Chinese Zodiac Wood Pig: Everything You Need to know

The Chinese zodiac called the sheng xiao is a 12-year cycle in which each year is symbolised by an animal and its supposed characteristics. Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig are the 12 Chinese zodiac animals in sequence.

The 12 signs are commonly explained by a legend that describes that all creatures on Earth were summoned to compete in a race while the Jade Emperor (the greatest immortal) was building a calendar. The first 12 participants to cross the finish line were given Chinese zodiac signs and thus a place in the Chinese horoscope.

The year a person is born defines their zodiac sign, which is said to influence their personality and many people believe in their destiny too. People have used horoscopes to foretell future events from ancient times, depending on zodiac sign characteristics.

Five elements are identified in Chinese astrology: fire, earth, metal, water, and wood. Each element is linked to a motivating factor in the lives of individuals. Each of the 12 zodiac signs is related to one of the five elements, which is referred to as the sign’s fixed element in Chinese astrology. The Chinese zodiac Wood Pig is one such zodiac sign which has its own unique characteristics.