Tess Talks

The Year of the Horse: How to Use This Fast, Fearless Energy to Your Advantage

Tess Talks

Show Notes

The Chinese New Year isn’t just a cultural moment, it’s an energetic reset. And this year? It moves fast. In this powerful episode of Tess Talks, Tess is joined by accredited Feng Shui Master and Chinese astrologer Kelly McCloskey to break down what the Year of the Horse really means — and how to work with its energy instead of burning out or being left behind. Horse energy is bold, fiery and high-momentum. It rewards confidence, leadership and action, but it also exposes chaos, impatience and misalignment. This episode is your guide to navigating the year with clarity, strategy and intention.

In this episode, we cover: Why Chinese New Year is a more powerful energetic reset than January 1 What Horse energy represents — and why this year feels faster, louder and more intense How to use Horse energy to your advantage in career, business and life The biggest mistakes people make during high-momentum years (and how to avoid burnout) Why your Chinese zodiac animal matters more than you think A high-level breakdown of what each zodiac animal can expect this year Simple feng shui shifts to support momentum, health and balance How to stay grounded while still making bold moves

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