木Chinese zodiac · Wood element
Wood Horse 1954 · 2014 · 2074 · 甲午 (jiǎ wǔ)
Wood Horses are energetic and independent like every Horse, with an added streak of generosity and idealism. This combination comes round only once every 60 years.
- Yang Wood
- Animal: Horse
- Element: Wood 木
- Every 60 years
Year of the Wood Horse dates
| Year | Dates | Stem-branch |
|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 3 Feb 1954 – 23 Jan 1955 | 甲午 (jiǎ wǔ) |
| 2014 | 31 Jan 2014 – 18 Feb 2015 | 甲午 (jiǎ wǔ) |
| 2074 | 27 Jan 2074 – 14 Feb 2075 | 甲午 (jiǎ wǔ) |
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What makes the Wood Horse different
At heart this is still a Horse: energetic, independent and sociable. 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 feeds Fire
In the five-element cycle Wood generates Fire, the Horse’s own fixed element. The year element supports the sign, so Wood Horses tend to find that their natural talents come easily.
Wood Horse strengths and challenges
Strengths
- Generous and cooperative
- Thinks long-term and plans for growth
- Energetic and upbeat
- Independent and self-reliant
Watch out for
- Takes on too much at once
- Can spread energy too thinly
- Impatient
- Restless and easily bored
Wood Horse in love
Wood softens the sign, making it more open-hearted and more willing to compromise. Horses fall in love quickly and wholeheartedly.
Wood Horse career and money
Wood favors teamwork, steady growth and projects that develop over years. Horses thrive on variety, movement and contact with people.
- Sales and marketing
- Travel and tourism
- Journalism and media
- Sport and performance
The other types of Horse
The same animal behaves differently under each element. Compare the Wood Horse with the other four types, or read the full Year of the Horse guide.
The Wood years
Each element rules two years in a row, one Yang and one Yin. The Wood Horse year is followed by the Wood Goat. Wood is linked with spring, the color green and the east. Read more about the five elements.
Wood Horse questions, answered
What years are the Year of the Wood Horse?
The Year of the Wood Horse falls in 1954, 2014 and 2074. It comes round once every 60 years. The exact dates are 3 Feb 1954 – 23 Jan 1955; 31 Jan 2014 – 18 Feb 2015; 27 Jan 2074 – 14 Feb 2075.
What is the Wood Horse personality?
Wood Horses are energetic and independent like every Horse, 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 Horse compatible with?
Like all Horses, the Wood Horse is most compatible with the Tiger, Dog and Goat, and finds the Rat and Ox more challenging.
How is the Wood Horse different from other Horses?
In the five-element cycle Wood generates Fire, the Horse’s own fixed element. The year element supports the sign, so Wood Horses tend to find that their natural talents come easily.
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Enter your date of birth to confirm your Chinese zodiac animal and element, plus your star sign and life path number.
