How to welcome the 2026 New Year according to the Chinese calendar and attract prosperity

      29 December 2025 18:42 Society

      The upcoming 2026 year in the Chinese calendar is represented by the Red Fire Horse. To make this year successful and happy, it is important to celebrate the holiday correctly. Special attention should be paid to the New Year’s table. 360.ru asked esotericists which dishes are best to prepare and which should be excluded, and how to decorate the table to please the hostess of the year.

      What does the Red Fire Horse like?

      The Red Fire Horse values naturalness, authenticity, and order. This means your New Year’s table should be organized according to these principles.

      First, you should avoid overly fatty foods. According to professional tarot reader and astrologer Boris Zak, mayonnaise salads can be made, but it should not be added in excess. It’s better to use mayonnaise sparingly so as not to harm your health.

      Second, if you prepare meat dishes, choose lean cuts of meat. For example, roasted chicken, turkey, or rabbit will be an excellent choice. The horse is a herbivore, so fresh vegetables and greens should also be on your table.

      What dishes should be served at the New Year’s table?

      Boris Zak recommends replacing the traditional Olivier with a light vegetable salad, such as Caesar. Hot dishes should also be light and tender. Baked fish with lemon or shrimp would be excellent choices. The main thing is to avoid fatty sauces.

      Esotericist Sergey Shmelyov also advises including greens, tomatoes, and red caviar in the menu. These products symbolize wealth and prosperity. You can also serve berry drinks and compotes made from red berries.

      What must not be included in the New Year’s menu?

      Sergey Shmelyov warns that on New Year’s you must not serve meat from hoofed animals to the Red Fire Horse. This may scare away the hostess of the year and deprive you of her patronage. If you can’t do without meat, replace it with chicken, turkey, or another type of meat.

      How to decorate the New Year’s table?

      Decorating the New Year’s table is an important part of holiday preparations. Sergey Shmelyov recommends using warm tones such as black, red, and brown. The color red symbolizes energy, balance, and the birth of something new.

      You can place a beautiful candle or a horse figurine in the center of the table. This will add a special touch to your festive decoration. You can also decorate the table with oat cookies or other treats associated with the hostess of the year.

      How else to attract well-being in the New Year?

      To attract well-being in the New Year 2026, Sergey Shmelyov recommends giving loved ones candles or horseshoes. However, it is important to remember that such gifts should be cleansed and energetically charged beforehand.

      You should also refrain from mini-fireworks at the table. In the difficult times we live in, fireworks can scare away luck and well-being. It’s better to focus on a beautiful and properly arranged table.

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