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Year of the Pig

Chinese Zodiacs

Pig is the last zodiac in the 12 Chinese zodiacs. It’s associated with the earthly branch Hai (亥), which corresponds to the hours 9-11 at night. In terms of Yin and Yang, the zodiac Pig is Yin.

Years of the Pig

Years of the Pig	Period	Associated Element	Yin/Yang	Heavenly Stems
1935	Feb.4,1935 - Jan.23,1936	Wood	Yin	Yi Hai
1947	Jan.22,1947 - Feb.9,1948	Fire	Yin	Ding Hai
1959	Feb.8,1959 - Jan.27,1960	Earth	Yin	Ji Hai
1971	Jan.27,1971 - Feb.24,1972	Metal	Yin	Xin Hai
1983	Feb.13,1983 - Feb.1,1984	Water	Yin	Gui Hai
1995	Jan.31,1995 - Feb.18,1996	Wood	Yin	Yi Hai
2007	Feb.18,2007 - Feb.6,2008	Fire	Yin	Ding Hai
2019	Feb.5,2019 - Jan.24,2020	Earth	Yin	Ji Hai
2031	Jan.23,2031 - Feb.10,2032	Metal	Yin	Xin Hai

Pig People’s Personality

Strengths

1. Single-minded, persistent, straightforward, and upright;

2. Innocent, kind-hearted, sincere, and generous.

3. Curious and have a strong learning ability.

4. Optimistic, and compassionate.

Weaknesses

1. Weak-minded, dependent, and self-indulgent;

2. Irritable, short-tempered, and impulsive;

3. Jealous, playful, and short-sighted.

Characteristics of Pig Men

In life: men born in years of the pig are too soft-hearted to manage family finance. But they are enthusiastic about things and caring for friends, which win them a lot of friends. Besides, pig men like to do things personally and be responsible.

In relationships: pig men like gentle and caring women. They like to be taken care of. Although they are deceived multiple times, pig men still believe such women.

In career: pig men are suitable for almost all kinds of jobs. They are honest and responsible. However, pig men can easily lose their confidence if they encounter some setbacks.

Characteristics of Pig Women

In life: women born in years of the pig can bear hardship with no complaint. They value their family very much and always keep a tidy and clean home. Meanwhile, pig women have high self-esteem and respect others. They can put all their energy into things they seem worthy of.

In relationships: Pig women are gentle, mild, and lovely women, they often make people want to protect them. However, they are unruly and stubborn inside. During a relationship, pig women tend to be emotional and passive.

In career: pig women are hardworking, confidant, and lucky in career. If they can grasp the opportunity, they will be successful in their career.

Pigs and Western Astrology Signs

	Pig
Aries	Pleasant, kind, generous, and quiet.
Taurus	Self-centered, persistent, and wealth-seeking.
Gemini	Versatile, prudent, proud, and busy.
Cancer	Weak-minded and pursue luxury.
Leo	Funny, humorous, and friendly.
Virgo	Optimistic, cheerful, and lively.
Libra	Loyal and loving.
Scorpio	Extreme, self-centered, and tasty.
Sagittarius	Observant, perceptive, and simple.
Capricorn	Modest, confidant, and ambitious.
Aquarius	Brave, self-motivated, tolerating, and clear-minded.
Pisces	Sensitive, mild, and nice.

Pigs and Five Elements

Types of Tiger	Years	Characteristics
Wood Pig	1935, 1995	Wood pigs are open-minded, easy-going, friendly, and helpful. They often help others with all their power. During work, they will have someone special to turn to and made a career. In life, wood pigs are economically rational people, they don't overspend.
Metal Pig	1971, 2031	Metal pigs are honest, self-aware, and persistent. They don't easily make promises, but once they are made, they always keep them. During work, metal pigs are strong-willed, they will stick to the things they believe in. In marriage, metal pigs are considerate and caring.
Water Pig	1923, 1983	Water pigs are smart, cheerful, and content. They don't usually compete with other people, instead, they know how to converge their ambitions and protect themselves. Although water pigs seem simple and honest outside, they know what they want and strive for it. Therefore, water pigs are very independent.
Fire Pig	1947, 2007	Fire pigs are hardworking, responsible, subjective, and persistent. They are good at making small money, which unfortunately can't make them rich. Besides, fire pigs are irrational in consumption. They often buy a lot of things they don't need.
Earth Pig	1959, 2019	Earth pigs are responsible, dutiful, and caring. In life, they treat their parents and families with love and care. At work, they work hard at their job. Therefore, earth pigs are quite lucky all their life.

Pigs with Different Blood Type

Pigs with Blood Type A

Strengths: simple, honest, modest, responsible, reliable, patient, and persistent.

Weaknesses: lack of creation and action, not good at talking, unsophisticated, and too enduring.

Pigs with Blood Type B

Strengths: frank, generous, honest, bold, approachable, simple, and optimistic.

Weaknesses: negligent, blunt, and too simple.

Pigs with Blood Type AB

Strengths: strong-minded, frank, rational, objective, upright, meticulous, and responsible.

Weaknesses: too stubborn to accept new things.

Pigs with Blood Type O

Strengths: brave, simple, kind-hearted, generous, vigorous, and organized.

Weaknesses: lazy, impatient, hotheaded, and too stubborn.

Pigs’ Love Compatibility

Each zodiac has its characteristics. Love compatibility of Chinese zodiacs takes these characteristics, five elements, and the horoscope into account to predict the best and worst matches. Refer to the following table for Pigs’ best matches.

Rat

Tiger

Rabbit

Dragon

Snake

Horse

Goat

Monkey

Rooster

Dog

Pig

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Good Matches: Goat, Tiger, Rabbit

Bad Matches: Monkey, Snake

Lucky and Unlucky Things for Pig People

Lucky Things for Pigs

Lucky Numbers: 2, 5, 8

Lucky Colors: yellow, gray, brown, gold

Lucky Flowers: hydrangea, pitcher plant, marguerite

Lucky Directions: southeast, northeast

Things to be avoided

Unlucky numbers: 1, 3, 9

Unlucky Colors: red, blue, green

Unlucky directions: east, west

Suitable Jobs and Careers for Pigs

Best Career for Pigs: teaching

Pig people are simple and honest, they don't like to compete with others. Therefore, they are not suitable for the competitive business world. Instead, public work teaching might be more suitable for them.

Best Business for Pigs: catering business

Pig people are good at food studying. If they engage in the catering business, they will provide the dishes with good taste, aroma, and color.

Who is the Best Business Partner for Pigs?

Pig and Rat	Good partners, can work and share the collective benefits.
Pig and Ox	Average partners, understand each other at certain points.
Pig and Tiger	Great partners have similar ambitions and interests.
Pig and Rabbit	Great partners, cooperative to each other.
Pig and Dragon	Average partners have some commons and only work for mutual benefits.
Pig and Snake	Bad partners, misunderstand each other.
Pig and Horse	Average partners, the small conflicts won’t hurt their cooperation.
Pig and Goat	Great partners, harmonious in both marriage and work.
Pig and Monkey	Great partners have the same interests and goals.
Pig and Rooster	Good partners, they can work together whenever needed.
Pig and Dog	Great partners, there is no big dispute that can hinder their work relationship.
Pig and Pig	Bad partners, the conflicts between them keep them from coordinating with each other.

How to Build a Relationship with Pigs?

1. Guide Them

Pig people are often confused about life. If you want to befriend them, you need to be acute and perceptive and guide them through their confusion.

2. Be Simple and Straightforward

Pig people are sensitive; they tend to overthink a lot of things. Thus, to get along with pigs, you need to be straightforward and simplify things for them.

3. Be Euphemistic

Pig people are generous, tolerant, and emotional. They are not good at rejecting people. Therefore, you need to be soft and euphemistic when communicating with pigs.