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Chinese Zodiac animals: What is a Water Horse and what year is it?

Chinese Zodiac - Water Horse

THE Water Horse in the Chinese zodiac represents people born in 1943, 2002 and 2003.

It is the seventh animal in the 12-year cycle and is also given to those born in 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, and 2026.

The Water Horse is the seventh animal in the 12-year Chinese zodiac
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The Water Horse is the seventh animal in the 12-year Chinese zodiac

What year is the Water Horse?

signs identify birth years with certain animals including the Rat, the Ox, the Tiger, the Rabbit, the Dragon, the Snake, the Horse, the Goat, the Monkey, the Rooster, the Dog and the Pig.

The Water Horse applies to those born in 1943, 2002 and 2003. 

It is a sub-component of the Horse in the Chinese zodiac. 

Each zodiac sign also has its own element: Earth, Wood, Fire, Metal and Water, which add more uniqueness to the sign.

Other years of the Horse

Those born in 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, and 2026 are considered Horses in the Chinese zodiac. 

The Horse is the seventh sign in the zodiac chart and only those born in 1943, 2002 and 2003 are considered Water Horses. 

Some notable Water Horses are , Paul McCartney, and . 

Harrison Ford is a notable Water Horse in the Chinese zodiac
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Harrison Ford is a notable Water Horse in the Chinese zodiacCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Characteristics and personalities of the Water Horse

Water Horses are charming, independent free spirit.

They are also known for being a tough cookie with a good heart. 

They’ll definitely want to be in charge of their own destiny, whether that is in the form of their own business or traveling the world in their quest to find their true vocation. 

You really do have to highlight this character’s charm, it's so inherent and natural, a delight really. 

The Water Horse is mellow, chilled, easygoing, affable and generally happy. 

Notable Water Horse in the Chinese zodiac: former Vice President Joe Biden
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Notable Water Horse in the Chinese zodiac: former Vice President Joe BidenCredit: Reuters

They have a terrific work ethic and, once they locate that vocation, they’ll cruise through life.

Horses make good publicists, journalists, bartenders, librarians, and pilots. 

Types of Horse

Metal Horse: Kind, straightforward, calm, rational, always ready to help others, and popular among friends.

Earth Horse: Optimistic, kind-hearted, righteous, but irritable; with a strong sense of responsibility, and always ready to help others.

Wood Horse: Irritable and sentimental, with an abundant imagination and insightful analyses of issues.

Fire Horse: Smart, charismatic, lively, overflowing with enthusiasm, but can be stubborn.

Water Horse: Sentimental, irritable, reliable, amicable, always ready to help others, and very charming for friends of the opposite sex.

Signs of the Chinese zodiac and their traits
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Signs of the Chinese zodiac and their traits

Compatibility

Horses are most compatible with the Goat or Tiger. 

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They are least compatible with the Ox, Rat, or Rooster.

Other types of Zodiac animals combined with the water element

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