1964 Chinese zodiac: year of the Wood Dragon
1964 was the year of the Wood Dragon in the Chinese zodiac. It began on 13 February 1964 and ended on 1 February 1965.
1964 is the year of the Wood Dragon (Yang). The Chinese year of the Dragon ran from 13 February 1964 to 1 February 1965, so anyone born between those dates is a Wood Dragon. Babies born in 1964 before 13 February 1964 belong to the Water Rabbit of 1963.
1964 Wood Dragon personality
People born in the year of the Dragon are confident, ambitious and charismatic. Their strengths are vision, energy and natural authority; their watch-outs are pride and a dislike of being told what to do.
The Wood element adds growth, creativity and generosity, so the Wood Dragon of 1964 combines the Dragon's nature with wood qualities. Yang years are traditionally seen as outgoing and active.
Careers that suit the Dragon: management, politics, entertainment, start-ups.
Born in January or February 1964?
The Chinese year does not start on 1 January. In 1964, Chinese New Year fell on 13 February 1964.
- Born 13 February 1964 or later in 1964: Wood Dragon.
- Born 1 January – 12 February 1964: Water Rabbit (1963 sign).
Dragon compatibility
| Match | Signs |
|---|---|
| Best (same triangle) | Rat, Monkey |
| Secret friend | Rooster |
| Traditional clash | Dog |
Other Dragon years
1928, 1940, 1952, 1976, 1988, 2000. The Wood Dragon itself returns in 2024.
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Frequently asked questions
What Chinese zodiac is 1964?
The Wood Dragon, for births from 13 February 1964 to 1 February 1965.
What if I was born in January or early February 1964?
If you were born before 13 February 1964, your sign is the Water Rabbit of 1963, because the Chinese year had not yet changed.
What element is 1964 in the Chinese zodiac?
Wood (Yang). Wood is linked with growth, creativity and generosity; its colour is green.
Which signs are compatible with the Dragon?
Best matches are the Rat and Monkey, plus the Rooster as a "secret friend". The traditional clash is with the Dog.
When is the next Wood Dragon year?
2084. The same animal and element combination returns every 60 years.
How old is someone born in 1964 in 2026?
They turn 62 during 2026.
Source and method
Chinese New Year dates (China Standard Time) were cross-checked against two independent lunar-calendar tables and published listings. Animals and elements follow the traditional 60-year (sexagenary) cycle.