If the "New Year, New You" resolve of January first has already faded, a more spirited beginning awaits. On February seventeenth, the Lunar New Year arrives, ushering in the Year of the Horse - defined by unbridled energy, triumph, adventure and forward momentum.
The transition from the Year of the Snake to the Year of the Horse is a dramatic shift in tempo. Where the snake was about shedding old skins in quiet introspection and strategic planning, the horse demands we put those plans into immediate motion. If the snake taught us wisdom through stillness, the horse teaches us wisdom through action; the time for thinking is over, and the race has begun. Don’t make perfect the enemy of good. Remember, no one really knows what they are doing. It's time to start; You are more ready than you think.
This year’s energy is a wind at your back, specifically rewarding those who are proactive rather than reactive. To harness this power, one must abandon hesitation. Embrace the horse’s love for open spaces. Whether it’s a weekend getaway or a metaphorical leap outside your comfort zone, seek environments that offer fresh perspectives. Professionally, launch the passion project, work that promotion or take time for new habits and rhythms. Remember, horses are herd animals. Prioritize your social calendar. It’s hard to make time, but make the time. Book the dinner reservation and plan a night with friends whom you don’t see outside of the group text. Network intentionally and strengthen community bonds, as success this year is often found in collaboration. We have a great community, Memphis.
The universe seems to be nudging us toward speed—not a leisurely stroll toward opportunity but a brisk, confident stride—like stepping into a room that’s already set for you, and no one’s waiting for permission to begin. And if you pause for too long, you’ll miss the moment that was never really there to begin with. So move with intention, a small practical leap rather than a grand panic, and trust that momentum will do the rest. And yes, it’s absurd how often timing is better than perfection, but that’s the point.