Lunar New Year is almost here, and Glasshouse Fragrances is ready to embrace the Fire Horse

In excellent news for those that struggled a little during the Year of the Wood Snake, Chinese New Year, occurring on February 17, 2026, ushers in the Year of the Fire Horse. For 12 months, the Fire Horse will set an intense tone that triggers dramatic shifts, speedy action, and rebellious energy.
It is said that Fire Horse energy amplifies the Horse’s natural independence and restlessness, creating a powerful drive for freedom, self-expression, and breaking away from limitations. Historically and socially, Fire Horse years often coincide with upheaval, cultural shifts, and bold collective movements, where people feel compelled to challenge authority, redefine identity, and push for radical change. Hallelujah to that because I think we all feel like we need to be the change we want to see in the world – starting now!

Joining luxury brands like Guerlain, Dior and Dyson, for the Year of the Fire Horse Glasshouse Fragrances has unveiled a stunning limited edition offering - a Freedom of the Horse soy candle, and an exclusive sculpted Candle Holder. Honouring the power, vitality, and unbridled spirit of the horse, long revered in Chinese culture as a symbol of strength, prosperity, and good fortune, Freedom of the Horse captures the mystical energy of the Fire Horse in scent and design.
The striking ceramic candle vessel, adorned with gorgeous illustrations of galloping horses, embodies movement and vitality. Its fragrance is an intoxicating blend of Sweet Leather, Smouldering Incense, and Sunflowers, uplifted with Yellow Rose, Ginger, and Osmanthus, cushioned in soft Cashmere. The result is a scent that evokes freedom, mysticism, and the fiery determination of the horse in full flight and yep, it’s an instant favourite of mine.
For the first time, Glasshouse Fragrances has also created a limited-edition candle holder, specially designed to complement the Freedom of the Horse candle. Beautifully crafted and intricately detailed, it celebrates the strength, freedom, and grace of the Year of the Horse, and invires prosperity and good fortune for the year ahead.

Love! Both the Freedom of the Horse 380g Soy Candle, RRP $64.95, and Freedom of the Horse 380g Candle Accessory, RRP $119.00 are available from nz.glasshousefragrances.com.