Wood Tiger Chinese Zodiac
木虎 mù hǔ
A Wood Tiger was born in a Tiger year ending in 4 or 5: 1914, 1974, 2034 and 2094. Wood is the Tiger's own element, so the Wood Tiger is the Tiger doubled. Tradition calls it the most balanced of the five Tigers: brave and confident, but friendly, creative and willing to share the credit.
- Wood
- Tiger
- Yang
Wood Tiger at a Glance
- Years
- 1914, 1974, 2034 and 2094
- Year element
- Wood 木 (years ending in 4 or 5)
- Tiger's own element
- Wood
- Yin or Yang
- Yang
- Year names
- 甲寅
- Next Wood Tiger year
- 2034
The Wood Tiger, Tiger at Its Most Natural
Because Wood is the Tiger’s own element, tradition treats this as the Tiger in balance: bold without the recklessness of the Fire Tiger or the rigidity of the Metal Tiger. It is the Tiger most willing to lead from the middle of a team.
The 1974 Wood Tigers are Gen X and turn 52 in 2026. Before them came the 1914 Wood Tigers; after them, the next arrive in 2034.
Which Years Are Wood Tiger Years?
The most recent Wood Tiger year began on Jan 23, 1974 and ended on Feb 10, 1975; the next comes in 2034. Born in January or February? Compare your birthday with the Begins column.
| Year | Begins | Ends | Year name | Sound element | Age in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | Jan 26, 1914 | Feb 13, 1915 | 甲寅 | 大溪水 | 111 or 112 |
| 1974 Chinese zodiac | Jan 23, 1974 | Feb 10, 1975 | 甲寅 | 大溪水 | 51 or 52 |
| 2034 | Feb 19, 2034 | Feb 7, 2035 | 甲寅 | 大溪水 | - |
| 2094 | 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 Tiger Strengths and Challenges
Strengths of the Wood Tiger
- Courageous
- Balanced
- Charismatic
Challenges of the Wood Tiger
- Overconfident
- Restless
- Takes on too much
Wood Tiger in Love and at Work
In Love
Passionate and generous, and happiest with a partner who has their own goals.
At Work
A natural leader who inspires a team and likes to start new things.
The Five Kinds of Tiger
The Tiger's own element is always Wood; the birth year adds the second. For the Wood Tiger, the year element is the Tiger's own Wood, so it is doubled.
| Type | Years | With the Tiger's Wood |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Tiger | 1914, 1974, 2034, 2094 | Doubled |
| Fire Tiger Chinese zodiac | 1926, 1986, 2046 | Wood feeds Fire |
| Earth Tiger Chinese zodiac | 1938, 1998, 2058 | Wood restrains Earth |
| Metal Tiger Chinese zodiac | 1950, 2010, 2070 | Metal restrains Wood |
| Water Tiger Chinese zodiac | 1902, 1962, 2022, 2082 | Water feeds Wood |
Wood Tiger Compatibility
Compatibility follows the animal, not the element. Tradition favors the Horse, Dog and Pig for the Tiger, and the Monkey is its enemy sign.
2026, the Fire Horse Year: Supported
Link to the Horse: Trine partner (三合).
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 Rabbit Chinese zodiac1975, 2035
- Wood Dragon Chinese zodiac1964, 2024
- 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 Tiger Chinese Zodiac FAQ
What is a Wood Tiger?
A Wood Tiger is someone born in a Tiger year that ends in 4 or 5. Wood Tiger years include 1914, 1974, 2034 and 2094. Tradition describes the Wood Tiger as courageous, balanced and charismatic.
What years are Wood Tiger years?
1914, 1974, 2034 and 2094. The 1974 year ran from Jan 23, 1974 to Feb 10, 1975.
Is the Tiger really a Wood sign?
The Tiger's own element is Wood, so Wood Tigers are the Tiger doubled: the sign's nature and the year's element agree.
How old is a Wood Tiger?
The most recent Wood Tiger years are 1974 and 2034. In 2026 someone born in 2034 turns -8.
When is the next Wood Tiger year?
2034. Tiger years return every 12 years and each element every 60.