As Lunar New Year approaches, there’s growing conversation around 2026 being compared to 2016 — a year many remember as energetic, optimistic, and full of momentum. But instead of looking back for benchmarks, more people are choosing to focus on how they want to move forward.
This New Year, the shift isn’t about doing more — it’s about doing things with intention. As we enter the Year of the Fire Horse, known for drive, movement, and bold energy, the question becomes how to sustain that pace without burning out.
At Rawbought, we believe momentum starts with rest. What you wear at home, how you wind down at night, and the space you create to recharge all shape how well you show up in the year ahead.
With that in mind, we’re exploring what the Fire Horse year might bring for each zodiac — and how comfort, colour, and routine can support a more balanced start to the Lunar New Year.
One Guiding Principle for the Year
Move with intention — and rest with purpose.
The Year of the Fire Horse brings speed, ambition, and full calendars — especially around Chinese New Year, when routines are easily disrupted. While this energy rewards action, it also makes intentional rest essential.
From a Feng Shui perspective, true rest is how we replenish Qi — restoring the energy we spend every day. When your evenings support proper rest through calming routines, breathable fabrics, and a sense of ease, you rebuild momentum instead of burning it out.
Comfort isn’t indulgent. It’s functional. It’s how sustainable energy is created.
🐀 Rat (鼠)
What the year feels like: Rapid change and shifting priorities.
Your focus: Staying adaptable without losing stability.
How to rest: Create calm, predictable evening routines to support mental clarity during this fast-moving year.
Supportive colours: Blue, Black, White, Metallic
Quiet reminder: “I move through change with steadiness and ease.”
Your Rawbought match: The Classic Crew Tee in Stone
A reliable base that brings calm and consistency — easy, breathable, and grounding for a year of change.
🐂 Ox (牛)
What the year feels like: Faster than your natural rhythm.
Your focus: Staying grounded in quality and consistency.
How to rest: Choose comfort that feels reassuring and substantial — pieces that help you slow down at night.
Supportive colours: Yellow, Earth tones, White, Gold
Quiet reminder: “My steady pace is my strength.”
Your Rawbought match: Terra Linen Wide-Leg Trousers in Sand
Structured yet comfortable, these support your steady pace and reward you with ease at the end of long days.
🐅 Tiger (虎)
What the year feels like: Aligned, energised, and opportunity-rich.
Your focus: Leading with confidence while protecting your energy.
How to rest: Calm that restores rather than overstimulates, especially during Chinese New Year festivities.
Supportive colours: Green, Blue, Purple, Red
Quiet reminder: “I move forward without burning out.”
Your Rawbought match: Alba Washable Silk Pyjamas Top & Shorts in Merlot
Polished but effortless — ideal for unwinding after high-energy days.
🐇 Rabbit (兔)
What the year feels like: Inspired momentum and creative flow.
Your focus: Relationships, harmony, and expression.
How to rest: Turn your home into a sanctuary — soft lighting, breathable sleepwear, and slower evenings.
Supportive colours: Green, Teal, Red, Pink
Quiet reminder: “Peace creates space for good things.”
Your Rawbought match: Je Dors Sleepshirt in Light Pink
Soft, comforting, and quietly elegant — ideal for creating a peaceful home sanctuary that restores you.
🐉 Dragon (龙)
What the year feels like: Amplified ambition and drive.
Your focus: Channeling energy with purpose.
How to rest: Contained, intentional downtime that restores without overstimulation. Dragons thrive in Fire years — but only when rest is focused and not scattered, and when energy is directed inward to build your own foundation.
Supportive colours: Red, Purple, Blue, Black
Quiet reminder: “I don’t need to do everything at once.”
Your Rawbought match: Je Dors Long Sleeve Pyjamas Top in Burgundy
Rich in tone yet calming in feel, this long sleeve pyjama top offers warmth, coverage, and structure.
🐍 Snake (蛇)
What the year feels like: Intense but insightful.
Your focus: Strategy over reaction.
How to rest: Quiet, distraction-free evenings that encourage deep rest and reflection.
Supportive colours: Blue, Black, Green
Quiet reminder: “Clarity comes when I slow down.”
Your Rawbought match: Je Dors Shorts in Midnight Blue
Cool-toned and calming, the Je Dors Shorts set supports quiet evenings and deeper rest — ideal for slowing the mind and settling into stillness.
🐎 Horse (马)
What the year feels like: Personal transformation and reset.
Your focus: Self-care, patience, and awareness.
How to rest: Prioritise nurturing nighttime routines during Chinese New Year and beyond.
Supportive colours: Red, Yellow, Brown
Quiet reminder: “I’m allowed to change gently.”
Your Rawbought match: Carezza Lace Short Sleeve Pyjamas Top & Long Pants in Peach Fuzz
Soft, nurturing comfort that gently grounds you through a year of change, offering warmth without heaviness.
🐐 Goat (羊)
What the year feels like: Connection-driven and collaborative.
Your focus: Strengthening relationships.
How to rest: Comfort that feels soft, warm, and inviting — ideal for winding down together.
Supportive colours: Red, Pink
Quiet reminder: “Comfort makes room for connection.”
Rawbought match: Lumière Pointelle Cardigan in Rose Quartz
Light, romantic, and softly structured — a piece that supports connection, warmth, and shared moments of rest.
🐒 Monkey (猴)
What the year feels like: Mentally busy and stimulating.
Your focus: Problem-solving without overthinking.
How to rest: Calm your mind before sleep with simple, consistent routines.
Supportive colours: White, Gold, Grey, Yellow, Brown
Quiet reminder: “I don’t need to solve everything tonight.”
Your Rawbought match: The Pocket Tee in Ash Black
Soft, familiar, and fuss-free — this is comfort that signals switch-off mode, helping you transition out of mental overdrive and into rest.
🐓 Rooster (鸡)
What the year feels like: Recognition and refinement.
Your focus: Owning your expertise.
How to rest: Downtime that helps you feel polished, not pressured.
Supportive colours: White, Gold, Bronze, Yellow, Earth tones
Quiet reminder: “I don’t need to prove what I already am.”
Your Rawbought match: Alba Washable Silk Robe in Champagne
Refined comfort that helps you wind down feeling composed, confident, and cared for.
🐕 Dog (狗)
What the year feels like: Community-led and supportive.
Your focus: Showing up for others without overextending yourself.
How to rest: Comfort that feels familiar and grounding.
Supportive colours: Red, Orange, Green
Quiet reminder: “I’m supported, and I don’t carry everything alone.”
Your Rawbought match: The Weekend Shorts in Ash Black
Relaxed, dependable comfort that helps you unwind at the end of the day — ideal for evenings spent recharging, reconnecting, and feeling held by familiar routines.
🐖 Pig (猪)
What the year feels like: Open, generous, and quietly fortunate.
Your focus: Staying receptive without overgiving.
How to rest: Ease that encourages gratitude and openness.
Supportive colours: Lilac, Black, White, Metallic
Quiet reminder: “I receive with gratitude.”
Your Rawbought match: Je Dors Short Sleeve Pyjama Set in Berry
Comfort-forward with a joyful pop of colour, this set invites ease, abundance, and relaxed indulgence.
A Note on Chinese New Year Self Care
Chinese New Year has always been about renewal — clearing space, resetting habits, and beginning again with intention. In a high-energy Fire Horse year, self care isn’t about adding more rituals. It’s about choosing comfort that supports better rest, calmer nights, and steadier momentum.
Sometimes, the smallest shifts — softer evenings, breathable fabrics, quieter routines — are what make everything else work better.