1975 Chinese zodiac: year of the Wood Rabbit
1975 was the year of the Wood Rabbit in the Chinese zodiac. It began on 11 February 1975 and ended on 30 January 1976.
1975 is the year of the Wood Rabbit (Yin). The Chinese year of the Rabbit ran from 11 February 1975 to 30 January 1976, so anyone born between those dates is a Wood Rabbit. Babies born in 1975 before 11 February 1975 belong to the Wood Tiger of 1974.
1975 Wood Rabbit personality
People born in the year of the Rabbit are gentle, elegant and kind. Their strengths are diplomacy, taste and a calming presence; their watch-outs are avoiding conflict and over-caution.
The Wood element adds growth, creativity and generosity, so the Wood Rabbit of 1975 combines the Rabbit's nature with wood qualities. Yin years are traditionally seen as receptive and reflective.
Careers that suit the Rabbit: design, diplomacy, the arts, counselling, hospitality.
Born in January or February 1975?
The Chinese year does not start on 1 January. In 1975, Chinese New Year fell on 11 February 1975.
- Born 11 February 1975 or later in 1975: Wood Rabbit.
- Born 1 January – 10 February 1975: Wood Tiger (1974 sign).
Rabbit compatibility
| Match | Signs |
|---|---|
| Best (same triangle) | Goat, Pig |
| Secret friend | Dog |
| Traditional clash | Rooster |
Other Rabbit years
1939, 1951, 1963, 1987, 1999, 2011. The Wood Rabbit itself returns in 2035.
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Frequently asked questions
What Chinese zodiac is 1975?
The Wood Rabbit, for births from 11 February 1975 to 30 January 1976.
What if I was born in January or early February 1975?
If you were born before 11 February 1975, your sign is the Wood Tiger of 1974, because the Chinese year had not yet changed.
What element is 1975 in the Chinese zodiac?
Wood (Yin). Wood is linked with growth, creativity and generosity; its colour is green.
Which signs are compatible with the Rabbit?
Best matches are the Goat and Pig, plus the Dog as a "secret friend". The traditional clash is with the Rooster.
When is the next Wood Rabbit year?
2035. The same animal and element combination returns every 60 years.
How old is someone born in 1975 in 2026?
They turn 51 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.