Chinese zodiac 1974: Wood Tiger
If you were born in 1974, your Chinese zodiac sign is the Tiger and your element is Wood (Yang). Courage, magnetism and an independent spirit. Here you see what that combination means and from which exact date your year counts in Saju.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Birth year | 1974 |
| Year pillar (stem and branch) | 甲寅 (Jiǎ Yín) |
| Sign | 🐅 Tiger |
| Element of the year | Wood |
| Polarity | Yang |
| Your Saju year starts | February 3, 23:57 (UTC−5) |
How your year is formed
In Saju every year has a heavenly stem and an earthly branch. 1974 is 甲寅: the stem 甲 is Wood Yang ("The Great Tree": the tree that opens the way) and the branch 寅 is the Tiger. Together they make the year of the Wood Tiger.
Your element and your animal
The element of the year (Wood) and the animal's own element (Wood) match: the energy is reinforced and the character shows clearly. The challenge is usually not to overdo those same traits.
In Saju, the Wood element is associated with growth, flexibility and a desire to learn. It is an image to recognize yourself, not a fixed label: everyone lives it in their own way.
Born in January or February 1974?
Your Saju year starts on February 3, 1974 at 23:57 (UTC−5, approximate). If you were born before that moment, your sign is that of the previous year: 1973: Water Ox. If you were born after, it is that of 1974. The free calculator resolves it with your exact date and time.
What the Tiger is like in Saju
The Tiger (寅) represents courage and initiative: the energy that opens spring. It is intense, generous and protective, with a strong sense of justice. It needs freedom to feel in its element.
It loves with passion and a protector’s instinct. It gets bored with monotony; it thrives with partners who share its energy and respect its independence.
Other Tiger years
These are the birth years of the Tiger sign in the range of this guide, with their element:
Nearby years
Frequently asked questions
What Chinese zodiac sign am I if I was born in 1974?
If you were born in 1974 after February 3 23:57, your sign is the Wood Tiger. If you were born before that date, the previous year counts: 1973: Water Ox.
What element do I have if I was born in 1974?
The element of the year 1974 is Wood. It combines with your animal (Tiger) to give your symbolic character in Saju.
This content is a philosophical and cultural reading to reflect on yourself, not a prediction or professional advice.
Calculate your saju chart for free
Enter your birth date and discover your Four Pillars, your Day Master and the balance of your five elements. The calculation runs in your own browser.
Calculate my chart →Get the monthly horoscope and news
Leave your email and we will let you know when we publish the monthly horoscope and new content. No spam.