Prabowo Extends Lunar New Year Greetings: May It Bring Prosperity
President Prabowo Subianto conveyed Lunar New Year greetings to all members of the Chinese community in Indonesia who are celebrating the occasion.
He called on people to use the Lunar New Year celebrations as a means of strengthening fraternal bonds and reinforcing national unity.
In his message, Prabowo expressed his hope that the Lunar New Year would bring happiness, health, and prosperity to all Indonesians.
“Happy Lunar New Year 2577 Kongzili, 17 February 2026. May it bring health, peace, and prosperity for us all,” he said in a post on X @prabowo on Tuesday (17/2).
The 2026 Lunar New Year marks the beginning of the Year of the Fire Horse in Chinese astrology. This year is believed to bring strong, bright, and passionate energy.
However, behind the fiery spirit lie significant challenges that warrant caution, ranging from volatile emotions and impatience to the risk of physical and mental exhaustion.
Feng shui expert from Feng Shui Consulting Indonesia, Angelina Fang, explained that the interpretation of zodiac animals in feng shui is not as straightforward as the animal’s characteristics might suggest. The Horse is not interpreted as an animal that runs swiftly, but rather as a symbol of time and natural elements.
“In feng shui, zodiac animals are symbols created to help people in ancient times understand time. What matters most is the element they represent,” said Angelina.
In the five-element system — wood, fire, earth, metal, and water — the Horse zodiac represents the element of small fire. This small fire is likened to a candle, providing light, warmth, and a sense of joy, yet also fragile. A slight breeze can cause it to waver.
The small fire character reflects traits of friendliness, optimism, and enthusiasm. However, on the other hand, there is a tendency towards sensitivity, emotionality, easy distraction, and moodiness.
In 2026, the Horse’s energy meets a larger fire element. “The Horse itself is already a small fire, and then along comes a large fire element. This means the fire energy this year is extremely strong,” said Angelina.
This large fire is likened to the sun — bright, open, and dominant. It symbolises productivity, optimism, and a drive to stand out. However, large fire also brings traits of stubbornness, impatience, temperamentality, and a tendency towards being preachy and excessively image-conscious.