Every 60 years the year calendar repeats its cycle of the elemental combinations.

The year 2026 heralds the arrival of the Crimson Horse while 2027 that of the Red Goat.

Both encompass the strong intense energy of Fire element for the upcoming 2 years which brings about intense cosmic shift. History has it that during these years there were global events that changed the world and even brought great turmoil, making it significant to understand and brace for what may come in the very near future.

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Let’s talk about Crimson Horse 2026 first.

Crimson Horse year 2026 holds the rare configuration where both the Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch converge in pure Fire, specifically in the form of Bingwu (丙午). Furthermore, this timing happens now in Period 9 and such overlay will bring Fire energy to its peak. Speed, volatility, rapid shifts are some of the characteristics of what Fire can bring in terms of any events, big or small.

On a macro level: This intense Fire energy can trigger extreme weather issues such as drought and famine and intensify global economic and political volatility.
On a micro level: Personal karma accelerates its manifestation. All accumulated inner energy is likely to surface during this time, affecting one's academics, career, wealth, relationships, and more.

So what can you do in 2026 to ride on this Crimson Horse instead of being dragged or burnt by it?

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true gold to stand the test of fire

The Fire–Fire configuration governing 2026 creates an energy field driven by heightened emotion, rapid momentum swings, and unpredictable external behaviour. In businesses, careers, finances, opportunities appear quickly but dissolve just as fast, where growth surges suddenly then plateaus without warning, and where stability becomes more difficult to maintain.

In relationships, stability is put to the test from volatility of emotional upheavals and stress.

In this aspect for business, career and finances, those with real capabilities, skills, expertise built up bit by bit through real effort rather than through shortcuts gimmicks of marketing or virality tricks or backing by paper giants can withstand the test of fire.

For relationships this will be a time to put true love to the test. Despite any external upheavals or interference, the bond should be as strong as ever or even stronger. Provided work has been done and effort has been put in all these whiles through understanding, communication, acceptance, kindness to strengthen the relationship to withstand any meltdown by the intense Fire.

power of meditation

With the expectation that many sudden changes can come within one year, grounding practices and meditation are required to withstand any forms of emotional upheavals and intense stress that come along.

This is not a random one day workshop that you use for resolving problems only when they happen. Its strength builds up through practice in peaceful quiet times. And if you have not done so, it’s time to.

acupuncture

2026 and 2027 will see many health problems arising from excessive extreme Fire element. Liver, gallbladder, vision, speech, heart, digestion, nervous system are some examples of the more susceptible body organs or parts that can have problems surfacing in these 2 years.

Inflammations, infections, cancers, acute conditions are what will mar the body and the above-mentioned.

Acupuncture is Metal element, which can release and resolve the excessive Fire that is building up in all of us right now. Similar to meditation, the strength of health is built up over time with regular sessions of acupuncture. Even though it can also resolve conditions fast, why would you always want to wait for problems to happen then scurry for solutions? Moreover Fire waits for no one and is highly unpredictable. Only those that are prepared will withstand any trials and tribulations, no matter how fast and furious they can be.

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compassion and kindness

Simply put, 2026 and 2027 will see a period when humanity is put to the test. Civilizations will change, income disparity will broaden, emotions will run high. This time, it will no longer be the rich will become richer, the powerful will be the leaders. Dynasty changes always come with the downfall of such people, especially if self-interest is the key agenda.

Instead, those who put others before themselves and can relate to the sufferings of people will inspire and step up to the intense changes to come. There is no need to play games or force things through. Fire will drive the most impossible thing to happen, the phoenixes to rise from the ashes. But these people all stem from a heart of gold, for only true gold can withstand fire, as we have already known.