木Chinese zodiac · Wood element
Wood Dog 1934 · 1994 · 2054 · 甲戌 (jiǎ xū)
Wood Dogs are loyal and honest like every Dog, with an added streak of generosity and idealism. This combination comes round only once every 60 years.
- Yang Wood
- Animal: Dog
- Element: Wood 木
- Every 60 years
Year of the Wood Dog dates
| Year | Dates | Stem-branch |
|---|---|---|
| 1934 | 14 Feb 1934 – 3 Feb 1935 | 甲戌 (jiǎ xū) |
| 1994 | 10 Feb 1994 – 30 Jan 1995 | 甲戌 (jiǎ xū) |
| 2054 | 8 Feb 2054 – 27 Jan 2055 | 甲戌 (jiǎ xū) |
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What makes the Wood Dog different
At heart this is still a Dog: loyal, honest and protective. Wood is the element of growth. It brings warmth, generosity and a cooperative spirit, and Wood types are expansive thinkers who like to build things with other people.
Wood tempers Earth
Wood controls Earth, the Dog’s native element. The year element reins the sign in, giving Wood Dogs more self-discipline than others of their sign, along with a touch of inner tension.
Wood Dog strengths and challenges
Strengths
- Generous and cooperative
- Thinks long-term and plans for growth
- Loyal and trustworthy
- Fair and principled
Watch out for
- Takes on too much at once
- Can spread energy too thinly
- Anxious or pessimistic
- Stubborn about principles
Wood Dog in love
Wood softens the sign, making it more open-hearted and more willing to compromise. Dogs are faithful, protective partners.
Wood Dog career and money
Wood favors teamwork, steady growth and projects that develop over years. Dogs do well in work with a clear purpose and a duty of care.
- Law and justice
- Teaching and social work
- Healthcare
- Security and public service
The other types of Dog
The same animal behaves differently under each element. Compare the Wood Dog with the other four types, or read the full Year of the Dog guide.
The Wood years
Each element rules two years in a row, one Yang and one Yin. The Wood Dog year is followed by the Wood Pig. Wood is linked with spring, the color green and the east. Read more about the five elements.
Wood Dog questions, answered
What years are the Year of the Wood Dog?
The Year of the Wood Dog falls in 1934, 1994 and 2054. It comes round once every 60 years. The exact dates are 14 Feb 1934 – 3 Feb 1935; 10 Feb 1994 – 30 Jan 1995; 8 Feb 2054 – 27 Jan 2055.
What is the Wood Dog personality?
Wood Dogs are loyal and honest like every Dog, with an added streak of generosity and idealism. It brings warmth, generosity and a cooperative spirit, and Wood types are expansive thinkers who like to build things with other people.
Who is the Wood Dog compatible with?
Like all Dogs, the Wood Dog is most compatible with the Tiger, Horse and Rabbit, and finds the Dragon and Rooster more challenging.
How is the Wood Dog different from other Dogs?
Wood controls Earth, the Dog’s native element. The year element reins the sign in, giving Wood Dogs more self-discipline than others of their sign, along with a touch of inner tension.
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