Get ready to saddle up because 2026 gallops in as the Year of the Red Horse, bringing a fiery, fast-paced energy that will shake up the fortunes of all 12 Chinese astrology animals. Whether you’re a our Rat looking to act quickly to make favourable conditions or a Pig ready to relax and unwind, the Red Horse year promises a wild ride full of surprises, challenges, and opportunities. Let’s dive into how each animal fares in this spirited year and what has the potential to unfold. Tally Ho!

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Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig

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Rat

Horse's Snippet: Sprint ahead, but don’t get too carried away by the Red Horse’s speed. Your natural cleverness and adaptability will help you navigate the fast pace, but patience (push pause button,, sleep on it) is your secret weapon. The Horse’s fiery energy might rush decisions, especially in career and relationships. Slow down and think twice before making big moves.

Career: Expect sudden opportunities but avoid impulsive choices. Networking will pay off if you stay grounded.

Love: Sparks fly, but don’t let passion cloud your judgment. Communication is key. Drama may weigh you down, let it go.

Money: Watch your spending; impulsive buys could bite you later.

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Well Ratty, time to turn off the telly, it is just bringing you down, all the crash, smash and boom. It is tough to not feel in the spin of life's wheel, this year Red Horse sidelines the needs of the Rat, just a little, off to the side. Try not to get involved in dramas created by others, it just makes Rat itch and the nest feel less secure. So let it go. Red Horse is clomping around in your freshly stored stash of comfortable straw, feathers and interesting collected things; making Rat dash around to avoid Horse's flaming hooves, intent on stirring you out of your nest. Take heart Rat, there is a way to bring a little peace back to your sleek fur.

Red Horse has gifted Rat the year for ‘pause’, not easy, but if you can find a way to step off the rat race just for this 12 months. Pause, if you can, any major financial decisions, any legal machinations. Only take the step if it something that moves your heart, something that enhances your career, improves your health and moves toward freedom, whatever that means to you. If not, just wait on the side line as the herd thunders past. Practice stillness as an active part of your day. Tough call but you know what I mean.

This is the year dear Rat, with practice may elevate your plans to achieve the unthinkable, just by being a little slower, more considered, with tempered actions. Not inaction, just active stillness and let your heart fly. Like meditating on the roof of a fast moving train, give it a go. Your best relationship to form this year is with the quieter parts of yourself. The less hurried, trust you have done enough to this point, the easiest travel is the travel within.

Listen to your body, find an activity that allows the fur to stretch, the fluids to flow and discover therapies that you once had no time for, that strengthen your immunity, release toxins and improve your circulation and heart health. Build the inner cauldron, the inner fires of transformation. Horse will lend the spark to activate the inner light. This is a world not really to Rat’s taste but be surprised by the ease you can achieve the return to origin, the harmonious balance of energy, of the inner pathways. Rat may find a deep an unexpected love for something they forgot, a new passion that gives purpose that was under just under the surface, that thing that itched unseen in the background. Om Namaste Ratty.

Ox

Horse Snippet: This year challenges Ox's steady nature. You might feel like you’re being pulled in a hundred directions, but your strength lies in persistence, communication and likeminded relations.. This year asks you to loosen up a bit and embrace change. The Horse’s energy can help you break free from routine, and honour your solid work ethic.

Career: New projects may require flexibility. Collaborate more to get ahead. Be cool.

Love: Stability is your comfort zone. Find Connection with your partner in heartfelt conversation and companionship.

Money: Steady income with chances for growth mainly in the later half.

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Ox is gently moving with its inexorable force of continuous motion on the Star Road across the celestial realms. Ox takes their role seriously, much gain for much energy. Red Horse in fine frippery elegantly minces along the road carved under the sweat of the Oxen brow, seems to make it look easy, make light of Ox’s labours and offering unneeded suggestions t about work smarter not harder and the like. Something about this finely dressed celestial animal in colourful, glittering livery sets Ox’s teeth on edge. All speed and aerodynamic, horsepower and torquey torque. Careful Ox, this is not the animal to lose your cool , in fact Red Horse is relying on your outburst reaction, it just amuses Red Horse to see you buck and snort while it skitters out of range. The fine mercurial intelligence of the Red Horse is not the field upon which Ox needs to meet Horse. It is possible for Ox to read the room differently.

Red Horse offers our great Ox the gift discover the heart of relationship; communication, taking time to listen, laugh and find a connection with close but especially those you have to deal with day to day. As the year unfolds Red Horse will throw curveballs with health, finances and stuff you thought you had sorted out. Ox may find themselves dipping into reserves of all and for others. Your generous heart will be called on. Affairs of the heart often relate to the finances and your health is in direct relationship to your wealth.

Listen to those you may not have had time to listen to due to Ox’s natural work ethic. Take time to really listen, chew the fat a bit. What may have seemed to be an obstacle may not be as obstacley. Enjoy a moment to savour time as Ox may never have done without doing other than you are doing. Listen and laugh without having to do. This is the true challenge this year. Take an hour and be present for that person for that hour. Listen to your heart, your small voices in your body, your energy, your deep fires of ambition. Put aside all to listen and find the energy of space, a little crack in the years conditioned resolve. Ox when they feel free to be, can be the best listeners, the best conversationalist, just let others in and enjoy conversation. The to and fro of exchange. Value your time in conversation of the heart, your dreams, inspired by the dreams of others.

Be surprised what the Red Horse brings to Ox when you touch the light in others, Ox is not alone, you can allow others to work along side. Ox may fin that others may be different but not so far apart in values and vision. Ox can change your mind about others, Ox can gain allies. This is the position of strength to end the year. be surprised that Ox's more centered position attracts benefactors. Plowing the field is quicker with others, lighter with laughter. Anger frustration and just doing as Ox has always done will get you only so far. Use your good judgement and kindness as a superpower and Ox will gain more horsepower. Be sure to find Ox’s place in the Stars.

Tiger

Horse Snippet: This year is Tiger's playground. Your boldness matches the Horse’s fiery spirit, a year of adventure and breakthroughs. You’ll feel unstoppable, but watch out for overconfidence. Channel your energy wisely to avoid burnout.

Career: Take on leadership roles and innovative projects.

Love: Exciting romantic encounters are likely. Be open but honest.

Money: Good year for investments, but avoid gambling.

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Tiger steps out onto the castle parapet to survey the realm, the warm glow of return after a time of restoration. Tiger squints through the mist of the rising heat as the sun burns off the cool of morning, dust rising on the road to your door, Red Horse's cavalcade is at the gate. Banners flying, colour streaming, energy bubbling, firecrackers igniting, torches burning, light so bright almost brighter than the midday sun. Red Horse is calling you with temptations that make your fur twitch with excitement after your year of retreat. In the twinkle of sunlight onto the landscape is the twinkle of opportunities, things that Tiger may have slowed or put on the back burner last year, or new opportunity that offer juicy excitement and financial gain, something to get your teeth into.

Spontanatity comes to the one who 'hates' surprises, well you love a party but not the surprise. Horse opens the wonders of the opportunity wheel of fortune and Tiger must turn the wheel. Will Tiger go to war, make love, change its mind, lead others to peace, make time for family, generously lavish on those they love, compete on a new stage, honour deserving actions? When there are so many decisions, trust the leap of the heart, when the heart, gut and head align, this could be the best leap to take. Breathe your heart and trust. Prepare and leap in the direction your heart resonates with. If it is learning a new skill, celebrating a new chapter, growing your nest egg, laughing at life with a journey ticked on your bucket list location. It is OK.

When Tiger leaps, always land in the best condition when Tiger leaps upward. Trust your foundation you have jealously guarded all these years to be your strength, and spring from this indefinable force. Choose where you wish to leap and leap. In ancient times Tiger’s bones were highly prized for the strengthening quality to the inner structure. Tiger must always maintain its ligaments, maintain flexibility and allow action to be as decisive as a sword piercing the chaos. This year, Tiger is such a force that others may try to rope their wagon to the opportunities around Tiger. Set up stages for Tiger to perform on for a time, firesides to distract, sparkles to chase. Be sure to listen to true advisers, not connected to fraudulent practices, political bandwagons, shonky deals. To your heart be true, leap upwards.

Rabbit

Horse Snippet: The year might feel like a rollercoaster. Rabbit's gentle nature contrasts with the Horse’s wild energy, which can cause some inner tension. Focus on self-care and avoid conflicts. Let go judgement, your charm will help smooth over any bumps.

Career: Stay calm during workplace changes. Your diplomacy is your asset.

Love: Patience will help you navigate relationship ups and downs.

Money: Avoid risky ventures; stick to what you know.

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Rabbit is gently grooming after the treatment the previous tenant has left the mind, body and spirit, not to mention the ashram, tad unsettling but nothing to destroying. Quietly realigning the fur, stretching the tendons, restoring order in the sanctuary of the heart. In a flash the sacred fire burns brighter, higher and hotter. Red Horse is thundering outside, encircling the ashram in stardust and celestial smoke. Rabbit feels the rise of the inner passions, ignition to the center of the being, the circulation of chi. Some may call this “a rush of blood to the head”. Time to act Rabbit, trust your finely honed wisdom, gathered and cataloged from the previous years.

Quicker than quick, lickety split, Rabbit feels confident to let things happen at a faster pace. Especially after March things might ignite a bit too fast, Rabbit will re assess after March has thundered past. With the rise of the yang energy, and Rabbit’s natural inclination to seek the path of ease, it could be easy to be tempted into things of hedonism. Gamble a bit with the goodwill you naturally attract. Rather than pursuing affairs of the heart, take a step towards purifying the heart.

If Rabbit's actions are something you can’t be open and truthful to those you love then don’t do them, that may not be the direction you can uphold in the future. The energy around ‘truth in actions’ will help guide Rabbit’s decisions. If it is something that makes your heart sing and elevates you in relation to the relationships close to you then this may be the best path to follow, the better opportunity to pursue. Use your heart centered relationships to be the barometer for your actions, if the quick energy around you leaves Rabbit undecided.

It is time to step out of the magic mirror, time to let go of judgements toward those in relationship to you, those in the workplace, the home and the community. Find the place in you and be the being you see in reflection of your heart. Time to transform bitterness that may have accumulated from past times when things may not have seemed as sweet. Place these things in the fires of purification, allow the higher will to lift the energies beyond you, let go like an old robe falling from your heart and shoulders. Find time to laugh more, act with true heart. Rabbit is feeling a little looser, speed finds a home in this quietly unassuming being moving through the dimensional fires of transformation. Go Bunny.

Dragon

Horse Snippet: This is the year for caution in most things, possible location shift, all things that hit the heart of things. Though the pace is your style, take the inner air and find the best and evolve into the leader that inspires the heart and mind. Be sure to attend the small things, cut loose the users and abusers of the energy of Spirit, that tie you to dishonesty and fraud.

Career: Stay true to the vision, only move to opportunities that align with the truth of the vision..

Love: Passion is something that is natural, no need to look for it. Trust all is well.

Money: Financial gains expected toward the end of the year, but keep an eye on expenses.

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Dragon is fascinated by Snake's ability to shed its skin as Snake exited last year. So much so Dragon thought it would give it a go. You know, can’t be too hard, Snake’s a reptile, Dragon could be a cousin?! You know how Dragon is, once they touch it, they have to try it on for size. Feels real, you see, part of ‘touching humanity’ to a being made up of cosmic light and gas. Finding the humanity, embodying the creative force is the goal this leader is secretly motivated within at all times. Soar, acquire, achieve and beguile lesser beings. To achieve this Dragon gave shedding skin ago. Evolution is a go.

The last twelve months brought relationships to the fore, after all that icky cloying heartfelt human stuff. Home, work, play relationships. Dragon feels ready to chuck it off to breathe once more the rarified air of the heavens. The push/pull of the Red Horse activating the evolution of the Dragon, the fires of transformation, the fires of transmutation, may give a bumpy start to the year, possibly even painful to the heart. As Dragon's scales fall away, any close relationships that were not aligned Dragon's heart values have the potential to be burnt away in the sacred fire of transformation. This sounds a bit dramatic and that is change, drama is just to make Dragon take notice. Change to the cellular level. The incremental parts of living, the small things the indefinable things that create momentum and pressure to the larger things. Horse offers Dragon the opportunity to reframe the vision.

This dear Dragon is not about changing your mind, mentally locking out the things that have hurt in the past. Time to engage the new found vulnerabilities and finding the gift in the small strengths for they are the wood in the bonfire of change. The laughter you shared with those closest to you, the heartfelt conversations where Dragon can open the heart. Ask for support, a space to take a moment to touch your inner humanity and environment that feels safe to take off the scales and evaluate life and what matters. Take a moment to go ‘unplugged’, go through the great works and collate the essential collection, the greatest hits of the heart. To return and reclaim your place in the stars.

If Dragon thinks, ‘Cool, I can do this alone in the woods at an off grid mountain cabin.’, Try not to this year Dragon. You need a buddy, Horse is the best time to have a buddy, someone who is brave enough to keep you on track. Not the year for distraction shiny new things. Trust, Dragon is always able to generate opportunity. Trust this will be so in the future. Take the space to lean into those who care for you most. This is not the year to make the same mistake by doing the same thing over. Yes, you do need to ask for this, communicate. Dragon can be so self contained that those they love may not be aware that a little help may be needed for the one of great magnificence. The Red Horse reveals vulnerabilities and offers the gift of love from those who care for you most. Just reach out.

Snake

Horse Snippet: You are asked to move faster than usual. Your usual careful planning might feel challenged by the Horse’s impulsiveness. Adapt quickly, but don’t lose your signature wisdom. Dance and be in the Rhythm.

Career: Quick decisions needed; trust your instincts. Stay focused, don't rise to the naysayers.

Love: Mystery and allure increase, but be clear with your partner.

Money: Watch for sudden expenses; budget carefully.

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Snake has unwrapped is beauteous sinuous coils and lifts in aromas of sacred scent and mystical splendour. Our hearts are raw, love is real and Red Horse thunders the world to awaken. Snake gently allows the veils to flutter lifted by the heat of sacred fire, the awakened heart. Past prayers offered through sacrifices made, offering revelations of the heart. Everything feels sped up for Snake, the mind is in overdrive, throwing up feverish illusion of communications, things said and unsaid. Hallucinations of the heart, things real and unreal. Horse has added some spice into the mystical powders used in Sanke’s visioning ceremonies and our Oracle is glitching a little. Beware dear Snake, some may take advantage of Snake’s low battery charge.

Maintain your poise, maintain your considered actions, tough to do in this blurring sped up environment though it is exactly the position you need to hold at this early stage of the year. There will be those misguided fools who will attempt to undermine your position, so much so Snake may question their usually unshakable belief in their very capable abilities. Snake may feel they need to reevaluate the things; people, position, purpose, career. This undermining may do the unthinkable make Snake feel ‘OLD’, outdated and ancryonism of the way things used to be relevant. Stay true dear Snake. If your relationships are misfiring, shooting blanks and mis communicating; slow down. Snake has the power to bring things to a digestible pace, face it with your legendary poise. Let wisdom rise like aromas of heavenly scent. Try not to indulge in extreme emotional eruptions, give it a 24hr turnaround, at least.

Health is the focus for Snake, take time to tune to the inner workings of the systems of embodied sacred circulation, breath, heart, thymus, diaphragm, valves, blood, lymph, pericardium and the like. Consider things that move the body, massage deep into the systems, release toxins that may be stored by taking on the suffering of others. Imbibe less fermented spirits, outer enhancers and find spirit working within. Laugh deep. Restore your still pond of kindness, grace, compassion. Return to the temple, the inner and outer, explore the sacred in your life, journey with intention to restore your spirit. Find strength return, face those with poise and terrible beauty of the inner sacred fire. Be the spirit of the heart.

Horse

Horse Snippet: The year to gallop full speed ahead. The Red Horse energy amplifies your natural enthusiasm and independence. You’ll feel unstoppable, but be careful not to burn out or alienate others with your intensity.

Career: Opportunities for leadership and travel abound.

Love: Exciting romances and new connections. Check who you hitch your wagon to.

Money: Good financial flow, but avoid reckless spending. This is more about fame than cash.

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Finally! For horse the lectures are over, the intensely boring philosphising and navel gazing is done. Blah blah blah! Yay! Let loose the ribbons, blow the trumpets, beat the drums, unfurl the flags, polish your sequins, let the cavalcade begin! Oh this, it’s just a carnival, not at all what you think it is. Not the engine of domination or confrontation. Yep, this is the year this year is to go flat out, all the opportunities are open, and goals hit between the posts. The hills Horse is climbing could be a mountain of abundant wealth, no need to stop. The only competitors are yourself, nobody can really keep up with Red Horse, the field is clear. Run Horsey Run.

Yep Horse feels it could run forever, the Sun is bright nothing to stop... oh what is that niggle, oh yes that’s right I’m mortal. Nourishment. Nourish the body, nourish the heart, nourish the soul. And may the guiding hand on the reins, the master of the emotions be in the best mood. No good to have a 'hangry' master in the saddle. The fickle emotions will undermine the strength or Horse's charge. Never know what direction you need to go, which war path you will be set on. For your life health, nourishment will set you free. Time spent understanding what it is that consciously nourishes the Horse’s body will only ensure Horse makes it all the way in best condition for the whole journey.

Don’t be surprised, but you may find your success is in the opposite direction you started on. It may be the same direction, but don’t be surprised if it is the total opposite position you thought or believed when you started this journey. This is the best year to change direction, the most forgiving. If you need to reverse your location, position, thinking, belief, spending, this is potentially the best year to do so. Check in with your heart, balance your actions with the feather, if it feels as light as the feather then this is the best direction. If it is heavier than the feather then understand what you are heading into and the potential it holds for yourself and others. Your are the most optimisitic of us all, your are the best judge for the decisions you make that effect you and others. Red Horse holds the key to intuition.

How Horses Fare in the Red Horse Year

For Horses born in years ending in 6, this is the year to harmony, let go of the competitive urge and shower energy into working as a team. Red Horse gains with more horsepower, a team pulling together. Need to get further out? This year is the year to travel to the heart’s desire, the most random location on your travel map, furthest out, the one you have felt drawn to for years, Time to explore the unknown.

For Horses born in years ending in 8, this is the year to harmonious exchange of energy. Investment in people, finance and creative growth will lead our Yellow horses to success. Travel and experience with those you love, invest in things that give you the best return, openly. If it is not a obvious, the return you are likely to receive, walk in a different direction.

For Horses born in years ending in 0, this is the year of temperance. Take a softer stance on everything you hold dear. Loosen the reigns, walk in the shoes of others, patiently complete projects no matter the outcome. Anger will deplete. The ‘fairer’ the White horse becomes the more it will accumulate goodwill, abundance and Quan Yin will ride with you. White Horse has the greatest ability to deliver care and healing when in a balanced state. This year offers the opportunity.

For Horses born in years ending in 2, this is the year of openness. Open in intentions, open in heart, not spontaneity, rashness. Be open in the center, what Black Horse feels real about life. Resist the squandering wild oats, overindulging in the passions of life. Resist the caricature of sacrifice by ignoring the niggle to plan the future. Be not the pawn of life, the easily lead patsy, take the year opportunities and sow seeds for the future life, not life’s easy gratifications.

For Horses born in years ending in 4, this is the year of discernment. So much to do and the best person to do it, Green Horse has the opportunity to discern; to what, to whom and why, they hitch their wagon. Discern if the opportunity will burn intense and deplete to ash or burn to low slow embers from which you can stoke future fires of creation. Light you candles from a source that will bring more in the future, abundance, health, happiness.

Sheep

Horse Snippet: This year gives Sheep the speed it can only dream of, pushes you out of your comfort zone. You might feel overwhelmed by the fast pace, but this is a chance to grow. Embrace change and use your creativity to adapt.

Career: New challenges require flexibility and teamwork. Challenge is a mere footnote this year.

Love: Emotional growth through honest conversations.

Money: Manage finances carefully; avoid impulsive buys.

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Well, Red Horse has made it to the sweet high pastures of our dear Sheep, bringing fair weather to Sheep’s dreams. The deep heartfelt things you have been working on to achieve. Sheep has climbed the narrow rocky paths of the sinuous paths, Snake helps sow the verdant pasture and Red Horse is the year to enjoy the full sun and the lush opportunities coming to fruition. This could be the time to fill your social calendar. Shake your wool with deep laughter, pure joy and open hearted companionship. This is not the year to be under dark clouds.

Red Horse is encouraging our Sheep to leap higher, gain territory, expand the fence line, put resources to the best considered and cautiously planned actions to expand the empire. Yes, never underestimate the Sheep, they quietly dream of Empire. They vision their role as benevolent dictator, sharing out nourishing bales of stored wisdom to their willing compliant devoted followers. This the deep inner star they follow, but they are happy to adjust, work in, comply and offer wise words to ensure we all get on. But Plan A is Empire. This could be a perfect home with a locking gate, an awesome spread of land with well defined boundaries and multiple resources, an awesome sustainable business that brings comfort to others but well structure organised administration replicable in multiple locations. This is the year to remove an obstacles to expand a little.

Red Horse holds the torch for Sheep to burn away opposition, build a temporary scaffold to climb the cliff face to the next level, leap flame filled abyss and land in sweeter higher pastures of your dreams. Go cautiously but be ready to act. Put together the team, enjoy the heartfelt support of those who care for you and what you love. Remember to laugh more, enjoy more and the fires of your heart will help you act in the best way for all concerned. Be surprised, yes surprised, how you don’t need to be angry or forceful, things have the potential to move out of the way in the best way as you express and communicate in a heartfelt way. Love what you do.

Monkey

Horse Snippet: This year is a platform for clever moves and quick wins. The Red Horse’s energy matches your playful spirit, making this a year full of surprises and opportunities. Just don’t get distracted by too many shiny objects. Restraint, patience and diplomacy.

Career: Innovation and networking bring success.

Love: Fun and flirtation, but be sincere.

Money: Good year for smart investments.

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Red horse thunders into the domain of Monkey banners flying, colour, razzle and dazzle. Monkey loves a party, laugh and smile with friends and loves ones. Monkey enjoys the spotlight of acclaim and warm applause from those they care for. Red Horse offers plenty of opportunities for warm gatherings. When the ‘battle’ begins remember these times. Great year of finances for Monkey, changing jobs, buy and sell. Transactions and exchange, the ebb and flow, win some/lose some. Take heart and learn lessons if the swing is to loss.

It seems the Red Horse has thrown the question of greed Monkey’s ring, the potential to make decisions, specifically financial decisions influenced by greed. That niggle that maybe Monkey could have more and be more. Monkey is the one who needs to strongly be sure of who, what and why is in the spotlight of your stage. Monkey is wise and has the flexibility to change their mind. One day Monkey is magnanimous and open handed, the next covetous and possibly a little jealous of those who landed in greener pastures. Monkey may feel as if FoMo is creeping into their usually happy humanitarian demeanour. Steady dear Monkey, steady.

There is an opportunity handed to our Monkey, Red Horse offers Monkey to leap the saddle, change riders mid gallop in a chaotic loud environment, so many things calling Monkey’s attention, and fast. Take a moment Monkey to feel the beat of the drum, the rhythm of the heart, take advice from those you trust and hold dear, align your motives with what is best for all. Be surprised how a little restraint, a bit of patience and diplomacy, pay off. What will at first seem as if taking a pay cut, will more likely win the race in the long run. Winning takes a back seat but you will gain through smaller actions and potentially end up reaching your goal. Take heart Monkey.

Rooster

Horse Snippet: This year places demands to Rooster's balance and perfectionism with the Horse’s wild energy. You might feel pulled between order and chaos. Find ways to stay organized while embracing spontaneity. Choose the back of the saddle, still in the race and travelling at speed.

Career: Focus on projects that allow creativity and structure.

Love: Honest communication strengthens bonds.

Money: Steady income with chances for growth. Keep going, observe and be quieter.

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As Snake ripples out to off stage to the booming sound of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, Rooster glide/falls from the rafters into the spotlight. Red Horse thunders left and right across the stage, flames and sparks flying. Rooster is scattering, feathers and flapping, dodging Horse's flaming hooves. Rooster is kicked high again into the rafters, then glide falling to the floor, then up, then down, faster than a see saw in a tornado. Or at least it feels like that.

Red Horse has made Rooster concierge to the whole cast, family, friends and loved ones, offering Rooster an opportunity to take the back seat in bringing the goals to fruition. Take a perch at the back of the saddle and hold on. Horse loves Rooster’s advice, wisdom of obscure things, organisational superpowers, and easy sense of humour but its time to watch the plan unfold, no need to micro manage. Horse wants action, edited information and results. This is the year for Rooster to practice flexible planning, testing turns of opinion, lots of speed. No longer is the chicken coup a sole domain of personal control. Horse offers Rooster a middle road let go of extreme outcomes, the fine details. Just join the dots, trust in a higher power and practice quiet observation. No time for note taking, this is life experience on ‘roids, take it in, the good and the bad; the up, the down.

A wise Rooster will see the saddle is the safest place, the middle road, the elevation between the flaming hooves of destruction and the heated air snorted from celestial nostrils. Sitting in the saddle is the best way to stay on track, out of harm’s way, a little and able to travel at the speed as the year unfolds. Take a new idea and take it in small steps listen to others, temper your anxieties and frustrations, allow others to succeed. Practice active silence, active stillness, harmony in chaos and centered expression. This isn’t the year of Quixote type behavior, foolish acts of bravery or dramatic martyrdom to the cause. This is the year to ensure the inhabitants of the hen house are in good order, good health, and happy. There may be things to let go of and things to maintain.

Dog

Horse Snippet: This year encourages Dog to be brave and take risks. Your loyalty and honesty will be tested, but your integrity will shine. Don’t shy away from challenges. Have patience to reveal the opportunities to your dreams of freedom.

Career: Leadership roles and new ventures are possible. Be humble and true to yourself.

Love: Deepen connections through trust and openness. You deserve better relationships

Money: Financial stability with potential for growth.

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Red Horse is thundering around on the tournament field outside the gate, Dog feels the pull of excitement, warm hearths and open joy. This is Dog's kind of year, Red Horse loves to canter with its great companion, sharing a mutual respect and love of open expression and speeches of valour and past glories. Take time away from vigilance swap it for heartfelt gatherings with laughter, singing and a bit of joyful banter. Set aside the need for cutting remarks and backhand comments, Horse encourages Dog to be true to the heart with the diplomacy of one who secures the perimeter.

Enjoy success in work, family and love, take a moment for a little travel, let the wind into the hair. All this Bon Ami has melted Dogs usually stiff protective stance, this year is the year to be aware of scammers, fraudsters, shonky salespeople, be aware for what others are peddling before signing your beliefs to their cause. Those attracted to your success and general awesome energy this year who look to use Dog for their own end. The choice Dog makes this year to whom, what belief and what is asked of your heart has lasting effects beyond this year. Dog need to be able to discern the banner they hitch their faithful allegiance to.

Dog, the noblest heart among us all, be sure of those you bring into your circle of trust are worthy of being invited such. If Dog has found they are amongst infamey, this is the year best to shake free of the ties that bind the heart to the things, people and situations of a more negative way. Be free dear Dog.

Being part of seeing Dog run free in sunlight and verdant life is satisfying, guard against wanting more, be sure to take moments to support your health ensure you gain the nourishment to sustain the pace of entertaining and collaborating on offer. Red Horse prefers its companion arrives in good health, good cheer and good bank balance. Dog will have its share of the saddle bags of treasure and opportunity. Stretch to the dreams you hold, take the practical sure steps to move toward them. Face what it is you need to activate to ensure your next 12 months are organised to support your ambitions.

Pig

Horse Snippet: This is the year to balance over doing it with restraint. The Red Horse’s energy might tempt you to overdo it, but moderation will keep you on track. Use your natural kindness to build strong relationships. Don't pick up any strays you are not sure of initially.

Career: Steady progress with teamwork. Enjoy a little communication and comraderie.

Love: Warm and supportive relationships. Keep it light and with much laughter.

Money: Manage spending wisely for long-term benefits. Look for markers that Pig can wisely project forward to lessen the obstacles.

A Bit More

Red Horse is thundering fire and brimstone just over the hill, launching balloons and throwing celestial glitter around. Pig has been airing the barn, dusting, organising, re-touching paintwork, plumping cushions and making sure all the rugs are straightened. Resetting affairs so the independent soul has independence. Red Horse understands takes one to know one. Only then will Pig skip out after locking the gate, to wave flags and let off fireworks, sing fine songs of good cheer over at Horse’s place. Though Pig received a gilded invitation to the VIP party Red Horse has laid out, Pig doesn’t truly trust that Horse can actually deliver the goods. Well, not in the way Pig needs it all to go down. Horse would just turn up, chuck off the saddle, kick off the shoes and put its hooves up on the coffee table. Though Pig loves all the going on, the laid back comraderies;...a bit, slightly, at a distance, yeah just back a bit more, maybe at your place.

Horse brings pure open hearted good things to Pig and the world weary Pig may cautiously dip a trotter in the punch. Piggy is off and racing. Horse loves those who can keep pace and Piggy gives it a good go; little lie down then go again; little lie down then go harder. This is the pace for Pig; this a year of good highs and some low bits. Horse is asking Pig to ride shotgun. Use all the learned wisdom, the forward feeling detectors, the periscope, the night goggles, the barometer, raise a damp thumb to detect wind direction and speed. Red Horse helps pig stay out in front and discern the most likely obstacles to any endevour before you arrive. Act quickly and things may not be as 'ouchie' or as sticky or as long lasting. No time to overheat with inaction.

If family have been the main rocker of Piggy’s equilibrium, this year don’t be drawn in, just let them have at it from a distance. Delegate direct contact and know that it will settle down without Pig needing to be involved. Keep a cool head, just nod sagely and disappear to dance at the carnival next door. This is not the year to be the main dish in the drama of the heart. Love and squeeze them and kiss them goodbye as Pig takes a long pilgrimage across the outer Andes. Home is in order expand from there. Romance could be a rip snorter if you are so inclined to indulge. Just be home by midnight and ensure all things are in order before diving off the deep end. Dance Piggy dance.

Thank you for Travelling the Celestial pathways

Hope you found a little something to reflect on or bring a spark of actionable ideas that may enhance a little of your journey through this intense time. Look forward to sharing more.

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