Today, Tuesday, Feb. 17, marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year, sometimes called Chinese New Year. This is the year of the horse and follows the year of the snake. Here's what you should know. The Lunar New Year begins Feb. 17, 2026. The Lunar New Year starting Tuesday, Feb. 17, will end Feb. 5, 2027, according to chinesenewyear.net.

The energy of the Fire Horse will be felt collectively. However, how we experience the energy of the pyro pony depends on our Chinese zodiac sign.

Don’t worry if you don’t have a personal geomancer on your phone — we’ve done the cosmic legwork for you, rounding up this year’s Chinese zodiac fortune guide with the help of a seasoned master.

Firecrackers, red lanterns and elaborate firework displays are also a large part of the Lunar New Year spectacle around the world. Togetherness is a key component of the holiday, and many families come together to start the new year off by preparing and enjoying a meal that will bring them luck, good health and prosperity.

Your Chinese zodiac sign's horoscope is here for the Year of the Fire Horse 2026. This is the year where speed is everything.

Northwestern’s Chinese Students and Scholars Association and Chinese International Student Association hosted a Chinese New Year Gala at Ryan Family Auditorium on Sunday. Drawing over 400 attendees, the gala featured a mix of modern and traditional performances,

With the Chinese New Year finally upon us, savvy watch brands in all price categories are unveiling Year of the Horse watches in all their glory.

When an eclipse coincides with the Lunar New Year, its meaning deepens within Chinese cosmology.