THE Year of the Fire Horse begins on Feb. 17 with a mix of optimism and caution among Filipinos as the nation enters a year astrologically associated with energy, speed, ambition and transformation. Cultural forecasters and Philippine feng shui practitioners say 2026 could be a year of bold moves for government, business and everyday life, but only for those who plan carefully, stay disciplined and adapt quickly to change.In the Chinese zodiac, which has been embraced in Filipino culture through centuries of Chinese Filipino influence and festivities, the Horse is the seventh sign of the 12-year cycle, symbolizing freedom, progress…