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February 17 marks Chinese and Lunar New Year. This year is the year of the Fire Horse; sometimes called the Fiery Horse.

"Each Chinese Zodiac year has a corresponding element within the cycle. On February 17, 2026, we will enter the Year of the Fire Horse, which concludes on February 20, 2027—‘fire’ being the element, and ‘horse’ the Zodiac sign.

As for what it means, think energy and dynamism. “Fire brings intensity, urgency, and passion, which can feel motivating but also demanding,” says Ada Ooi, an integrative Chinese medicine clinician and the founder of 001 London. “This combination often creates a faster pace of life and a stronger drive to achieve, making it especially important to stay attuned to the body’s limits and energy reserves.”

The first Fire Horse for 60 years (the length of the Zodiac cycle), it may feel like a restless, dynamic time—with the possibility for conflict. The current Zodiac year (which runs January 29, 2025 to February 16, 2026) is the Year of the Wood Snake, which represents the shedding of old stories and habits, recalibrating what works for you and honoring internal intelligence. With the arrival of the Year of the Fire Horse, that clarity demands an external home with decisive, consistent action."

https://www.vogue.com/article/year-of-the-fire-horse-2026

At Birch Grove in the Lucky Dragon Chinese Restaurant, we have this year's free calendar wall decor and horse gift as well as the full scene in the restaurant from years past which includes many other free props. Everything is buy for 0/free to copy.

Enjoy!