Parenting Children of The Year of the Wood Horse – January 31, 2014 to February 18, 2015
June 13, 2025 | Philip Young, PhD
The year of the Wood Horse brought a dynamic blend of adventure and independence to children born during this time. These youngsters are highly energetic, with a strong desire for freedom and exploration. Parenting a Wood Horse child involves encouraging their love for learning and providing opportunities for them to take risks. It’s also important to support their need for independence while teaching responsibility. In this article, we’ll explore the unique qualities of Wood Horse children and offer practical tips for nurturing their growth. Join us as we navigate the exciting journey of raising a Wood Horse child.
Wood Horse in 2014 to 2015
The Chinese New Year follows a 60-year cycle, with each year associated with a specific element and animal. In Chinese astrology, the Wood element represents growth, creativity, and balance. Wood Horse children possess a lively spirit, boundless energy, and a thirst for adventure. They are quick thinkers, curious, and independent, always eager to explore the world around them.
These children inherit traits of confidence, determination, and a strong sense of freedom. They are enthusiastic, outgoing, and enjoy taking on new challenges. Wood Horses thrive in dynamic environments where they can express their creativity and learn through experience. They often excel in leadership roles, driven by a desire to make their mark on the world. Their energetic nature and quick wit guide them toward success in both personal and professional endeavors.
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Horse in Chinese Zodiac
What Kind of Parent Are You?
To find out your Chinese Zodiac, animal and element, start at our Chinese Zodiac page. https://beta.askastrology.com/astrology/astrology-types/chinese-astrology/. Once there you can locate your year of birth to determine which is your animal. People born in late January and most of February need to look carefully for their animal. The Chinese New Year occurs on the 2nd New Moon after the Winter Solstice, which varies each year. Therefore, the Chinese year start date changes between January 21st and February 20th every year. Someone born on February 1st might be the animal of the preceding year or the incoming year.
Once you determine your animal, go to the linked animal page from the main page and see which element you have. I was born in April 1968, so I am a Monkey. I visited the page for Monkey (https://beta.askastrology.com/zodiac-signs/chinese-zodiac/monkey/). Between January 30, 1968 and February 16, 1969 the element is Earth. I am an Earth Monkey. If I had a child during the Year of the Wood Horse, I would parent them as an Earth Monkey.
Animal Parent to Wood Horse
Each animal of the Chinese Zodiac interacts differently with a Wood Horse child, creating unique strengths and dynamics:
Rat: You support your Wood Horse child’s curiosity and quick thinking, encouraging them to channel their energy into learning and exploration.
Ox: You offer stability and structure, helping your Wood Horse child focus their natural independence while keeping them grounded.
Tiger: You inspire your Wood Horse child to take risks and embrace their bold spirit, while nurturing their sense of adventure.
Rabbit: You provide a peaceful environment that fosters your Wood Horse child’s creative imagination, supporting their energetic nature.
Dragon: You encourage your Wood Horse child’s ambition and vision, helping them harness their determination to turn dreams into reality.
Snake: You offer wisdom and patience, helping your Wood Horse child refine their ideas and channel their energies into success.
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Horse: You share a deep understanding of their energetic, adventurous spirit, supporting their desire for independence and personal growth.
Goat: You provide a nurturing environment for your child to express themselves, while guiding them to take the lead in life.
Monkey: You help your Wood Horse child refine their wit and cleverness, encouraging them to pursue their ideas with determination.
Rooster: You teach your child discipline and organization, helping them turn their adventurous ideas into concrete results.
Dog: You offer emotional stability and support, encouraging your child to stay true to their values while pursuing their dreams.
Pig: You guide your child to use their creativity and energy to inspire others, helping them make meaningful contributions to others.
After determining your animal connection, explore the element interactions below for deeper insights.
Element Parent to Wood Child
Similarly, each element interacts in specific ways with other elements. Below are explanations of the parent element to the Wood child:
Wood Parent: You inspire your Wood child with creativity and growth. Guide them to channel their energy into nurturing their talents while teaching the importance of patience and persistence.
Fire Parent: You energize your Wood child, encouraging them to pursue their passions and dreams with enthusiasm. Help them direct their vibrant energy toward meaningful projects while teaching them to remain focused.
Earth Parent: You provide stability and grounding, helping your Wood child organize their ideas and channel their energy into practical steps. You offer structure while allowing them the freedom to grow.
Metal Parent: You teach your Wood child discipline and resilience, helping them refine their ideas and focus their energy. Your strength and control guide them to turn creativity into actionable goals.
Water Parent: You support your Wood child emotionally, helping them connect with their intuition. Encourage them to balance their dynamic energy with emotional reflection and self-awareness.
Now, with the knowledge of your element and animal, you can pull together a sense of how you should parent.
Actual Parent to Child Formula
I will use my Earth Monkey element and animal as an example. I need to use “stability and grounding, to organize their ideas and channel their energy into practical steps.” Additionally, I aim to “refine their wit and cleverness, encouraging them to pursue their ideas with determination.”
Understanding your own Chinese Zodiac sign and that of your child can greatly enhance the parenting journey. By recognizing the unique traits associated with each zodiac animal, parents can better support and nurture their child’s development. This awareness helps with empathy, communication, and a deeper connection between parent and child. Moreover, it helps parents anticipate and navigate potential conflicts or misunderstandings, promoting a positive environment for everyone. Ultimately, embracing this ancient wisdom can lead to more fulfilling and rewarding parenting experiences.
I am a spiritual adviser located in Cary, North Carolina. I earned my PhD in English from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 1996 and had a career in academics until 2007, when I retired to become a stay-at-home father. In 2013 I “hung out my shingle” starting my business Black Unykorn Enterprises, LLC. I provide spiritual guidance using different tools: astrology, tarot/oracle cards, numerology, and past life regression (using muscle testing). With a home office, Zoom, WeChat, and WhatsApp, I work with local clients in person and distance clients from around the world. You can read about my practice and contact me through my website: https://www.blackunykorn.com.