1995 Chinese zodiac: year of the Wood Pig
1995 was the year of the Wood Pig in the Chinese zodiac. It began on 31 January 1995 and ended on 18 February 1996.
1995 is the year of the Wood Pig (Yin). The Chinese year of the Pig ran from 31 January 1995 to 18 February 1996, so anyone born between those dates is a Wood Pig. Babies born in 1995 before 31 January 1995 belong to the Wood Dog of 1994.
1995 Wood Pig personality
People born in the year of the Pig are generous, easy-going and sincere. Their strengths are kindness, patience and enjoyment of life; their watch-outs are naivety and indulgence.
The Wood element adds growth, creativity and generosity, so the Wood Pig of 1995 combines the Pig's nature with wood qualities. Yin years are traditionally seen as receptive and reflective.
Careers that suit the Pig: hospitality, food, the arts, charity, retail.
Born in January or February 1995?
The Chinese year does not start on 1 January. In 1995, Chinese New Year fell on 31 January 1995.
- Born 31 January 1995 or later in 1995: Wood Pig.
- Born 1 January – 30 January 1995: Wood Dog (1994 sign).
Pig compatibility
| Match | Signs |
|---|---|
| Best (same triangle) | Rabbit, Goat |
| Secret friend | Tiger |
| Traditional clash | Snake |
Other Pig years
1959, 1971, 1983, 2007, 2019, 2031. The Wood Pig itself returns in 2055.
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Frequently asked questions
What Chinese zodiac is 1995?
The Wood Pig, for births from 31 January 1995 to 18 February 1996.
What if I was born in January or early February 1995?
If you were born before 31 January 1995, your sign is the Wood Dog of 1994, because the Chinese year had not yet changed.
What element is 1995 in the Chinese zodiac?
Wood (Yin). Wood is linked with growth, creativity and generosity; its colour is green.
Which signs are compatible with the Pig?
Best matches are the Rabbit and Goat, plus the Tiger as a "secret friend". The traditional clash is with the Snake.
When is the next Wood Pig year?
2055. The same animal and element combination returns every 60 years.
How old is someone born in 1995 in 2026?
They turn 31 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.