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Year of the Pig

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Pig is the last zodiac in the 12 Chinese zodiacs. It’s associated with the earthly branch Hai (), 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

Ox

Tiger

Rabbit

Dragon

Snake

Horse

Goat

Monkey

Rooster

Dog

Pig

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 wont 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. 


For More Chinese Zodiacs

Zodiac RatZodiac OxZodiac TigerZodiac RabbitZodiac DragonZodiac SnakeZodiac HorseZodiac GoatZodiac MonkeyZodiac RoosterZodiac DogZodiac Pig

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