Wood Pig (乙亥): personality and meaning in the Chinese zodiac
The Wood Pig, 乙亥, gives the Pig a growing generosity and a gift for bringing people together. The tradition reads it as compassionate, cooperative and optimistic.
Heavenly stem and earthly branch: 乙亥
Years: 1935, 1995
Character
乙亥 sets 乙, yin wood, the vine, over 亥, the Pig's yin water, at the opening of winter. Water nourishes wood, so the tradition reads this as a supported pair: green growth by a winter stream, warmth that persists in the cold.
People born in a Wood Pig year are read as kind, sociable and hopeful, with the Pig's warmth turned toward building community. They enjoy helping and see the good in people. The tradition's shadow for the Wood Pig is trusting too readily, and a difficulty refusing a request.
In love and at work
In love the Wood Pig is read as tender, generous and devoted, a partner who makes every gathering warmer. At work it shines in hospitality, community work, the arts and teaching. The tradition suggests the Wood Pig let trust be earned, not only given.
A question to take with you
How do you know when someone has earned your trust?
Updated October 28, 2026