February 9, 2026: Help us ring in the Year of the Fire Horse at our international celebration webinar on Feb. 17, 2026
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Ring in the Year of the Fire Horse with us on Feb. 17
Don't miss the fun: Cynthia de Lorenzi and Hope Katz Gibbs recorded a commercial (above) so you can learn more about what to expect at the Feb. 17 online event. Scroll down to learn more about the Year of the Fire Horse.
Monday Morning Magic from Inkandescent® PR + Publishing Co. — Hello friends! Today, we are thrilled to invite you to our celebration on Feb. 17 to usher in the Year of the Fire Horse with our Empowered Together founders, Cynthia de Lorenzi, AlinaZ and Hope Katz Gibbs, creator of Inkandescent® PR + Publishing Co. We’ll be sharing thoughts, ideas, wisdom and inspiration — and will open up the room so all of our attendees can learn from each other.
Learn more: Cynthia and Hope recorded a commercial (above) so you can learn more about what to expect at the Feb. 17 online event. Scroll down to learn more about the Year of the Fire Horse.

Empowered Together: Painting by Cynthia de Lorenzi, Cynthia.art
JOIN US on ZOOM: Feb. 17, 6pm ET: Click here to join our Zoom room.
Click here to get your free ticket: feb17firehorse.eventbrite.com
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About us: Learn more about Cynthia, Alina and Hope.
Until next Monday: I send love, thanks, and wishes that your lifelong dreams come true! — Hope Katz Gibbs, founder and president, Inkandescent® Inc. Inkandescent.us
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Illustration by Michael Glenwood Gibbs, michaelglenwood.com
The Fire Horse in Chinese culture: The Horse is known for its energetic and dynamic nature. It symbolizes vitality, speed, and perseverance. People born in the Year of the Horse are believed to possess similar traits, such as being hardworking, warm-hearted, and independent.
The Horse is also associated with success and good fortune. There is a phrase “马到成功” in Chinese, which represents achieving success swiftly and smoothly, just like when a victorious horse arrives at the battlefield. It implies that success can be achieved rapidly and effortlessly. Some people may wear clothing or accessories depicting horses or incorporate horse imagery in their homes for positive energy and fortune. During ancient times, horses were used to transport goods, kings, soldiers, and messages—the legend of the White Horse Temple tells the story of the origins of faith and China’s first Buddhist temple.
People born in the Year of the Horse are independent, enthusiastic, popular, cheerful, and quick to compliment others. said to be outgoing and cheerful and enjoy being part of a crowd, but only when they can take centre stage. Some famous folks with this birth year include Barbara Streisand, Clint Eastwood, Sandra Day O’Connor, George Soros, Vladimir Lenin, Paul McCartney, and Emma Watson.
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