木Chinese zodiac · Wood element
Wood Pig 1935 · 1995 · 2055 · 乙亥 (yǐ hài)
Wood Pigs are generous and sincere like every Pig, with an added streak of generosity and idealism. This combination comes round only once every 60 years.
- Yin Wood
- Animal: Pig
- Element: Wood 木
- Every 60 years
Year of the Wood Pig dates
| Year | Dates | Stem-branch |
|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 4 Feb 1935 – 23 Jan 1936 | 乙亥 (yǐ hài) |
| 1995 | 31 Jan 1995 – 18 Feb 1996 | 乙亥 (yǐ hài) |
| 2055 | 28 Jan 2055 – 14 Feb 2056 | 乙亥 (yǐ hài) |
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What makes the Wood Pig different
At heart this is still a Pig: generous, sincere and easy-going. Wood is the element of growth. It brings warmth, generosity and a cooperative spirit, and Wood types are expansive thinkers who like to build things with other people.
Water feeds Wood
The Pig’s native Water generates Wood. These Pigs pour their energy outward into what they create, which makes them productive and expressive, though they need to guard against running themselves down.
Wood Pig strengths and challenges
Strengths
- Generous and cooperative
- Thinks long-term and plans for growth
- Honest and sincere
- Diligent
Watch out for
- Takes on too much at once
- Can spread energy too thinly
- Overindulges
- Avoids conflict
Wood Pig in love
Wood softens the sign, making it more open-hearted and more willing to compromise. Pigs are affectionate, devoted partners who love creating a comfortable home.
Wood Pig career and money
Wood favors teamwork, steady growth and projects that develop over years. Pigs succeed through steady effort and goodwill.
- Hospitality and food
- Healthcare and charity
- Retail and customer service
- Entertainment
The other types of Pig
The same animal behaves differently under each element. Compare the Wood Pig with the other four types, or read the full Year of the Pig guide.
The Wood years
Each element rules two years in a row, one Yang and one Yin. The Wood Pig year is preceded by the Wood Dog. Wood is linked with spring, the color green and the east. Read more about the five elements.
Wood Pig questions, answered
What years are the Year of the Wood Pig?
The Year of the Wood Pig falls in 1935, 1995 and 2055. It comes round once every 60 years. The exact dates are 4 Feb 1935 – 23 Jan 1936; 31 Jan 1995 – 18 Feb 1996; 28 Jan 2055 – 14 Feb 2056.
What is the Wood Pig personality?
Wood Pigs are generous and sincere like every Pig, with an added streak of generosity and idealism. It brings warmth, generosity and a cooperative spirit, and Wood types are expansive thinkers who like to build things with other people.
Who is the Wood Pig compatible with?
Like all Pigs, the Wood Pig is most compatible with the Rabbit, Goat and Tiger, and finds the Snake and Monkey more challenging.
How is the Wood Pig different from other Pigs?
The Pig’s native Water generates Wood. These Pigs pour their energy outward into what they create, which makes them productive and expressive, though they need to guard against running themselves down.
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