help to bring in additional bonuses or unexpected compensation in relation to your main job.
Animal Sign: Ox 丑 🐂
Birth Years: 2021, 2009, 1997, 1985, 1973, 1961, 1949
Outlook for 2026: There are good reasons for the ox zodiac to grin from ear to ear since this is going to be a fruitful and productive year for you in terms of career performance as well as romance. The top-notch powerful lucky stars such as the Emperor star, Emperor Seal Nobleman and Dragon Virtue are showering you with lots of blessings. It is time to review your business plans and take a bold step to execute them. Put in effort and you will be handsomely rewarded. People in leadership position will see an increase in their authority and power.
Employees will receive good performance appraisal and increment from the boss. While money, career and even romance luck seem to be rosy, do not over exert yourself too much at work. Likewise, for those who love to participate in marathon or vigorous sports should know your limit. Quickly take a rest if you start to feel unwell. The congregation of the undesirable stars like Sky Danger, Sudden Failure and Sky Killing will usually trigger unexpected underlying health conditions.
As 2026 is known as a fire horse year, the fire energy will be at its peak. And this will usually lead to a rise in diseases relating to the respiratory system, intestine and also cardiovascular health problems. You should also avoid going to countries that are prone to natural calamities.
Animal Sign: Tiger 寅 🐅
Birth Years: 2022, 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974, 1962, 1950
Outlook for 2026:In terms of personal well-being, White Tiger is a malefic star that can cause harm to your body. Thus, do take extra care of your safety if you need to drive or ride on the roads very frequently. Always stay alert and do not drive when you are feeling sleepy. Some people say that the White Tiger protects the ladies and grants them with status and authority.
Nevertheless, it is also a star that creates power struggle and office politics especially when Backstab star is present. As a way to mitigate the negative energy, one can consider going for blood donation, wisdom tooth extraction, acupuncture or any form of necessary minor operations. For those who are still unattached, the arrival of Romance star will definitely increase your odds to meet that special someone. One special tip for you to strengthen your romance luck is to activate your 2026 love corner located in the east of your bedroom. You can either place a vase that contains real colourful flowers or a pair of love birds carved out from rose quartz.
The Academic Hall is here to bless the students who are sitting for their major national examinations this year. It is also an appropriate time for those who are already in the workforce to advance their knowledge and pick up a new skill.
Animal Sign: Rabbit 卯 🐇
Birth Years: 2023, 2011, 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963, 1951
Outlook for 2026:The rabbit zodiac will enjoy immense inter-personal, romance and networking luck in the year of horse. Why? Because it is not often that these 3 stars of Peach Blossom, Bath and Salt Pool will convene at the same time. The outcome is it will elevate your appeals especially towards the opposite sex. Nevertheless, this trio could be deemed as dangerous when you fail to manage your romantic affairs properly.
Undoubtedly, love is in the air but still you have to exercise caution to ensure that you do not fall into love scam. For those who are in a courtship, the presence of Sky Happiness hints that it is time for the couple to contemplate tying the knot. But for those who are married, please be mindful of temptations. Another wonderful news for rabbit zodiac is that it is being surrounded by many beneficial stars like the Fortune star, Fortune Virtue, Taiji Nobleman and Heaven Virtue, which will usually usher in superb good luck in meeting the good mentors, helpful colleagues and supportive bosses who will reward you.
While luck is on your side, do restrain yourself from engaging in gossips or badmouthing others in office or your business rivals. Be careful of what you say online and offline as Curl Tongue can steer you towards disputes and even legal hassles. It is advisable that you pay attention to the health of old folks at home to guard against Funeral Clothes, which are famously linked to injury and poor immunity.
Animal Sign: Dragon 辰 🐉
Birth Years: 2024, 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964, 1952
Outlook for 2026:Going for a proper health check is the key thing to do this year especially for those who are more senior in age. This is due to the presence of Blood Dagger and Sky Dog. The former talks about cuts, injury or surgery while the latter is about having scars in the body or face. If you have been planning for an aesthetic procedure especially visible on the face, it will be better to postpone it to the following year.
If you are not able to wait, then it is advisable you consult your feng shui master to pick a good date and time based on your birth chart for the procedure to be carried out. This will help to lower the risk of a botched job and ensure a smoother process. On the other hand, the dragon zodiac will receive Relief God and Heaven Relief stars which are the White knights that will rescue you when you are in trouble. In addition, the 8-Seat star will combine power to usher in positive career movement and pay rise.
Watch out for this stars combination of Hanging Guest and Floating, which is linked to water accident. It is advisable that you avoid swimming in deep pool, go deep-sea diving or competitive sea sports. Do take extra care of your health and safety if you need to visit places which are affected by epidemic, frequent floods and typhoons. Presence of Lonesome star can occasionally disturb your mood and peace of mind. Seeking solace in your religion or confide in your love ones does help.
Animal Sign: Snake 巳 🐍
Birth Years: 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941
Outlook for 2026:Take up whatever new job challenges that come to you and eventually you will succeed. If you are expanding or intending to start your own business, 2026 is a year that you can consider investing more money in your company branding and marketing plans as it will give you an exponential increase in your fame and revenues due to the presence of Year Wealth.
While money luck is on your side, Death God usually triggers unexpected underlying health conditions. Do not overstretch yourself. Remember to always give yourself enough rest. Furthermore, Illness star is also flying into your zodiac sign this year. You will be even more intensely affected by both sickness stars if you happen to sleep or work in the northwest sector of the house.
Therefore, do not take things lightly or for granted whenever you feel unwell. An often-overlooked small ailment can develop into a bigger problem. Always consult your physician when you fall sick. Do not self-medicate. It would be wise for you to go for an annual body check-up.
Animal Sign: Horse 午 🐎
Birth Years: 2014, 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966, 1954, 1942
Outlook for 2026:The Tai Sui, which affects the Horse zodiac in 2026, create challenges as well as emotional upheavals in most aspects of your life. Of course, you can always go to the temple to pray and seek blessings from the deities. The major concern however, is the congregation of injurious stars like Sword Edge, Goat Blade and Lying Corpse which can potentially subject one to be cut by sharp object or met with an injury during the course of work.
For ladies who are pregnant, this could imply going through a c-section birth due to an emergency situation. For those who work in high-risk environment such as ship building yard, construction site and even in the kitchen, do stay vigilant when you are carrying out your daily tasks. On the positive note, General star will improve your chance of having a promotion especially if you are working for the uniformed groups. Golden Chest is basically a wealth star that will aid you to grow your personal income, business revenues and even returns from your own asset investment.
To further enhance your career and money luck, you can spend more time working in the Southeast sector or install a bed or table there for your own use. Putting a salt lamp there or money plant can also help to energise the good qi.
Animal Sign: Goat 未 🐐
Birth Years: 2015, 2003, 1991, 1979, 1967, 1955, 1943
Outlook for 2026:This is a year filled with vibrant energies, especially for the men, who will meet a lot of helpful people and enjoy a rise in status, authority and power because the Sun has arrived at the doorstep. The Sun brings along very noble and charismatic energy and together with Golden Cart, which is loaded with money luck, they will usher in high status VIPs, high ranking officials and high net-worth investors to your circle of network.
Coupled with Saddle star, you will witness a positive Return-on-investment but due diligence has to be exercised before you invest in any business. People in senior corporate positions, politics and even showbiz will enjoy new opportunities. Fame will increase for vloggers, influencers, YouTubers as well as those who are in edutainment sectors. Sky Emptiness and Bad Qi stars will cause those who have been posted to overseas to work to be easily distracted or go into a prolonged period of melancholy.
Passing Cloud attracts petty people who may harbor the thoughts of taking revenge against whatever you have unknowingly done to them. Luckily, Heaven Doctor is one superb benevolent star that will come to pull you out of any predicament or introduce you to good mentors and highly supportive people.
Animal Sign: Monkey 申 🐒
Birth Years: 2016, 2004, 1992, 1980, 1968, 1956, 1944
Outlook for 2026:Travel luck is seen in 2026 due to the presence of Sky Horse. During ancient times, this star denotes good money and business opportunities especially when you travel a lot. The Academic Star suggests that it is now an appropriate time for you who are already in the workforce to advance your knowledge and pick up a new skill. You will also be experiencing new learning curve at work with good guidance from seniors and mentors.
For students who wish to go for overseas internship or to further your study in an overseas university, this is the best year to do so. At work, careful delineation of roles and responsibilities should be properly discussed and documented for the Dividing Edge, which is known as the star that attracts disputes, is present. The same applies for any form of business partnership. At the online platform, do be mindful of what you write or post on social media.
On the other hand, the presence of Funeral Door poses the risk of draining your immunity and energy level – physically and emotionally. Do avoid attending funeral wakes or visitations to hospital or even cemetery when you are not in good spirits or feeling lethargic.
Animal Sign: Rooster 酉 🐓
Birth Years: 2017, 2005, 1993, 1981, 1969, 1957, 1945
Outlook for 2026:It will be a blessed year especially for the ladies in terms of their pursuit in study, career and business as the Moon is shining at them. The motherly-natured and virtuous star generally takes great care of the women or businesses relating to women, the masses and hospitality. Therefore, the year of the fire horse is a time when you can unleash your woman power to pursue your goals. There will certainly be many helping hands that come to lend you the strength since the Grade A stars like Heavenly Nobleman and Taiji Nobleman are here to stay. Such stars will benefit the men as well.
Having said that, do be cautious about the presence of the 2 scandalous stars, namely, the Hook and Lasso, which are notorious for creating havoc and cause one to be entangled in messy love affairs involving 3rd party. So, if you are married, please stay clear of unnecessary romance. It is not a good year to file for a divorce or legal proceeding. There will be back-and-forth arguments, unexpected setbacks and delays.
On top of that, the presence of Decline God and 6 Misfortune can lead to unnecessary stress and disappointments if you do not make calculated moves and proper planning. Do not take things lightly or for granted whenever you feel unwell. An often-overlooked small ailment can develop into a bigger problem. Always visit a doctor when you fall sick.
Animal Sign: Dog 戌 🐕
Birth Years: 2018, 2006, 1994, 1982, 1970, 1958, 1946
Outlook for 2026:For those who are in the education and research sectors, advertising, fine art and creative industries, the benefic Talent star will bring a lot of inspirations to your job. School students will also receive the good luck to do well in their studies and examinations because of 3 Stage since it gives rise to good academic achievement and support from good teachers.
For those who are representing the school in sports, games or any form of competitions will also enjoy being the upper hand and eventually receive rewards for their outstanding performance.
On the flip side, due to the perilous 5 Ghost and Officer Talisman stars, please conduct yourself well in the public, observe the rules and do not attempt to challenge the laws, evade fines and taxes or else you will be easily caught and get penalized. It is advisable that you continue to remain honest and humble, avoid taking shortcuts to achieve fast bucks and always be transparent in your handling of any form of documentations. The fortunate thing is that the Earth Relief star will bring you white knight should you be confronted with challenges.
Animal Sign: Pig 亥 🐖
Birth Years: 2019, 2007, 1995, 1983, 1971, 1959, 1947
Outlook for 2026:Because of the presence of Death Talisman, it is advisable that one should stay away from funeral wakes or avoid seeing dead people if possible as it can have a negative impact on your luck and energy level throughout the year. If you have to attend a funeral, please bathe and cleanse yourself with sea salt after you reach home.
This star can also attract arguments in office and minor accidents at workplace or at home. Presence of the ruinous Robbery sha and Small Loss stars will cause you to be scammed, misplace your wallet, keys and even mobile phone easily. So, guard your precious belongings properly in crowded places and double check before you alight from the taxis or buses. Being vigilant and exercise extra care is the best solution to mitigate the ill impact brought by the stars. Chances of getting fines like parking and speeding tickets are also high. Hence, do not try to cheat the authority or exceed the speed limit on road.
On the positive side, there are wonderful benevolent Month Virtue plus Heavenly Nobleman stars that will come in to tide you through the difficulties in 2026. They can appear in the form of your parents, teachers, friends or siblings born in the year of rabbit and goat. Coupled with Jade Hall star, 2026 is going to bring you a rise in status and fame.
This article is contributed by Master Jo Ching.
Master Jo Ching (莊裕善老师) is the founder of DestinyAsia Global Consultancy and Master Trainer of Destiny Academy. Besides providing professional advice to clients on their home and office feng shui, destiny analysis and auspicious Chinese Name selection, he also conducts professional feng shui courses and corporate talks. He is frequently quoted by media like Lian He Wan Bao, Asiaone, The New Paper, RazorTV, Yahoo and etc. You are welcome to visit his company website or contact him at joching@destinyasia.com.sg.
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