Chinese New Year 2026 and Traditional Chinese Medicine:

The Energy of the Fire Horse

On February 17, 2026, we enter the Year of the Fire Horse, a year ruled by Yang energy, movement, and transformation.In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), each new year brings a shift in energetic patterns that influences the body, mind, and emotions.

2026 will be strongly influenced by the Fire element, which is directly connected to the Heart and Small Intestine — the organs of joy, consciousness, and mental clarity.

Fire in TCM: an energy of vitality

In the Five Elements system, Fire represents:

• warmth

• joy

• communication

• passion

• awareness

  
  

When Fire is balanced, it brings enthusiasm, clarity, and vitality.When in excess, it can lead to:

• agitation

• insomnia

• palpitations

• nervousness

• inflammation

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The year 2026 therefore invites us to calm Fire while using its strength to move forward.

The Horse: movement and Qi circulation

In TCM symbolism, the Horse represents:

• the circulation of Qi

• activity

• courage

• freedom

  
  

It encourages us to move, to get out of stagnation, and to listen to our inner drive.

TCM tips to harmonize with 2026

🌿 Diet

• Favor cooling and hydrating foods (cucumber, pear, watermelon, tofu)

• Reduce coffee, alcohol, spicy and fried foods

• Choose calming herbal teas: hawthorn, lotus seed, chamomile

• Go to bed before 11 pm

• Limit screen time at night

• Massage the Shen Men (HT7) point to calm the spirit

  
  

Message of the Year

The Year of the Fire Horse invites us to move forward with passion without burning out, to follow the heart while staying balanced.

May 2026 bring you flowing energy, a clear mind, and a peaceful heart 🌿🔥🐎