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What Animal Is 2002? — Horse

壬午 · Ren-Wu Water

2002 zodiac dates & the boundary rule

2002 is the Year of the Horse (Ren-Wu, Water) from 2002-02-12 — Chinese New Year — through 2003-01-31.

Born between January 1 and 2002-02-12? Your animal is the Snake, not the Horse — the zodiac follows the lunar year, not the calendar year. Check your birthday on the free reading to be sure.

Horse personality

Horses run hot: warm, fast, allergic to standing still. Their energy is contagious — they are usually the one who finally makes things move.

Goat (six harmony) rides in step with the Horse; Tiger and Dog (trine) keep up the pace. The Rat clash pairs speed against steadiness.

Full Horse zodiac profile & daily horoscope →

FAQ

What animal is 2002?

The Horse. 2002 is the Year of the Horse (Ren-Wu, Water).

When does the 2002 zodiac year start?

On 2002-02-12 — Chinese New Year. Anyone born before that date belongs to the previous animal, the Snake.

What element is 2002?

Water. The year pillar is Ren-Wu.

Does the zodiac year follow January 1 or Chinese New Year?

Chinese New Year. The 2002 zodiac year starts on 2002-02-12, not January 1 — babies born earlier in 2002 may belong to the Snake.