2014 Chinese zodiac: year of the Wood Horse
2014 was the year of the Wood Horse in the Chinese zodiac. It began on 31 January 2014 and ended on 18 February 2015.
2014 is the year of the Wood Horse (Yang). The Chinese year of the Horse ran from 31 January 2014 to 18 February 2015, so anyone born between those dates is a Wood Horse. Babies born in 2014 before 31 January 2014 belong to the Water Snake of 2013.
2014 Wood Horse personality
People born in the year of the Horse are energetic, free-spirited and warm. Their strengths are enthusiasm, independence and a love of movement; their watch-outs are impatience and losing interest quickly.
The Wood element adds growth, creativity and generosity, so the Wood Horse of 2014 combines the Horse's nature with wood qualities. Yang years are traditionally seen as outgoing and active.
Careers that suit the Horse: travel, sales, sport, journalism, performing arts.
Born in January or February 2014?
The Chinese year does not start on 1 January. In 2014, Chinese New Year fell on 31 January 2014.
- Born 31 January 2014 or later in 2014: Wood Horse.
- Born 1 January – 30 January 2014: Water Snake (2013 sign).
Horse compatibility
| Match | Signs |
|---|---|
| Best (same triangle) | Tiger, Dog |
| Secret friend | Goat |
| Traditional clash | Rat |
Other Horse years
1978, 1990, 2002, 2026, 2038. The Wood Horse itself returns in 2074.
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Frequently asked questions
What Chinese zodiac is 2014?
The Wood Horse, for births from 31 January 2014 to 18 February 2015.
What if I was born in January or early February 2014?
If you were born before 31 January 2014, your sign is the Water Snake of 2013, because the Chinese year had not yet changed.
What element is 2014 in the Chinese zodiac?
Wood (Yang). Wood is linked with growth, creativity and generosity; its colour is green.
Which signs are compatible with the Horse?
Best matches are the Tiger and Dog, plus the Goat as a "secret friend". The traditional clash is with the Rat.
When is the next Wood Horse year?
2074. The same animal and element combination returns every 60 years.
How old is someone born in 2014 in 2026?
They turn 12 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.