Wood Dragon Chinese Zodiac
木龙 mù lóng
A Wood Dragon was born in a Dragon year ending in 4 or 5: 1904, 1964, 2024 and 2084. Wood feeds the Dragon's ambition. The Wood Dragon is described as imaginative and idealistic, less domineering than other Dragons, with big plans that include other people.
- Wood
- Dragon
- Yang
Wood Dragon at a Glance
- Years
- 1904, 1964, 2024 and 2084
- Year element
- Wood 木 (years ending in 4 or 5)
- Dragon's own element
- Earth
- Yin or Yang
- Yang
- Year names
- 甲辰
- Next Wood Dragon year
- 2084
The Wood Dragon Builds Plans That Include Others
Dragons are the signs of ambition. Of the five, tradition calls the Wood Dragon the idealist, the one whose big plans come with room for other people, in contrast to the commanding Metal Dragon.
There are two living generations of Wood Dragons: the 1964 babies, the last Boomer year, who turn 62 in 2026, and the 2024 babies, turning 2. Grandparent and grandchild can share this exact sign.
Which Years Are Wood Dragon Years?
The most recent Wood Dragon year began on Feb 10, 2024 and ended on Jan 28, 2025; the next comes in 2084. Born in January or February? Compare your birthday with the Begins column.
| Year | Begins | Ends | Year name | Sound element | Age in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | Feb 16, 1904 | Feb 3, 1905 | 甲辰 | 覆灯火 | 121 or 122 |
| 1964 Chinese zodiac | Feb 13, 1964 | Feb 1, 1965 | 甲辰 | 覆灯火 | 61 or 62 |
| 2024 Chinese zodiac | Feb 10, 2024 | Jan 28, 2025 | 甲辰 | 覆灯火 | 1 or 2 |
| 2084 | The next cycle, beyond the dates on this site | ||||
The sound element (Na Yin) is a second element that the sexagenary year name carries, and it is shown in Chinese. Find any other year on the Chinese zodiac years chart.
Wood Dragon Strengths and Challenges
Strengths of the Wood Dragon
- Visionary
- Inspiring
- Idealistic
Challenges of the Wood Dragon
- Grandiose
- Impatient with detail
- Scattered
Wood Dragon in Love and at Work
In Love
Romantic and generous, and loyal once committed.
At Work
Excels in creative leadership, start-ups and projects with a mission.
The Five Kinds of Dragon
The Dragon's own element is always Earth; the birth year adds the second. For the Wood Dragon, Wood restrains Earth, so the year keeps the Dragon in check.
| Type | Years | With the Dragon's Earth |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Dragon | 1904, 1964, 2024, 2084 | Wood restrains Earth |
| Fire Dragon Chinese zodiac | 1916, 1976, 2036, 2096 | Fire feeds Earth |
| Earth Dragon Chinese zodiac | 1928, 1988, 2048 | Doubled |
| Metal Dragon Chinese zodiac | 1940, 2000, 2060 | Earth feeds Metal |
| Water Dragon Chinese zodiac | 1952, 2012, 2072 | Earth restrains Water |
Wood Dragon Compatibility
Compatibility follows the animal, not the element. Tradition favors the Rat, Monkey and Rooster for the Dragon, and the Dog is its enemy sign.
2026, the Fire Horse Year: Steady
No formal link to the Horse in the traditional rules.
2027, the Fire Goat Year: Steady
No formal link to the Goat in the traditional rules.
Other Wood Signs
All twelve animals have a Wood year. Each is a different mix.
- Wood Rat Chinese zodiac1924, 1984
- Wood Ox Chinese zodiac1925, 1985
- Wood Tiger Chinese zodiac1974, 2034
- Wood Rabbit Chinese zodiac1975, 2035
- Wood Snake Chinese zodiac1965, 2025
- Wood Horse Chinese zodiac1954, 2014
- Wood Goat Chinese zodiac1955, 2015
- Wood Monkey Chinese zodiac1944, 2004
- Wood Rooster Chinese zodiac1945, 2005
- Wood Dog Chinese zodiac1934, 1994
- Wood Pig Chinese zodiac1935, 1995
Wood Dragon Chinese Zodiac FAQ
What is a Wood Dragon?
A Wood Dragon is someone born in a Dragon year that ends in 4 or 5. Wood Dragon years include 1904, 1964, 2024 and 2084. Tradition describes the Wood Dragon as visionary, inspiring and idealistic.
What years are Wood Dragon years?
1904, 1964, 2024 and 2084. The 2024 year ran from Feb 10, 2024 to Jan 28, 2025.
Is the Dragon a Wood sign?
The Dragon's own element is Earth, which never changes. Wood is the element of the birth year, so a Wood Dragon carries both. The two are different things.
How old is a Wood Dragon?
The most recent Wood Dragon years are 1964 and 2024. In 2026 someone born in 2024 turns 2.
When is the next Wood Dragon year?
2084. Dragon years return every 12 years and each element every 60.