New Year Reflection Looks to Rare Fire Horse for Reset

Overview

• The personal blog post uses traditional descriptions of the Fire Horse—independence and high energy with a risk of chaos—as a lens for the year ahead.
• The author describes a difficult year of constantly “putting out fires,” adopting a day-at-a-time approach and designating Sunday as a restorative day of rest.
• Instead of resolutions, the writer focuses on what was learned from recent losses, noting that loved ones’ memories endure and that they have been fortunate in love.
• Plans for 2026 include practicing guitar to resume playing at nursing homes, prioritizing time with family and friends, and reducing stress.
• According to reporting, Chinese New Year 2026 runs from February 17 to March 3, concluding with a Lantern Festival that coincides with a total lunar eclipse.