Wood Pig Chinese Zodiac
木猪 mù zhū
A Wood Pig (also called the Boar) was born in a Pig year ending in 4 or 5: 1935, 1995 and 2055. Wood adds growth to the generous Pig. The Wood Pig is described as kind and sociable, a Pig whose generosity is matched by a love of learning and new experiences.
- Wood
- Pig
- Yin
Wood Pig at a Glance
- Years
- 1935, 1995 and 2055
- Year element
- Wood 木 (years ending in 4 or 5)
- Pig's own element
- Water
- Yin or Yang
- Yin
- Year names
- 乙亥
- Next Wood Pig year
- 2055
The Wood Pig, Generous and Curious
Pigs in Chinese tradition enjoy comfort and good company. The Wood Pig adds an appetite for learning, so it is pictured trying new food, new places and new hobbies, often with friends in tow.
Most living Wood Pigs were born in 1995, Millennials who turn 31 in 2026. The 1935 Wood Pigs, of the Silent Generation, turn 91.
Which Years Are Wood Pig Years?
The most recent Wood Pig year began on Jan 31, 1995 and ended on Feb 18, 1996; the next comes in 2055. Born in January or February? Compare your birthday with the Begins column.
| Year | Begins | Ends | Year name | Sound element | Age in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | Feb 4, 1935 | Jan 23, 1936 | 乙亥 | 山头火 | 90 or 91 |
| 1995 Chinese zodiac | Jan 31, 1995 | Feb 18, 1996 | 乙亥 | 山头火 | 30 or 31 |
| 2055 | The next cycle, beyond the dates on this site | ||||
The sound element (Na Yin) is a second element that the sexagenary year name carries, and it is shown in Chinese. Find any other year on the Chinese zodiac years chart.
Wood Pig Strengths and Challenges
Strengths of the Wood Pig
- Generous
- Sociable
- Open to learning
Challenges of the Wood Pig
- Indulgent
- Gullible
- Overgives
Wood Pig in Love and at Work
In Love
Affectionate and sincere, and a generous host and partner.
At Work
Thrives in hospitality, the arts and any people-centered work.
The Five Kinds of Pig
The Pig's own element is always Water; the birth year adds the second. For the Wood Pig, Water feeds Wood, so the Pig gives out energy to the year.
| Type | Years | With the Pig's Water |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Pig | 1935, 1995, 2055 | Water feeds Wood |
| Fire Pig Chinese zodiac | 1947, 2007, 2067 | Water restrains Fire |
| Earth Pig Chinese zodiac | 1959, 2019, 2079 | Earth restrains Water |
| Metal Pig Chinese zodiac | 1911, 1971, 2031, 2091 | Metal feeds Water |
| Water Pig Chinese zodiac | 1923, 1983, 2043 | Doubled |
Wood Pig Compatibility
Compatibility follows the animal, not the element. Tradition favors the Rabbit, Goat and Tiger for the Pig, and the Snake is its enemy sign.
2026, the Fire Horse Year: Steady
No formal link to the Horse in the traditional rules.
2027, the Fire Goat Year: Supported
Link to the Goat: Trine partner (三合).
Other Wood Signs
All twelve animals have a Wood year. Each is a different mix.
- Wood Rat Chinese zodiac1924, 1984
- Wood Ox Chinese zodiac1925, 1985
- Wood Tiger Chinese zodiac1974, 2034
- Wood Rabbit Chinese zodiac1975, 2035
- Wood Dragon Chinese zodiac1964, 2024
- Wood Snake Chinese zodiac1965, 2025
- Wood Horse Chinese zodiac1954, 2014
- Wood Goat Chinese zodiac1955, 2015
- Wood Monkey Chinese zodiac1944, 2004
- Wood Rooster Chinese zodiac1945, 2005
- Wood Dog Chinese zodiac1934, 1994
Wood Pig Chinese Zodiac FAQ
What is a Wood Pig?
A Wood Pig is someone born in a Pig year that ends in 4 or 5. Wood Pig years include 1935, 1995 and 2055. Tradition describes the Wood Pig as generous, sociable and open to learning.
What years are Wood Pig years?
1935, 1995 and 2055. The 1995 year ran from Jan 31, 1995 to Feb 18, 1996.
Is the Pig a Wood sign?
The Pig's own element is Water, which never changes. Wood is the element of the birth year, so a Wood Pig carries both. The two are different things.
How old is a Wood Pig?
The most recent Wood Pig years are 1935 and 1995. In 2026 someone born in 1995 turns 31.
When is the next Wood Pig year?
2055. Pig years return every 12 years and each element every 60.