土Chinese zodiac · Earth element
Earth Horse 1918 · 1978 · 2038 · 2098 · 戊午 (wù wǔ)
Earth Horses are energetic and independent like every Horse, with an added streak of patience and practicality. This combination comes round only once every 60 years.
- Yang Earth
- Animal: Horse
- Element: Earth 土
- Every 60 years
Year of the Earth Horse dates
| Year | Dates | Stem-branch |
|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 11 Feb 1918 – 31 Jan 1919 | 戊午 (wù wǔ) |
| 1978 | 7 Feb 1978 – 27 Jan 1979 | 戊午 (wù wǔ) |
| 2038 | 4 Feb 2038 – 23 Jan 2039 | 戊午 (wù wǔ) |
| 2098 | 1 Feb 2098 – 20 Jan 2099 | 戊午 (wù wǔ) |
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What makes the Earth Horse different
At heart this is still a Horse: energetic, independent and sociable. Earth is the element of stability. It brings patience, realism and common sense, and Earth types are careful planners who value security.
Fire feeds Earth
The Horse’s native Fire generates Earth. These Horses pour their energy outward into what they create, which makes them productive and expressive, though they need to guard against running themselves down.
Earth Horse strengths and challenges
Strengths
- Practical and dependable
- Patient, realistic planner
- Energetic and upbeat
- Independent and self-reliant
Watch out for
- Stubborn and slow to change
- Can be overly cautious
- Impatient
- Restless and easily bored
Earth Horse in love
Earth steadies the sign, favoring commitment, loyalty and a calm home life. Horses fall in love quickly and wholeheartedly.
Earth Horse career and money
Earth favors careful planning, organization and building something that lasts. 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 Earth Horse with the other four types, or read the full Year of the Horse guide.
The Earth years
Each element rules two years in a row, one Yang and one Yin. The Earth Horse year is followed by the Earth Goat. Earth is linked with late summer, the color yellow and the center. Read more about the five elements.
Earth Horse questions, answered
What years are the Year of the Earth Horse?
The Year of the Earth Horse falls in 1918, 1978, 2038 and 2098. It comes round once every 60 years. The exact dates are 11 Feb 1918 – 31 Jan 1919; 7 Feb 1978 – 27 Jan 1979; 4 Feb 2038 – 23 Jan 2039; 1 Feb 2098 – 20 Jan 2099.
What is the Earth Horse personality?
Earth Horses are energetic and independent like every Horse, with an added streak of patience and practicality. It brings patience, realism and common sense, and Earth types are careful planners who value security.
Who is the Earth Horse compatible with?
Like all Horses, the Earth Horse is most compatible with the Tiger, Dog and Goat, and finds the Rat and Ox more challenging.
How is the Earth Horse different from other Horses?
The Horse’s native Fire generates Earth. These Horses pour their energy outward into what they create, which makes them productive and expressive, though they need to guard against running themselves down.
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Enter your date of birth to confirm your Chinese zodiac animal and element, plus your star sign and life path number.
