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1974 Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Wood Tiger
1974 is the year of the Wood Tiger (甲寅, Jia Yin). The Chinese year began on Wednesday, January 23, 1974 and ran until February 10, 1975. If you were born in that window, your animal sign is the Tiger and your element is Wood.
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| Animal sign | Tiger (虎) |
|---|---|
| Element | Yang Wood |
| Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch | 甲寅 (Jia Yin) |
| Na Yin (sound element) | Great Stream Water (大溪水) |
| Chinese New Year dates | January 23, 1974 to February 10, 1975 |
| BaZi year starts (Lichun) | February 4, 1974, about 12:57 Beijing time |
| Age in 2027 | Turns 53 |
立春Born in January or February 1974?
In the popular calendar, the 1974 zodiac year began with Chinese New Year on January 23, 1974. Anyone born from January 1 to January 22, 1974 belongs to the previous year, the Water Ox. BaZi (Four Pillars) astrology changes the year at Lichun, the start of spring, which fell on February 4, 1974 at about 12:57 Beijing time. That was after New Year, so if you were born between January 23 and February 3, 1974 (or on February 4 before about 12:57), the popular calendar makes you a Wood Tiger while BaZi still counts you as a Water Ox.
Not sure? The Chinese zodiac calculator checks your exact birth date in both systems.
性格Wood Tiger personality
Tigers are brave, confident and independent. They love a challenge, stand up for others and act on conviction. Wood adds warmth, growth and a cooperative streak, so the Tiger of a Wood year tends to be generous, idealistic and good with people.
合冲1974 Tiger compatibility
The Tiger's natural matches are the Horse and the Dog (its trine partners) and the Pig (its secret friend). The most challenging pairing is with the Monkey, the sign directly opposite. See the full Chinese zodiac compatibility chart.
流年The 1974 Tiger in 2027
2027 is the year of the Fire Goat. For the Tiger: No clash with Tai Sui. Your Wood feeds the year's Fire. Read the full Year of the Tiger 2027 forecast.
问答Questions about 1974
What Chinese zodiac is 1974?
1974 is the year of the Wood Tiger (甲寅). If you were born before Chinese New Year on January 23, 1974, your sign is the previous animal.
What element is 1974 in Chinese astrology?
The element of 1974 is Yang Wood, from the Heavenly Stem 甲 (Jia). Its Na Yin, or sound element, is Great Stream Water.
When did Chinese New Year 1974 start?
Chinese New Year 1974 fell on Wednesday, January 23, 1974, and the year ran until February 10, 1975. In BaZi astrology the year starts at Lichun instead, on February 4, 1974.
Who is the 1974 Tiger compatible with?
The Tiger's best matches are the Horse, Dog and Pig. The most challenging match is the Monkey.
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