Professional people-pleaser and amateur boundary-setter.
Overview
Birth
Years: 1755, 1815, 1875,1935, 1995, 2055 (every
60 years)
Bazi: Yǐ
Hài (乙亥)
Energy: Yin
Element: Wood – growth, kindness, flexibility.
Zodiac Animal: Pig – gentle, loyal, compassionate
Personality Style: Warm, sincere, adaptable, empathetic
Needs: Harmony, trust, affection, purpose
Combination: Generous Pig + Idealistic Wood = Kind-hearted
Giver.
This sign blends the Pig’s generosity, honesty, and
emotional warmth with Wood’s idealism, flexibility, and drive to nurture
others. The result is a deeply compassionate person who values meaningful
connections, seeks to help others, and strives for a more harmonious world.
WOOD ELEMENT OVERVIEW
Emotion: Anger (also growth, assertiveness and drive)
Season: Spring
Direction: East
Nature: Growing, expanding, flexible, creative
Strengths: Visionary, kind, generous, adaptable,
goal-oriented, idealistic
Challenges: Impatient, easily frustrated, stubborn, overly
idealistic, scattered focus
WOOD ELEMENT INFLUENCE
The Wood element gives this Pig extra growth, empathy, and a
strong sense of purpose. They are naturally generous, socially aware, and eager
to contribute to a better world. They love nature, value shared ideals, and are
motivated by fairness and justice. This makes them a steady, compassionate
force in their communities.
Personality
The Wood Pig is friendly, warm, and always ready to help.
They are the most community-minded and idealistic of all Pig types, caring
deeply about the well-being of others. Harmony and cooperation are at the heart
of everything they do, and they have a strong sense of right and wrong. Their
optimism and kindness make them well-loved, but they also hold themselves to
high moral standards.
Career
At work, they are cooperative, dependable, and motivated by
a desire to serve. They thrive in roles that allow them to help others or make
a positive impact. They value purpose far more than status or wealth. Careers
in education, charity work, healthcare, environmental causes, and public
service are ideal matches for their nature.
Ideal Careers for the Wood Pig:
- Teacher or educator
- Counselor or therapist
- Social worker
- Healthcare professional (nurse, doctor, therapist)
- Nonprofit or charity worker
- Environmental advocate
- Community organizer
- Public servant or civil service officer
- Volunteer coordinator
- Diplomat or mediator
- Writer or journalist focused on social issues
- Art therapist
- Illustrator or designer for ethical brands
- Musician or performer with a social message
- Conservationist
- Wildlife rehabilitator
- Sustainable farming or organic gardening
- Environmental educator
- Human resources (in values-driven companies)
- Customer relations
- Event planning for community or cultural causes
- Fundraising and donor relations
In short, these careers suit the Wood Pig because they
match their kind, community-minded, and idealistic nature. Wood Pigs thrive in
work that helps others, builds harmony, and makes a positive impact, allowing
them to use their empathy, fairness, and cooperative spirit while staying true
to their values.
Compatibility
In love, the Wood Pig is affectionate, devoted, and
emotionally giving. They make their partner’s happiness a priority, sometimes
to the point of giving too much. They can be hurt if their care is taken for
granted, so they need someone who values their loyalty and returns their
kindness. Mutual respect and emotional balance keep their relationships strong.
WOOD ELEMENT INFLUENCE ON COMPATIBILITY
The Wood element makes the Pig more idealistic, empathetic,
and community-minded, which strengthens compatibility with partners who value
kindness, fairness, and shared goals. They connect best with people who
appreciate their giving nature and support their dreams of making the world
better. However, because Wood Pigs are so trusting and generous, they may
struggle with partners who take without giving back, so mutual respect and
emotional balance are essential for lasting harmony.
COMPATIBILITY BY ELEMENT
Let’s take a look at how the Wood element interacts with the
other elements. This helps us understand how the Wood Pig connects with
different people — in love, friendship, work, and personality harmony.
WOOD ELEMENT CYCLE (WU XING)
1. Wood Element in the Generating Cycle (Creation)
● Water generates Wood
- Water
nourishes trees and plants, helping them grow.
- This
means Water supports and strengthens Wood.
- In
people, emotional depth, flexibility, or imagination (Water) can fuel
creativity, growth, and vision (Wood).
● Wood generates Fire
- Wood
fuels Fire—like logs feeding a flame.
- This
means Wood gives rise to Fire.
- In
people, fresh ideas and inspiration (Wood) lead to action, passion, or
leadership (Fire).
2. Wood Element in the Controlling Cycle (Regulation)
● Metal controls Wood
- Metal
tools (like an axe or saw) can cut or shape Wood.
- This
means Metal restrains or manages Wood.
- In
people, structure, discipline, or logic (Metal) can limit or guide
free-spirited creativity (Wood).
● Wood controls Earth
- Tree
roots grow deep into the soil, breaking up and absorbing nutrients from
the Earth.
- This
means Wood influences or weakens Earth.
- In
people, constant growth, ambition, or expansion (Wood) can challenge
stability, routine, or practicality (Earth).
ELEMENT COMPATIBILITY FOR WOOD
Best Element Matches for
Wood
1. Wood & Fire
This is one of the strongest pairings. Wood feeds Fire
naturally, so there’s an easy flow of energy between them. Wood brings ideas,
and Fire brings enthusiasm. Together, they’re inspiring, passionate, and often
highly productive—great for romantic or creative partnerships.
2. Wood & Water
Another supportive match. Water nurtures Wood, helping it
grow. Water types offer emotional depth and calm, while Wood types provide
action and direction. This duo tends to be thoughtful, loyal, and good at
balancing heart and mind.
Neutral or Manageable
Matches for Wood
1. Wood & Earth
This match has a mix of strengths and friction. Wood wants
to move forward and grow, while Earth prefers stability and careful planning.
If they find balance, Earth can ground Wood, and Wood can help Earth take
action. But if either feels blocked, it may lead to frustration.
2. Wood & Wood
This can go either way. When two Wood types align, they grow
fast and strong together—driven, idealistic, and full of big plans. But if they
clash or compete, it can turn into a power struggle. With teamwork and respect,
though, this can be a great long-term bond.
Challenging Matches for
Wood
Wood & Metal
This is the most challenging combo for Wood. Metal “cuts”
Wood in the elemental cycle, symbolizing control or restriction. Metal types
like rules and order, while Wood wants freedom and flexibility. It can work if
both are highly self-aware, but it often feels like a clash of values.
WOOD PIG + ANIMAL SIGNS COMPATIBILITIES
Ideal partners for the Wood Pig are those who share their
values, appreciate their loyalty, and support their dreams of helping others.
They do best with signs that bring stability, warmth, and mutual respect, while
also encouraging their growth and optimism.
Best Matches for Wood Pig
Rabbit, Goat, Tiger
1. Rabbit (especially Earth)
Nurturing and gentle, sharing the Pig’s love for harmony and emotional safety.
2. Goat (especially Wood)
Compassionate and creative, with a strong focus on emotional connection and shared values.
3. Tiger (especially Fire)
Passionate and supportive, inspiring the Pig’s ideals and sense of purpose.
Balanced or Neutral Matches for Wood Pig
Horse, Dog, Pig
1. Horse (especially Fire)
Adventurous and warm but needs enough independence to avoid feeling tied down.
2. Dog (especially Metal)
Loyal and principled, though less emotionally expressive than the Pig may want.
3. Another Pig (especially Water)
Caring and understanding, but the relationship may lack momentum or drive.
Challenging Matches for Wood Pig
Snake, Monkey, Rooster
1. Snake (especially Metal)
Strategic and emotionally guarded, which can shake the Pig’s sense of trust.
2. Monkey (especially Water)
Smart and playful but restless, clashing with the Pig’s steady warmth.
3. Rooster (especially Metal)
Critical and detail-focused, which can easily hurt the Pig’s feelings.
Quick Tip for the Wood Pig:
Give your whole heart, but keep healthy boundaries — love
should feel balanced, not one-sided.
Challenges
The Wood Pig’s trusting heart can sometimes make them naive
or open to manipulation. They may avoid conflict and put others’ needs first
too often, which can leave them drained. Building clear boundaries and
practicing self-confidence helps them stay balanced. Staying grounded and
realistic ensures they can keep pursuing their ideals without losing
themselves.