The year Binh Ngo 2026 is the year of the horse, destined for water (water in the sky) rather than fire. However, this year is called "song hoa" or "luong hoa" because the celestial stem Binh (fire) and the earth branch Ngo (fire) both carry the element of fire.
The yin-yang calendar system of ancient China is based on the combination of 12 zodiac signs and 5 elements of the five elements: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth. It is believed that the interaction between these elements creates order, balance and movement of nature. Because there are 12 zodiac signs and 5 elements, each combination only recurs after 60 years. The last time the world entered the year of Binh Ngo was in 1966.
In the liver branch system, 2026 carries the celestial liver "Binh", symbolizing yang energy and the element of fire. The Earth branch "Ngo" also belongs to the element of fire. This overlap creates the state of "double fire", often interpreted as strong energy, easily erupting, leading to drastic changes.
According to feng shui, humanity is also entering "Year 9" - the final stage of the 180-year cycle, lasting from 2024 to 2043 - which is associated with the fire element, implying both destruction and regeneration.
Therefore, the year of Binh Ngo is also called the year of the "Red Horse", with red symbolizing fire, enthusiasm but also conflict. In particular, 2026 will be followed by the year of Dinh Mui 2027, still classified as the fire element, forming two consecutive "red" years. In folk beliefs, this pair of years was once associated with the ability to cause many major upheavals.
History seems to also leave noteworthy milestones. In 1966, China entered the Cultural Revolution, opening a turbulent decade. Further back, in 1906 - also the year of Binh Ngo - the terrible earthquake in San Francisco (USA) claimed the lives of more than 3,000 people.
However, the year of Binh Ngo is not only associated with chaos. It is also the time of historic progress.
In 1966, the Soviet Union brought Luna 9 to land on the Moon, while the US completed the Gemini program, laying the foundation for manned space flights.
Also in that year, the England team won the World Cup championship at home - the only major title in the country's football history.
According to Eastern beliefs, the fire element symbolizes light and life, while the horse represents wisdom, courage and diligence.
People born in the year of Binh Ngo are often considered strong, proactive, energetic, ready to face challenges and break through adversity.
Therefore, 2026 is forecast to be a period of rapid innovation, with many breakthroughs in technology, especially in artificial intelligence and medicine. Despite being accompanied by instability, this is still considered a year that encourages people to dare to pursue dreams and seize opportunities.
Interestingly, according to some feng shui explanations, the 2026 World Cup - with the image of a round ball associated with the element metal - may partly "cool down" the overly strong fire energy.
Believe it or not, the year of Binh Ngo 2026 is still promising to be a year of many changes, but also full of potential to create major turning points for the world.
