2026 is setting up to be an action-packed, fiery year. The Chinese Lunar New Year, occurring on February 17, 2026, ushers in the Year of the Fire Horse. For 12 months, the Fire Horse will set an intense tone that triggers dramatic shifts, speedy action, and rebellious energy. It emphasizes dynamic energy, independence, bold changes, and creative expression, favoring action and decisive choices.
This is going to be an amazing year! How does one prepare internally, and externally, to maximize the effect of its arrival?
Here are eight easy recommendations:
- To prepare yourself and your home for the year of the Fire Horse begin by cleaning your entry to welcome all the good luck that will come into your home and place of business; make this area clean, well lit, and inviting.
- Add beautiful flowers to welcome the New Year! It’s fortunate to add plants, flowers, and healthy bamboo to your home and workplace to increase abundance.
- Open Windows and doors for 9 minutes (the number 9 is an auspicious number in the Chinese culture) to let the fresh air flow through and the stagnant air to go out letting in new energy.
- Change and refresh your bedding to help your body feel refreshed energy. Also, declutter your bedroom. Clutter blocks the flow of positive energy.
- Decorate with oranges. Oranges are a symbol of good fortune. Place 9 oranges in a bowl in a central place in your home. They will bring a feeling of wealth, abundance and freshness to your space.
- Take time to meditate and do good deeds daily.
- Set intentions for the year ahead.
- This is a perfect time for Feng Shui to help you imbue the Fire Horse. By enhancing the three Fire element areas of your home (Wealth, Fame and Love) with simple enhancements that will help you experience feelings of prosperity, increased reputation and romance.
Wealth and Prosperity (Back Left Corner)
Enhance with:
- Colors: purple, blue, red
- Shapes: cones, triangles
- Items: items that “call the Ch’i,” such as flags, wind chimes, whirligigs; flowing water features (fountains, waterfalls, aquariums); opulent items in the purple color spectrum; healthy round-leaf plants
- Art: depicting wealth, abundance, such as pictures of lavish houses, boats, cars, family heirlooms or gatherings; art in shades of purple, such as a picture of a lavender field
Fame and Reputation (Back Center)
Enhance with:
- Colors: reds
- Shapes: cones, triangles
- Items: diplomas, awards, and acknowledgments, up lighting, inspirational sayings
- Art: depicting fame, such as famous people, celebrations, toasting, dancers, winners, animals, people, fire, the sun
Love, Marriage, and Relationships (Back Right Corner)
Enhance with:
- Colors: reds, pinks, white
- Shapes: cones, triangles
- Items: candles, lovebirds, hearts, vases in pairs
- Art: objects, paintings, or photos of your significant other, depicting romance or pairs such as flowers, animals, couples
Enjoy all the blessings of the Year of the Fire Horse
