木Chinese zodiac · Wood element
Wood Tiger 1914 · 1974 · 2034 · 2094 · 甲寅 (jiǎ yín)
Wood Tigers are brave and confident like every Tiger, with an added streak of generosity and idealism. This combination comes round only once every 60 years.
- Yang Wood
- Animal: Tiger
- Element: Wood 木
- Every 60 years
Year of the Wood Tiger dates
| Year | Dates | Stem-branch |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 26 Jan 1914 – 13 Feb 1915 | 甲寅 (jiǎ yín) |
| 1974 | 23 Jan 1974 – 10 Feb 1975 | 甲寅 (jiǎ yín) |
| 2034 | 19 Feb 2034 – 7 Feb 2035 | 甲寅 (jiǎ yín) |
| 2094 | 15 Feb 2094 – 4 Feb 2095 | 甲寅 (jiǎ yín) |
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What makes the Wood Tiger different
At heart this is still a Tiger: brave, confident and magnetic. 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.
Double Wood
The Tiger’s own fixed element is Wood, so a Wood year doubles it. Everything typical of the Tiger is turned up: the strengths are stronger, and so are the excesses.
Wood Tiger strengths and challenges
Strengths
- Generous and cooperative
- Thinks long-term and plans for growth
- Courageous and decisive
- Charismatic leader
Watch out for
- Takes on too much at once
- Can spread energy too thinly
- Impulsive and impatient
- Dislikes taking orders
Wood Tiger in love
Wood softens the sign, making it more open-hearted and more willing to compromise. Tigers fall hard and love intensely.
Wood Tiger career and money
Wood favors teamwork, steady growth and projects that develop over years. Tigers shine when they can lead, compete or champion a cause.
- Management and leadership
- Politics and advocacy
- Travel and exploration
- Performing arts and sport
The other types of Tiger
The same animal behaves differently under each element. Compare the Wood Tiger with the other four types, or read the full Year of the Tiger guide.
The Wood years
Each element rules two years in a row, one Yang and one Yin. The Wood Tiger year is followed by the Wood Rabbit. Wood is linked with spring, the color green and the east. Read more about the five elements.
Wood Tiger questions, answered
What years are the Year of the Wood Tiger?
The Year of the Wood Tiger falls in 1914, 1974, 2034 and 2094. It comes round once every 60 years. The exact dates are 26 Jan 1914 – 13 Feb 1915; 23 Jan 1974 – 10 Feb 1975; 19 Feb 2034 – 7 Feb 2035; 15 Feb 2094 – 4 Feb 2095.
What is the Wood Tiger personality?
Wood Tigers are brave and confident like every Tiger, 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 Tiger compatible with?
Like all Tigers, the Wood Tiger is most compatible with the Horse, Dog and Pig, and finds the Monkey and Snake more challenging.
How is the Wood Tiger different from other Tigers?
The Tiger’s own fixed element is Wood, so a Wood year doubles it. Everything typical of the Tiger is turned up: the strengths are stronger, and so are the excesses.
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