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1984 Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Wood Rat
1984 is the year of the Wood Rat (甲子, Jia Zi). The Chinese year began on Thursday, February 2, 1984 and ran until February 19, 1985. If you were born in that window, your animal sign is the Rat and your element is Wood.
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| Animal sign | Rat (鼠) |
|---|---|
| Element | Yang Wood |
| Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch | 甲子 (Jia Zi) |
| Na Yin (sound element) | Gold in the Sea (海中金) |
| Chinese New Year dates | February 2, 1984 to February 19, 1985 |
| BaZi year starts (Lichun) | February 4, 1984, about 23:25 Beijing time |
| Age in 2027 | Turns 43 |
立春Born in January or February 1984?
In the popular calendar, the 1984 zodiac year began with Chinese New Year on February 2, 1984. Anyone born from January 1 to February 1, 1984 belongs to the previous year, the Water Pig. BaZi (Four Pillars) astrology changes the year at Lichun, the start of spring, which fell on February 4, 1984 at about 23:25 Beijing time. That was after New Year, so if you were born between February 2 and February 3, 1984 (or on February 4 before about 23:25), the popular calendar makes you a Wood Rat while BaZi still counts you as a Water Pig.
Not sure? The Chinese zodiac calculator checks your exact birth date in both systems.
性格Wood Rat personality
Rats are quick-witted, resourceful and sociable, with a sharp eye for opportunity. They adapt fast, plan ahead and rarely miss a chance. Wood adds warmth, growth and a cooperative streak, so the Rat of a Wood year tends to be generous, idealistic and good with people.
合冲1984 Rat compatibility
The Rat's natural matches are the Dragon and the Monkey (its trine partners) and the Ox (its secret friend). The most challenging pairing is with the Horse, the sign directly opposite. See the full Chinese zodiac compatibility chart.
流年The 1984 Rat in 2027
2027 is the year of the Fire Goat. For the Rat: Harm pair with the Goat (子未相害). A year to say exactly what you mean. Read the full Year of the Rat 2027 forecast.
问答Questions about 1984
What Chinese zodiac is 1984?
1984 is the year of the Wood Rat (甲子). If you were born before Chinese New Year on February 2, 1984, your sign is the previous animal.
What element is 1984 in Chinese astrology?
The element of 1984 is Yang Wood, from the Heavenly Stem 甲 (Jia). Its Na Yin, or sound element, is Gold in the Sea.
When did Chinese New Year 1984 start?
Chinese New Year 1984 fell on Thursday, February 2, 1984, and the year ran until February 19, 1985. In BaZi astrology the year starts at Lichun instead, on February 4, 1984.
Who is the 1984 Rat compatible with?
The Rat's best matches are the Dragon, Monkey and Ox. The most challenging match is the Horse.
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