China has welcomed its Lunar New Year with nationwide celebrations of fireworks, lanterns and festivities.
2026 is the year of the Fire Horse, which symbolizes power and speed.
A feng shui expert Raymond Lo has made predictions about how the new year will be for prominent American personalities, including United States (US) President Donald Trump, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Hollywood sensation Timothee Chalamet.
For context, a Feng Shui Master is a professional, often rooted in traditional Chinese metaphysics, who interprets and manipulates environmental energy (Qi) to improve harmony, health and prosperity in homes and businesses.
In an interview with CNNMaster Lo said, “The horse represents a powerful fire element. So it is a pure fire year. Fire is very strong and very energetic.”
He added that it will bring protests and anti-government demonstrations in the United States that could not be so peaceful, adding: “Fire is not a favorable element for President Trump, so it will stimulate his enemies.”
Master Lo said Trump is likely to face stiff opposition and significant obstacles in the Year of the Fire Horse.
The year is expected to be favorable for New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who was sworn in last year after winning the election against political heavyweights.
Master Lo said: “Mamdani has a strong metal element in his chart and fire is a power for metal people. He will gain power. It is a very favorable year for him.”
Predictions don’t always come true as Master Lo’s prediction that then-President Biden would have a good year in 2024 and Trump would have a bad year did not come true as Trump went on to win the 2024 presidential election despite Lo’s prediction.
