1906 Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Horse

Learn what Chinese zodiac sign 1906 is, plus Chinese New Year date, element, personality themes, and compatibility.

Chinese zodiac uses Chinese New Year boundaries. January and early February birthdays may belong to the previous zodiac year.

Quick Facts for 1906

Zodiac sign

Horse

Chinese New Year date

January 25

Five element

Fire

Cycle position

7 of 12

1906 Year of the Horse Meaning

In Chinese astrology, 1906 belongs to the Horse branch. People born on or after January 25 in 1906 are usually counted as Horse.

If born before January 25, the sign is usually Snake.

Read the full Horse profile

Horse Compatibility

Traditional matching often lists these pairs for Horse:

  • Best matches: Tiger, Dog
  • Challenging matches: Rat, Ox
View complete Chinese zodiac compatibility chart

Other Horse Years

Years in the same 12-year cycle:

FAQ: 1906 Chinese Zodiac

What Chinese zodiac is 1906?

1906 is the Year of the Horse.

What element is 1906 in Chinese zodiac?

1906 is a Fire Horse year in the sexagenary cycle.

How do I check January or February birthdays for 1906?

Compare the birthday with January 25. Before that date is usually Snake year.