People born in 1978 are Mu5, which means Golden Horse. Heavenly Stem Yang Earth corresponds to Five Elements and Earth, and is called a golden-colored horse.
As of 2026, those born in 1978 will be 48 years old if their birthday has passed, or 49 years old.
People born in the year of the Horse are like this. Lively, free and passionate. Honest, sociable and driven.
However, there is one thing to note. In Myungri, the standard for the Chinese Zodiac sign is not January 1st but Ipchun (立春, around February 4th every year) . So, people born in January 1978 and early February may actually be Snakes from the previous year, 1977. It is safe to check your exact zodiac sign by your date of birth.