Where to travel in the Year of the Fire Horse, according to your Chinese zodiac

You’ve probably heard about the annual Chinese New Year predictions for wealth, relationships, and career. Every year, many of us turn to these forecasts to get a sense of what lies ahead, and even use the Chinese zodiac as a guide for how to make the most of the year. But beyond finding the most auspicious times to spring clean this Year of the Fire Horse, predictions can also come in the form of where you should travel. Yes, you read that right.

According to astrology and feng shui traditions, there are auspicious destinations tailored to each zodiac sign, to help align your travels for smoother and more meaningful experiences. And honestly, that sounds like a pretty great way to narrow down your travel plans if you’re heading anywhere this year.

The most auspicious months to travel in 2026

Based on Way Fengshui’s predictions for 2026, the best months to travel are:

• July (100%)
• February (80%)
• October (80%)

These are followed by months with average travel luck:

• April (60%)
• September (60%)
• November (60%)
• January (40%)
• March (40%)
• May (40%)

Months to be more cautious

You may want to be a little more cautious about travelling in June, August, and December. Understandably, these coincide with school holiday periods, but that doesn’t mean you can’t travel, just that their auspicious ratings are lower compared to the rest.

Where you should travel in 2026, based on your zodiac sign

Now, if you’re curious about where to travel according to your zodiac sign in the Year of the Fire Horse, you’ve come to the right place. Ahead, we’ve rounded up some of the most auspicious destinations worth adding to your travel wishlist.

Rat (1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020)

Auspicious Destinations: East Asia, Canada, Australia, South America

Ox (1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021)

Auspicious Destinations: Europe, Russia, Nordic

Tiger (1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022)

Auspicious Destinations: China, USA, Russia, Nordic

Rabbit (1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023)

Auspicious Destinations: Africa, Middile East, South Asia, Russia, Nordic

Dragon (1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024)

Auspicious Destinations: Europe

Snake (1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025)

Auspicious Destinations: East Asia, Canada, Europe

Horse (1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026)

Auspicious Destinations: Africa, Middle East, South Asia

Goat (1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015)

Auspicious Destinations: China, USA, Russia, Nordic

Monkey (1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016)

Auspicious Destinations: Australia, South America, Europe

Rooster (1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017)

Auspicious Destinations: East Asia, Canada, Australia, South America

Dog (1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018)

Auspicious Destinations: China, USA

Pig (1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019)

Auspicious Destinations: China, USA, Africa, Middle East, South Asia