2026 Chinese New Year: A Double Fire Year

Year of the Horse. Photos by Darryl Bernstein

February 17th marks the start of the Year of the (Fire) Horse. This combination of the 12-year zodiac and five-element cycles represents a “double fire” known for creating a period of intense, volatile energy. Great. Thought we’d already gone through that period. 

Q&A celebrated the Chinese New Year between 2008 and 2020—the rat receiving honors twice. In 2014, our team got into the spirit for the Year of the Horse. Take a look at the photos documenting our day as horses.