2026 Chinese New Year Preparations

2026 Yang Fire Horse – Bing Wu 丙午

In 2026, the Solar or Agricultural New Year – Li Chun (Beginning of Spring) – begins on February 4 as the Yang Fire Horse arrives in grand fashion. This year, it precedes the celebratory cultural Lunar New Year on February 17.  Farmers are starting their planting season now and laying the groundwork for a bountiful year. At this time, all transitional Feng Shui and Flying Star remedies from last year should be removed and 2026 cures and enhancements should be in place. If you have not yet cleaned and cleared your home and workplace, the coming days provide a perfect opportunity to do so since unfinished business carried into the new year can hinder your progress going forward. It is customary in traditional Chinese culture to complete the following projects before the new year to help you on your way.

Before February 4, 2026:

• Clean your home and business thoroughly, including basements, garages, attics, etc.
• Wash windows, touch-up or paint walls, clean filters, vents and drains to avoid blockages
• Open the doors and sweep your home from the front to the back door to remove last year’s energy
• Clear clutter by donating, selling or disposing of items that no longer serve your needs
• Organize files (including digital), closets, drawers, calendars and schedules
• Clean out refrigerators and pantries and replace items with only the freshest and healthiest foods
• Repair or remove anything that is broken – especially clocks, watches or aged/faulty electronic equipment that could inhibit progress and keep you stuck in the past.
• Trim or remove any trees or branches that need cutting on your property and thank them for their service. If they leave a gap, plant something young and vibrant in their place
• Check lighting, inside and out, to ensure fixtures and bulbs are in working order
• Clean every mirror, crystal and glass fixture in your home and business for clarity of vision in 2026
• Service and clean your automobile for safe passage throughout the year
• Pay debts and balance bank accounts so as not to drag obligations with you into 2026
• Clean and polish your front door then oil the hinges for smooth access & ample opportunities
• Reconcile any disputes with friends, colleagues or family members for a fresh start to the year
• Get a haircut now to prevent cutting into your good fortune in the new year
• Once the building is clean, burn sage, sweetgrass or nag champa or ring bells in your home and business to clear stagnant energy before the New Year
• Remove your front doormat and replace it with a brand new one on Chinese New Year’s Eve to prevent dragging 2025’s energy into your home or business on 2026’s footsteps.

Be sure to check the 2026 Flying Star Afflictions and avoid disturbing compass sectors indicated this coming year.

Happy Fire Horse Year!

Diane Gallin | Wind and Water Feng Shui Consulting | 727-459-1459