The Horse

Occupying the 7th position in the zodiac, the horse stands as a strong symbol. Those born under this sign mimic the personality of a wild stallion. They are hard to rope in, and they will always yearn for freedom. But they can be broken in.

Positive Personality Traits:

*active

*energetic

*great sense of style

*love crowds

*quick wit

*gifted

*cunning

*born to race and travel

*ambitious

*hard worker

*adept with money

*sweet

*proud

*tolerant

*humble

*They want to belong.

*They crave independence.

*individual

*pleasant

*easy-going

*good sense of humor

*easy to get along with

*charming

*cheerful

*likable

*sharp

*respected

*free-spirit

*independent

*high-spirited

*lively

*level-headed for the most part

*resourceful

*efficient

*They catch onto things quickly.

*They are good with their hands.

*They have a thirst for lift.

*need freedom and fresh air

*easy to get along with

*They make people feel at ease.

Character Concerns:

*They often leave home young.

*They don't like feeling pressure. They don't handle it well.

*They hate feeling guilty.

*have an inner need to rebel

*They have a hard time feeling like they belong, something they need desperately.

*hot-blooded

*hot-headed

*impatient

*impetuous

*have a bit of an ego

*can be selfish

*predatory

*lack self-confidence

*can be too frank/abrasive

*They have a very low tolerance for boredom.

*impetuous

*unpredictable

*They act impulsively.

*rapid mood changes

*They lose interest in things quickly.

*They tend not to finish what they start.

*hop around from careers and relationships

*envious

In Relationships:

*NEED love and intimacy, even though it often makes them feel trapped

*They tend to be the submissive person in the relationship.

*They give every bit of themselves to love.

*They lose themselves in love.

*have serious sex appeal

*They adore children.

*They give too much of themselves once they've fallen.

*They lose all sense of logic in love.

*spontaneous

*fall fast and hard

*aren't quick to settle down at all

The wild horse is difficult to tame. They bore easily with everything, including relationships. However, when they do fall hard and fast as they are known to do, they throw themselves into the love without a thought. It may take them a while to settle down, but in time their solo ways wear off and they settle down. The best match for the horse is the dog.

Health:

Horses are very healthy, and their positive outlook on life helps keep them healthy in all facets. They are also very athletic. When they feel cooped up and trapped, they become somewhat ill. Open air is all they need!

Career Compatibility:

Horses love people, and they love jobs where they can interact with lots of people. They are not big fans of routines, and they have a hard time taking orders. They are quick to learn things and can succeed in any job. They enjoy being in power. Ideal careers: Journalist, Pilot, Bartender, Sales, Performer.

Special Elements:

Within each animal, there are specific years attached to an earth element. This element provides even more specific characteristics. For the Horse:

Metal Horse: 1990

They are exceptionally free-spirited. These horses are super spooked by commitment. They prefer jumping from one relationship to another. They tend to make better friends than partners.

Water Horse: 2002

The Water Horse is quite indecisive. They have trouble making up their mind and confuse those around them. That can be stressful, but people can get used to it and still find the Water Horse fun to be around.

Wood Horse: 2014

They Wood Horse is stable and strong, much more likely to make good decisions. They are very good with people, and that helps them in their personal life and profession.

Fire Horse: 1966

The Fire Horse lives on the edge, always welcoming change. They are very opinionated, and unlike the other horses, the Fire Horse makes up their mind and sticks to it.

Earth Horse: 1978

Earth Horses are set on making their goals a reality. They can view a situation from every angle, adn this comes in handy when it's time to make a decision. They are very adaptable and funny.