1974 Chinese zodiac: year of the Wood Tiger
1974 was the year of the Wood Tiger in the Chinese zodiac. It began on 23 January 1974 and ended on 10 February 1975.
1974 is the year of the Wood Tiger (Yang). The Chinese year of the Tiger ran from 23 January 1974 to 10 February 1975, so anyone born between those dates is a Wood Tiger. Babies born in 1974 before 23 January 1974 belong to the Water Ox of 1973.
1974 Wood Tiger personality
People born in the year of the Tiger are brave, competitive and confident. Their strengths are courage, leadership and a strong sense of justice; their watch-outs are impulsiveness and impatience.
The Wood element adds growth, creativity and generosity, so the Wood Tiger of 1974 combines the Tiger's nature with wood qualities. Yang years are traditionally seen as outgoing and active.
Careers that suit the Tiger: leadership, sport, the armed forces, entrepreneurship.
Born in January or February 1974?
The Chinese year does not start on 1 January. In 1974, Chinese New Year fell on 23 January 1974.
- Born 23 January 1974 or later in 1974: Wood Tiger.
- Born 1 January – 22 January 1974: Water Ox (1973 sign).
Tiger compatibility
| Match | Signs |
|---|---|
| Best (same triangle) | Horse, Dog |
| Secret friend | Pig |
| Traditional clash | Monkey |
Other Tiger years
1938, 1950, 1962, 1986, 1998, 2010. The Wood Tiger itself returns in 2034.
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Frequently asked questions
What Chinese zodiac is 1974?
The Wood Tiger, for births from 23 January 1974 to 10 February 1975.
What if I was born in January or early February 1974?
If you were born before 23 January 1974, your sign is the Water Ox of 1973, because the Chinese year had not yet changed.
What element is 1974 in the Chinese zodiac?
Wood (Yang). Wood is linked with growth, creativity and generosity; its colour is green.
Which signs are compatible with the Tiger?
Best matches are the Horse and Dog, plus the Pig as a "secret friend". The traditional clash is with the Monkey.
When is the next Wood Tiger year?
2034. The same animal and element combination returns every 60 years.
How old is someone born in 1974 in 2026?
They turn 52 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.