The Horse is the Seventh Animal in the Chinese Zodiac.

Traits: People born in the year of the Horse are said to be energetic, adventurous, and independent. They love to travel, explore new places, and meet new people. They are also optimistic, cheerful, and confident. They can handle challenges well and are not afraid of risks. However, they can also be impatient, impulsive, and stubborn. They may act on their emotions without thinking things through. They may also have trouble staying focused and sticking to a routine. They need freedom and space to express themselves and pursue their passions.

Horses crave love and intimacy, which is a double-edged sword since it often leads them to feel trapped. Love connections tend to come easily to Horses, since they exude the kind of raw sex appeal that is a magnet to others. This Sign tends to come on very strong in the beginning of the relationship, having an almost innate sense of romance and seduction. Horses are seducers in general; check out any A-list party and you’re bound to find the Horse in attendance. This Sign possesses a sharp wit and a scintillating presence; it really knows how to work a crowd. Surprisingly, Horses tend to feel a bit inferior to their peers, a misconception that causes them to drift from group to group out of an irrational fear of being exposed as a fraud.

Horses tend not to look much at the big picture; instead they just follow their whims, which can result in a trail of prematurely ended relationships, jobs, projects and so on. This Sign really knows how to motivate others, though, and get a lot accomplished. Once they find some peace within themselves, they can curb their wandering tendencies and learn to appreciate what’s in their own backyard.

Horses are the nomads of the Chinese Zodiac, roaming from one place or project to the next. All of this Sign’s incessant activity and searching may be to satisfy a deep-rooted desire to fit in. Paradoxically, Horses feel a simultaneous yearning for independence and freedom.

Compatibly: Horses are compatible with Tigers, Goats, and Dogs and should avoid the Rat. They share similar values and interests with these signs and can support each other in times of need. They should avoid Rats, Oxen, and Roosters. These signs have different personalities and lifestyles that may clash with the Horses. Horses may find them too rigid, conservative, or critical.

Horses are suited for careers that require creativity, flexibility, and communication skills. They can excel as artists, writers, journalists, teachers, or salespeople. They can also do well in fields that involve travel, sports, or entertainment. They are not good at jobs that are boring, repetitive, or restrictive. They may feel frustrated or restless in such environments.