水Chinese zodiac · Water element
Water Horse 1942 · 2002 · 2062 · 壬午 (rén wǔ)
Water Horses are energetic and independent like every Horse, with an added streak of intuition and adaptability. This combination comes round only once every 60 years.
- Yang Water
- Animal: Horse
- Element: Water 水
- Every 60 years
Year of the Water Horse dates
| Year | Dates | Stem-branch |
|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 15 Feb 1942 – 4 Feb 1943 | 壬午 (rén wǔ) |
| 2002 | 12 Feb 2002 – 31 Jan 2003 | 壬午 (rén wǔ) |
| 2062 | 9 Feb 2062 – 28 Jan 2063 | 壬午 (rén wǔ) |
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What makes the Water Horse different
At heart this is still a Horse: energetic, independent and sociable. Water is the element of wisdom. It brings intuition, flexibility and a gift for communication, and Water types read people well and go around obstacles rather than through them.
Water tempers Fire
Water controls Fire, the Horse’s native element. The year element reins the sign in, giving Water Horses more self-discipline than others of their sign, along with a touch of inner tension.
Water Horse strengths and challenges
Strengths
- Intuitive and perceptive
- Flexible and diplomatic
- Energetic and upbeat
- Independent and self-reliant
Watch out for
- Indecisive under pressure
- Can be overly sensitive
- Impatient
- Restless and easily bored
Water Horse in love
Water deepens the sign’s emotional side, bringing empathy and a need for real connection. Horses fall in love quickly and wholeheartedly.
Water Horse career and money
Water favors communication, persuasion and roles that need a feel for people. Horses thrive on variety, movement and contact with people.
- Sales and marketing
- Travel and tourism
- Journalism and media
- Sport and performance
The other types of Horse
The same animal behaves differently under each element. Compare the Water Horse with the other four types, or read the full Year of the Horse guide.
The Water years
Each element rules two years in a row, one Yang and one Yin. The Water Horse year is followed by the Water Goat. Water is linked with winter, the color black and blue and the north. Read more about the five elements.
Water Horse questions, answered
What years are the Year of the Water Horse?
The Year of the Water Horse falls in 1942, 2002 and 2062. It comes round once every 60 years. The exact dates are 15 Feb 1942 – 4 Feb 1943; 12 Feb 2002 – 31 Jan 2003; 9 Feb 2062 – 28 Jan 2063.
What is the Water Horse personality?
Water Horses are energetic and independent like every Horse, with an added streak of intuition and adaptability. It brings intuition, flexibility and a gift for communication, and Water types read people well and go around obstacles rather than through them.
Who is the Water Horse compatible with?
Like all Horses, the Water Horse is most compatible with the Tiger, Dog and Goat, and finds the Rat and Ox more challenging.
How is the Water Horse different from other Horses?
Water controls Fire, the Horse’s native element. The year element reins the sign in, giving Water Horses more self-discipline than others of their sign, along with a touch of inner tension.
Check your exact sign
Enter your date of birth to confirm your Chinese zodiac animal and element, plus your star sign and life path number.
