豬Chinese zodiac · 12th sign
Year of the Pig 豬 (zhū) · Generous, sincere and lucky in life
The Pig is the twelfth and final sign, a symbol of wealth, good fortune and contentment. People born in a Pig year are warm, honest and generous.
- Yin sign
- Fixed element: Water
- Hours: 9pm–11pm
- Branch: 亥 hài
Recent years
2007 · 2019 · 2031
Lucky numbers
2, 5, 8
Lucky colors
Yellow, gray, brown
Lucky flowers
Hydrangea, daisy
Best matches
Rabbit, Goat, Tiger
Challenging matches
Snake, Monkey
Year of the Pig dates
The Year of the Pig comes round every 12 years. Each one also carries one of the five elements, which is why a Wood Pig is not quite the same as a Fire Pig.
| Year | Dates | Element sign | Stem-branch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 4 Feb 1935 – 23 Jan 1936 | Wood Pig | 乙亥 (yǐ hài) |
| 1947 | 22 Jan 1947 – 9 Feb 1948 | Fire Pig | 丁亥 (dīng hài) |
| 1959 | 8 Feb 1959 – 27 Jan 1960 | Earth Pig | 己亥 (jǐ hài) |
| 1971 | 27 Jan 1971 – 14 Feb 1972 | Metal Pig | 辛亥 (xīn hài) |
| 1983 | 13 Feb 1983 – 1 Feb 1984 | Water Pig | 癸亥 (guǐ hài) |
| 1995 | 31 Jan 1995 – 18 Feb 1996 | Wood Pig | 乙亥 (yǐ hài) |
| 2007 | 18 Feb 2007 – 6 Feb 2008 | Fire Pig | 丁亥 (dīng hài) |
| 2019 | 5 Feb 2019 – 24 Jan 2020 | Earth Pig | 己亥 (jǐ hài) |
| 2031 | 23 Jan 2031 – 10 Feb 2032 | Metal Pig | 辛亥 (xīn hài) |
| 2043 | 10 Feb 2043 – 29 Jan 2044 | Water Pig | 癸亥 (guǐ hài) |
Born in January or February? The Chinese zodiac year starts at Lunar New Year, not on 1 January, so check the exact dates above. If your birthday falls before Lunar New Year you belong to the previous year’s sign. The Birth Destiny calculator works it out for you.
Pig personality
Pigs enjoy life and want others to enjoy it too. They are sincere, tolerant and hard-working, with a love of good food and comfort. They take people at their word, which sometimes makes them easy to take advantage of.
Strengths
- Generous and kind
- Honest and sincere
- Diligent
- Calm and good-humored
Weaknesses
- Can be naive or too trusting
- Overindulges
- Avoids conflict
- Slow to say no
The five types of Pig
Your birth year gives you an element as well as an animal. The Pig’s own fixed element is Water, and each Pig year adds Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal or Water on top, changing how the sign expresses itself. Choose your birth year to read about your type.
Pig love and compatibility
Pigs are affectionate, devoted partners who love creating a comfortable home. They give freely and need a partner who does not exploit that.
In Chinese astrology the Pig gets on best with the Rabbit, Goat and Tiger. The Snake is the Pig’s opposite sign, and the Monkey can also be a testing match.
Pig career and wellbeing
Career and money
Pigs succeed through steady effort and goodwill. They are trusted colleagues who do well in roles that involve looking after people.
- Hospitality and food
- Healthcare and charity
- Retail and customer service
- Entertainment
Health and wellbeing
Pigs love comfort. Balance in diet, regular movement and saying no occasionally keep them at their best.
Lucky numbers: 2, 5, 8. Lucky colors: yellow, gray, brown. Lucky flowers: Hydrangea, daisy.
The Pig in 2026 and 2027
How a year feels depends partly on how your sign relates to the animal that rules it.
2026: Year of the Fire Horse
17 Feb 2026 – 5 Feb 2027
A steady year for the Pig. In 2026 progress comes from consistent effort rather than lucky breaks.
2027: Year of the Fire Goat
6 Feb 2027 – 25 Jan 2028
The Goat belongs to the same compatibility triangle as the Pig, which makes 2027 a naturally supportive year for new plans.
The Pig in the Great Race
According to legend, the Jade Emperor invited the animals to race across a river, and the order in which they finished set the order of the zodiac. The Pig stopped for a meal and a nap along the way, and trotted over the line in twelfth place.
The Pig is the 12th sign. It is linked with the earthly branch 亥 (hài), the hours 9pm–11pm and Yin energy.
Pig questions, answered
What years are the Year of the Pig?
Recent Years of the Pig are 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019 and 2031. The Chinese zodiac year begins at Lunar New Year in late January or February, so people born early in the year should check the exact dates.
What is the Pig’s personality?
People born in the Year of the Pig are traditionally generous, sincere and easy-going. Pigs enjoy life and want others to enjoy it too.
Who is the Pig most compatible with?
The Pig is most compatible with the Rabbit, Goat and Tiger. The most challenging matches are the Snake and Monkey.
What are the Pig’s lucky numbers and colors?
The Pig’s lucky numbers are 2, 5, 8 and its lucky colors are yellow, gray, brown. Numbers traditionally avoided are 1, 7, and colors to avoid are red, blue.
What element is the Pig?
The Pig’s fixed element is Water. In addition, every Pig year carries one of the five elements, giving five types: Wood Pig, Fire Pig, Earth Pig, Metal Pig and Water Pig.
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