In ancient Chinese mythology, when the old order of the world could no longer be maintained, a divine beast called the Dragon Horse would rise from the Yellow River. It has scales like a dragon and is as fast as a horse, carrying on its back a new map of the universe: symbolizing the heavens' readiness to rewrite those things that have become rigid, unjust, or unbalanced. It appears during times when the system is rigid, power is detached from life, and the old order must give way to truth. In the earliest texts, its arrival signifies a change in destiny—a end to one era and the beginning of another. The energy of the Fire Horse is not for destruction for its own sake, but to clear away what is no longer useful. It is a force capable of breaking through fear, stagnation, and entrenched structures, making room for justice, freedom, and new possibilities. As we step into the new year, we walk alongside the Fire Horse.