The Pig is the twelfth animal in the 12-year cycle Chinese Zodiac system. It belongs to the “water” element among the Chinese five elements. The Pig is seen as lazy and stupid, but in fact, it is smart and likes cleanliness. People born in the year of the Pig are intellectual and desire to know more, implement things carefully and have good relationships.
The Pig hour refers to the time from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Most people are in deep slumber during the middle of the night. However for pigs to grow big and strong, this is the moment to wake up to feed them. This moment is hence related to the pig.
Years of the Pig
| Jan.22, 1947 ~ Feb.9, 1948 | Feb.8, 1959 ~ Jan.27, 1960 |
| Jan.27, 1971 ~ Feb.24, 1972 | Feb.13, 1983 ~ Feb.1, 1984 |
| Jan.31, 1995 ~ Feb.18, 1996 | Feb.18, 2007 ~ Feb.6, 2008 |
| Feb.5, 2019 ~ Jan.24, 2020 | Jan.23, 2031 ~ Feb.10, 2032 |
Lucky Things
Lucky Numbers : 2, 5, 8
Lucky Flowers : hydrangea, pitcher plant, marguerite
Lucky Colors : Yellow, Grey, Brown, orange
Personality of the Pig
Strengths
People who born in the year of the Pig are very energetic, They have an optimistic outlook on life, are compassionate and willing to help people; they are very focused on work and relations. With regards to interpersonal relations, the Pigs are very easy going, and are not fickle when it comes to gaining benefits, and are not overly competitive. Though the Pigs do not stick to trifles, they have a sense of justice.
Weaknesses
The Pigs have a short temper and likes to play pranks; they do not think too deeply about problems and do not see through deception easily, this is something to be aware of.
The Pig and the Life Path Number
In Numerology, the birth date has significant influences on people’s life. In fact, a life path number can be derived from the sum total of the digits that make up your birth date. Your life path number together with your Chinese Zodiac sign can explore the real you. Here are the traits of the Pig in reacting to different Life Path Numbers.
| Personality | |
|---|---|
| Possess superior ability to respond to emergencies | |
| Tend to look down on incapable people | |
| Over-worrying, leading to tendency of loss of a good marriage | |
| Wise, calm, humble and respected | |
| Afraid of accepting new things, like a stick in the mud | |
| Conservative, tough to have career breakthroughs | |
| Enjoy solving others’ problems, yet preoccupied with issues of their own | |
| Hate pleasing others and intolerant of immorality | |
| Indecisive, enjoy indulging in the past |
The Compatibility of the Pig with other Chinese Zodiac Animals
| Perfect Match |
| Dragon : The brave Dragon will provide security to the Pig, and the Pig will stand next to the careless Dragon. |
| Rabbit : The Rabbit will be attracted to the Pig’s talents and his/her enthusiasm |
| Pig : Both parties have similar personalities, there are never-ending topics to talk about and they will live blissfully till old. |
| Normal Friend |
| Rooster |
| Good Friend |
| Dragon |
| Enemy |
| Snake, Monkey, Pig |
| Complementary |
| Rat, Horse, Dog |
| Either Best or Worst Match |
| Ox, Tiger |
The Pig Combines with the Western Zodiac Signs
In the laws of the universe, many areas will use the number “12” to divide some static systems. In the West, there are twelve constellations and in the East, there are twelve zodiac signs. Their difference lies in one goes with using a month as the unit of measurement, and the other uses a year for the unit of measurement. When the zodiac is combined with the constellations, it creates a unique character. The following is a character combination of the Pig with the 12 zodiacal constellations.
| Jan 20 - Feb 18 | Capable, strong working ability | |
| Feb 19 - Mar 20 | Extremely talented | |
| Mar 21 - Apr 19 | Kind, approachable | |
| Apr 20 - May 20 | Very attractive, radiant | |
| May 21 - Jun 20 | Confused by small tasks, smart in dealing with big tasks, able to enjoy much success if there is no burden | |
| Jun 21 - Jul 22 | Too honest at times, hence easily deceived by others | |
| Jul 23 - Aug 22 | Talented, arrogant | |
| Aug 23 - Sep 22 | Always have sufficient to spend, there’s never a need to worry about money | |
| Sep 23 - Oct 22 | Very stupid, will get used by others | |
| Oct 23 - Nov 21 | Quick witted, knows some tricks | |
| Nov 22 - Dec 21 | Loves to questions, does things carefully | |
| Dec 22 - Jan 19 | Strict, meticulous |