Years of the Pig include 2031, 2019, 2007, 1995, 1983, 1971, 1959, 1947... A Pig year occurs every 12 years.
With a round and fat face, the Pig is the symbol of wealth, felicity, honesty, and practicality in Chinese zodiac culture. Many money pots (Chinese piggybanks) are made pig-shaped as people believe Pig invocation will bring good luck monetarily.
The Pig is the twelfth animal sign in the Chinese zodiac cycle. The twelve zodiac animals are, in order: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig.
- Chinese: 猪年 (Zhū nián ‘Pig year’)
- Earthly branch: 亥 (hài 12th of 12)
- Representing hours: 9–11pm
- Yin/yang: yin
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Was I born in a Year of the Pig?
Most recent years of the Pig are 2019, 2007, 1995, 1983, 1971, 1959, 1947, 1935...
However popularly, a new Chinese zodiac year starts in January or February according to the lunar calendar. Therefore, if you were born in January or February in one of the above years, you might be a Pig, or possibly a Dog. Additionally, if you were born in January/February in one of the years immediately following those above (2020, 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, etc.), then you may be a Pig or a Rat.
You can use our free Chinese zodiac sign calculator below or check the table below to be sure.
In Chinese element theory, each zodiac sign is associated with one of the five elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Gold (Metal), and Water. Each Pig-element year corresponds with an element and comes once in a 60-year cycle. For example, 2019 was a year of the Earth Pig. The next Earth Pig year is 2079.
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Year of the Pig Dates
Chinese Zodiac Pigs’ Personality
Pigs are diligent, compassionate, and generous. They have great concentration: once they set a goal, they will devote all their energy to achieving it. Though Pigs rarely seek help from others, they will not refuse to give others a hand. Pigs never suspect trickery, so they are easily fooled.
Generally speaking, Pigs are relatively calm when facing trouble. No matter how difficult the problems are Pigs encounter, they can handle things properly and carefully. They have a great sense of responsibility to finish what they are engaged in.
It is theorized that a person's characteristics are decided by their birth year's zodiac animal sign and element. So, there are five types of Pig, each with different characteristics:
| Element | Characteristics |
|---|---|
| Wood Pig | Good-natured, lovely, easy-going, generous, brave but irritable |
| Fire Pig | Ambitious, persevering, but impatient |
| Earth Pig | Communicative, popular among their friends, with a strong sense of time keeping |
| Gold Pig | Broad-minded, amicable, and willing to help others |
| Water Pig | Gentle, modest, earnest, responsible, but subjective in life |
See Chinese Zodiac Pigs of 5 Elements: Characters and Destinies.
Pigs' Love Compatibility
Love compatibility between the Chinese zodiac animals takes the unique characteristics of each animal into account. Those whose characteristics match well can be good partners.
See below the compatibility of the Pig with other animals and find out the compatible Chinese zodiac signs for the Pig.
The most compatible zodiac signs for the Pig: Goat, Tiger, and Rabbit
They are attracted to each other and know how to please one another.
They admire each other's merits and are willing to make efforts for the family.
The least compatible zodiac signs for the Pig: Snake
This combination is polite to each other, but lack deep connection. If getting married, their marriage might not end up in a satisfactory state.
Want to know if she/he is compatible with you? Use our zodiac love compatibility calculator below. Or you can check the 12 Chinese zodiac signs' love compatibility in detail.
Chinese Zodiac Compatibility Calculator
Lucky Things for People Born in a Year of the Pig
Lucky Things for Pigs
- Lucky numbers: 2, 5, 8, and numbers containing them (like 25 and 58)
- Lucky days: the 17th and 24th of every Chinese lunar month
- Lucky colors: yellow, gray, brown, gold
- Lucky flowers: hydrangea and daisy
- Lucky direction: east and southwest
- Lucky months: the 2nd, 7th, 10th, and 11th Chinese lunar months
Unlucky Things for Pigs
- Unlucky color: red, blue, green
- Unlucky numbers: 1, 7, and numbers containing them (like 17 and 71)
- Unlucky direction: southeast
- Unlucky months: the 4th, 9th, and 12th Chinese lunar months
Pigs’ Horoscope for 2022
Generally, 2022 (a year of the Tiger) will be an unstable year for people born in a year of the Pig. Pigs might encounter many unexpected accidents or troubles. Making big changes, like buying a house, getting married, or making a baby, will bring good luck to Pigs. In addition, wearing some rabbit-shaped or goat-shaped jewelry will also help.
Luckily, like in 2021, Pigs will still receive helpful support from others. If you’re born in a year of the Pig, no matter how serious the trouble you meet, you can expect good results eventually.
Pigs will feel happy most of the time in 2022. There is high possibility of getting promoted.
Pigs will have good luck in making money in 2022. If you’re planning to start your own business, 2022 will be a good time to do this.
Read more on Monthly Horoscope for Pigs in 2022.
Top Careers for the Pig
People born in a year of the Pig are usually self-disciplined, straightforward, gentle, calm, quick in mind, and thirsty for knowledge. Among the twelve Chinese zodiac signs, the Pig enjoys the best luck with money. No matter what jobs they do, they have a higher possibility of being successful.
However, the Pig usually has less patience than others and is not good at managing wealth, thus jobs related to finance are not so suitable for people born in Pig years.
Careers related to education, transport, art, music, beauty, fashion, and catering are best suited to Pigs.
Are Pig Years Lucky for the Pig?
According to Chinese astrology, in the year of their birth sign (本命年běnmìngnián /bnn-ming-nyen/ 'origin (of) life year') people offend Tai Sui, the god of age in Chinese mythology, and so have bad luck.
Therefore Pigs should be more careful about all aspects of their lives in the year of their birth sign.
Read more on How to Be Lucky in Your Ben Ming Nian.
How to Build Relationships with Pigs
People born in a year of the Pig are usually sensitive but trusting. When talking to Pigs, being straightforward and blunt will be helpful for you to understand each other and avoid confusion leading to a perceived breach of trust.
Pig people are generous and find it difficult to refuse a proposition. Not being overpowering will make Pigs feel comfortable, and will avoid some unnecessary conflicts down the track. Being sincere and honest will help to build a good relationship.
Famous Pig Year People
- Henry Ford (Founder of the Ford Motor Company, born July 30, 1863)
- Ronald Reagan (40th U.S. President, born February 6, 1911)
- Arnold Schwarzenegger (Former Governor of California, born July 30, 1947)
- Hilary Clinton (Former First Lady of the U.S., born October 26, 1947)
