1955 Chinese zodiac: year of the Wood Goat
1955 was the year of the Wood Goat in the Chinese zodiac. It began on 24 January 1955 and ended on 11 February 1956.
1955 is the year of the Wood Goat (Yin). The Chinese year of the Goat ran from 24 January 1955 to 11 February 1956, so anyone born between those dates is a Wood Goat. Babies born in 1955 before 24 January 1955 belong to the Wood Horse of 1954.
1955 Wood Goat personality
People born in the year of the Goat are calm, creative and compassionate. Their strengths are artistic talent, empathy and gentleness; their watch-outs are indecision and worry.
The Wood element adds growth, creativity and generosity, so the Wood Goat of 1955 combines the Goat's nature with wood qualities. Yin years are traditionally seen as receptive and reflective.
Careers that suit the Goat: the arts, design, healthcare, teaching, gardening.
Born in January or February 1955?
The Chinese year does not start on 1 January. In 1955, Chinese New Year fell on 24 January 1955.
- Born 24 January 1955 or later in 1955: Wood Goat.
- Born 1 January – 23 January 1955: Wood Horse (1954 sign).
Goat compatibility
| Match | Signs |
|---|---|
| Best (same triangle) | Rabbit, Pig |
| Secret friend | Horse |
| Traditional clash | Ox |
Other Goat years
1931, 1943, 1967, 1979, 1991. The Wood Goat itself returns in 2015.
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Frequently asked questions
What Chinese zodiac is 1955?
The Wood Goat, for births from 24 January 1955 to 11 February 1956.
What if I was born in January or early February 1955?
If you were born before 24 January 1955, your sign is the Wood Horse of 1954, because the Chinese year had not yet changed.
What element is 1955 in the Chinese zodiac?
Wood (Yin). Wood is linked with growth, creativity and generosity; its colour is green.
Which signs are compatible with the Goat?
Best matches are the Rabbit and Pig, plus the Horse as a "secret friend". The traditional clash is with the Ox.
When is the next Wood Goat year?
2075. The same animal and element combination returns every 60 years.
How old is someone born in 1955 in 2026?
They turn 71 during 2026.
Source and method
Chinese New Year dates (China Standard Time) were cross-checked against two independent lunar-calendar tables and published listings. Animals and elements follow the traditional 60-year (sexagenary) cycle.