On February 17th, 2026, we enter the dynamic and fast-paced Year of the Fire Horse – a year powered by bold change, heightened passion and beautifully vibrant chi. The Horse belongs to the Fire element, and 2026 is the year of the Fire Horse, indicating a year that arrives blazing with energy.
The year’s Paht Chee chart reveals a powerful excess of Fire and a complete absence of Water. This creates an expansive, volatile energy field that needs careful balancing. Heavy Earth further intensifies the mix, while Metal and Wood appear in short supply.
One of the simplest ways to stay attuned to the year’s energies is by wearing the right element colours. Doing so will help bring harmony, attract good fortune and ensure you ride the Fire Horse year with confidence and success.
WATER SIGNIFIES WEALTH – BLUES & BLACKS
There is no Water in the 2026 chart, and because Water governs wealth luck this year, its absence makes money luck harder to capture. This is why blue and black are the luckiest colours to wear in the Year of the Fire Horse. These Water tones restore balance to the year, replenish missing prosperity chi, and give your wealth luck an immediate lift. You can strengthen Water energy further with jewellery made of Pearls, Obsidian or Lapis Lazuli, all powerful enhancers of Water chi.
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FIRE BRINGS RESOURCES & SUPPORT – REDS , PURPLES , MAROONS & ORANGES
Fiery shades such as red, purple, maroon and orange embody the Fire element. In 2026, Fire represents resources, and the support of people who can help open doors for you, and help you get things done. It is also the ruling element of Period 9, which helps you tap the good fortune luck of the era we are now in. Wearing Fire colours lifts your personal chi and strengthens your ability to attract new opportunities and recognition.
Because the year already holds an excess of Fire, balance these vibrant tones with Water element colours. For instance, if your home décor leans red this Chinese New Year, wear or carry something blue to moderate the heat. Our 2026 Messenger Bags have been specially designed in the year’s two luckiest colours this year – Electric Red and Electric Blue – for resource luck, and for wealth.
EARTH SYMBOLISES FRIENDS, FOES & COMPETITION – YELLOWS , BEIGE
Yellow and beige represent the grounding Earth element, which brings stability, rational thinking and a calm, steady outlook. In 2026, Earth governs friendships, alliances and rivalries, making it the element that influences how others respond to you. But with Earth already strong in the year’s chart, competition and envy may surface more easily.
Wear Earth tones in moderation to stay centered without triggering unnecessary rivalry. A light touch of yellow or beige helps keep relationships harmonious, cooperative and supportive.
WOOD ATTRACTS POWER, RANK & RECOGNITION – SHADES OF GREEN
In 2026, the most auspicious expression of the Wood element comes through jade greens, emerald tones and deep forest hues. These colours carry the chi of growth, authority and rising rank, making them ideal for those seeking career advancement or recognition. Wear these uplifting greens to invigorate your personal chi, and to attract opportunities for leadership and success.
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You can also wear green gemstones such as Emerald, Jade and Peridot to strengthen your Wood element energy. In 2026, these stones symbolize ambition and confidence, helping you radiate a more elevated, accomplished presence throughout the Fire Horse year.
METAL ENHANCES INTELLIGENCE & CREATIVITY – WHITES , GOLD , SILVER
In 2026, white, gold and silver radiate the pure brilliance of the Metal element, which enhances intellect, inspiration and clear decision-making. Wearing these luminous tones sharpens your thinking and strengthens your ability to generate fresh ideas. Even something as simple as adding a crisp new white shirt to your wardrobe, or choosing a linen-style white dress, helps activate Metal chi and boosts your creative flow.
Incorporate metallic accents into your wardrobe and wear auspicious gold or silver jewellery to stay sharp, innovative and mentally agile throughout 2026.
