Chinese Astrology Predictions 2008: The Horse

A new 12-year cycle started at Feb 7, 2008 with the Year of the Rat according to the Chinese calendar. This important cycle (or era) ends at Feb 5, 2019. It is a 12-year period generally ruled by the universal element of Earth. There are also other elements which rule over each of the 12 years. For example Earth rules over the first and the second year of the cycle (2008, 2009) while Metal rules over the third and the fourth year of the cycle (2010, 2011). The year 2008 is also ruled by the sign of the Rat and has a Yang (male) nature. So 2008 is the Yang year of the Earth Rat. What are the predictions for the sign of the Horse for 2008? This is what this article is all about.

In this 12-year cycle the Horse rules over year 2014. During that time Horse people will feel completely free and self dependent. Until then though, there are a lot of things to be done. During 2008 Horse people should try to completely recreate their lives. They will likely see this year as the starting point for something totally new.

Horse people will be genuine and honest as usual. The energy of the Rat, which rules 2008, can cause other people to try to take advantage of this honesty by flattering the Horse. But Horse people will know when someone really appreciates them or not.

It is a good year for Horse people to do things with their hands. These people are masters in working with their hands and they will have many chances to prove that during the year. As for members of the opposite sex, 2008 is a year where Horse people can find their love of a lifetime. This might not happen overnight though. It will likely take some time and some struggle to achieve such goal.

The Earth's effect on Horse people will be severe during 2008. It will make them very brave, popular and persuasive. It will also make these people feel very independent and capable of every sacrifice.

The Yang (male) nature of 2008 will make Horse people very sensitive. They should pay attention not to be defensive (due to this sensitivity) for no reason.

Here are my predictions using the five star system. This has to do with the overall positive energy that the Horse will receive during 2008. One star (*) means less energy than expected, while five stars (*****) mean more energy than expected. Three stars (***) mean equal amount of positive and negative energy which is a balanced situation:

Horse energy prediction for 2008
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