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Year of the Pig: Personality, Years, Elements and Compatibility
Quick answer: the Pig (猪, Earthly Branch 亥) is sign 12 of the 12 Chinese zodiac animals. Recent Pig years are 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, and the next is 2031. Pigs are known for being generous and kind. Best matches: Rabbit, Goat and Tiger.
The Pig closes the zodiac. In the Great Race it stopped to eat and nap and arrived last, perfectly content. Pigs are generous, warm-hearted and easygoing, and they know how to enjoy life.
Your year animal is one of eight characters in your birth chart. See your full Four Pillars and Day Master, free.
Get your free reading性格Pig personality
| Strengths | Watch out for |
|---|---|
| Generous and kind | Too trusting at times |
| Easygoing and good-humored | Can indulge or procrastinate |
| Honest and sincere | Avoids confrontation |
| Enjoys life's comforts |
In love. Pigs are affectionate, giving partners who love comfort and closeness. They forgive easily and stay loyal, and they need a partner who appreciates their warmth and does not take advantage of it.
At work. Pigs thrive in hospitality, food, the arts, charity work, healthcare, customer service and any role where warmth and generosity count.
年份Year of the Pig: every year and exact dates
Each Pig year starts on Chinese New Year and ends the day before the next one. Born in January or early February? Check the dates below, or use the Chinese zodiac calculator.
| Year | Type | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 1935 | Wood Pig (乙亥) | Feb 4, 1935 – Jan 23, 1936 |
| 1947 | Fire Pig (丁亥) | Jan 22, 1947 – Feb 9, 1948 |
| 1959 | Earth Pig (己亥) | Feb 8, 1959 – Jan 27, 1960 |
| 1971 | Metal Pig (辛亥) | Jan 27, 1971 – Feb 14, 1972 |
| 1983 | Water Pig (癸亥) | Feb 13, 1983 – Feb 1, 1984 |
| 1995 | Wood Pig (乙亥) | Jan 31, 1995 – Feb 18, 1996 |
| 2007 | Fire Pig (丁亥) | Feb 18, 2007 – Feb 6, 2008 |
| 2019 | Earth Pig (己亥) | Feb 5, 2019 – Jan 24, 2020 |
| 2031 | Metal Pig (辛亥) | Jan 23, 2031 – Feb 10, 2032 |
| 2043 | Water Pig (癸亥) | Feb 10, 2043 – Jan 29, 2044 |
五行The five types of Pig
The Pig comes back every 12 years, but with a different element each time, so the same element and animal repeat every 60 years. The element shades the personality:
Wood Pig: 1935, 1995
Wood adds warmth, growth and a cooperative streak, so the Pig of a Wood year tends to be generous, idealistic and good with people.
Fire Pig: 1947, 2007
Fire adds passion and drive, so the Pig of a Fire year tends to be bolder, more expressive and quicker to act than other Pigs.
Earth Pig: 1959, 2019
Earth adds stability and realism, so the Pig of an Earth year tends to be steadier, more practical and more patient than other Pigs.
Metal Pig: 1971, 2031
Metal adds determination and strength of will, so the Pig of a Metal year tends to be focused, principled and hard to discourage.
Water Pig: 1983, 2043
Water adds intuition and flexibility, so the Pig of a Water year tends to be perceptive, diplomatic and good at adapting.
See the Chinese zodiac elements table for every year.
合婚Pig compatibility with all 12 signs
| Pair | Type | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 鼠 Pig & Rat | Neutral Match | ★★★½ (3.5/5) |
| 牛 Pig & Ox | Neutral Match | ★★★ (3/5) |
| 虎 Pig & Tiger | Secret Friends (Six Harmony) | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| 兔 Pig & Rabbit | Natural Allies (Wood Trine) | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| 龙 Pig & Dragon | Neutral Match | ★★★ (3/5) |
| 蛇 Pig & Snake | Opposites (Clash) | ★½ (1.5/5) |
| 马 Pig & Horse | Neutral Match | ★★★ (3/5) |
| 羊 Pig & Goat | Natural Allies (Wood Trine) | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| 猴 Pig & Monkey | Harm Pair | ★★ (2/5) |
| 鸡 Pig & Rooster | Neutral Match | ★★★½ (3.5/5) |
| 狗 Pig & Dog | Neutral Match | ★★★ (3/5) |
| 猪 Pig & Pig | Same Sign | ★★★½ (3.5/5) |
Ratings follow classical relationships between the Earthly Branches: trine and Six Harmony pairs are the best matches, the clash sign is the most challenging. See the full compatibility chart.
地支The Pig in BaZi: Earthly Branch 亥
| Earthly Branch | 亥 (Hai) |
|---|---|
| Fixed element · polarity | Water · Yin |
| Hour | 9 pm – 11 pm |
| Solar month | about Nov 7 – Dec 6 |
| Direction · season | North-northwest · early winter |
| Hidden stems | 壬 Ren Water · 甲 Jia Wood |
In a BaZi chart the Pig can appear in any of the four pillars: the year (your generation), the month, the day or the hour. The hidden stems are the elements stored inside the branch, which is why two people with the same year animal can have very different charts.
流年The Pig in 2027
2027 is the Year of the Fire Goat. For the Pig: Wood Alliance with the Goat (亥卯未三合). Friends open the doors. Read the Year of the Pig 2027 forecast.
问答Questions about the Year of the Pig
What years are the Year of the Pig?
Recent Pig years are 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019. The next Year of the Pig is 2031, starting January 23, 2031. Each year begins at Chinese New Year, so people born in January or early February may belong to the previous sign.
What is the Pig's personality?
Pigs are known for being generous and kind, easygoing and good-humored and honest and sincere. Their weak spots: too trusting at times; can indulge or procrastinate; avoids confrontation.
Who is the Pig most compatible with?
The Pig's best matches are the Rabbit and Goat (its trine) and the Tiger (its secret friend). The most challenging match is the Snake, the sign directly opposite.
What element is the Pig?
The Pig's fixed element is Water and it is a Yin sign. Each Pig year also has its own element from the Heavenly Stem, so there are Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water Pigs.
What time of day is the Pig?
The Pig rules the double hour from 9 pm – 11 pm. In a BaZi chart, people born in that window have the Pig in their hour pillar.
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