The Pig ranks the 12th among the animals of the Chinese zodiac. Years of the Pig include 2031, 2019, 2007, 1995, 1983, 1971, 1959, 1947...
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.
People born in the year of the Pig are usually tolerant, understanding, calm, down-to-earth, and easy to get along with. These make them a delightful companion and a trustworthy friend.
- 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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Find Out if You Were Born in a Pig Year
Most recent years of the Pig are 2019, 2007, 1995, 1983, 1971, 1959, 1947, 1935...
If you were born in one of the above calendar years, your Chinese zodiac sign is probably the Pig, and in China you would be known as a Pig.
However, the Chinese zodiac year is usually said to start from Chinese New Year, which ranges from late January to mid-February. Therefore, if you were born in January or February in one of the above years, you might be a Pig or possibly an Dog.
Additionally, if you were born in January/February in one of the years immediately following those above (2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, etc.), then you may be a Pig or a Rat.
You can use our free Chinese zodiac sign calculator tool below to find your zodiac animal sign or see the table below.
| Pig Years | Date | Element |
|---|---|---|
| 2031 | January 22, 2031 – February 10, 2032 | Metal (Gold) |
| 2019 | February 4, 2019 – January 24, 2020 | Earth |
| 2007 | February 17, 2007 – February 6, 2008 | Fire |
| 1995 | January 30, 1995 – February 18, 1996 | Wood |
| 1983 | February 13, 1983 – February 1, 1984 | Water |
| 1971 | January 27, 1971 – February 14, 1972 | Metal (Gold) |
| 1959 | February 8, 1959 – January 27, 1960 | Earth |
| 1947 | January 22, 1947 – February 9, 1948 | Fire |
| 1935 | February 4, 1935 – January 23, 1936 | Wood |
Pigs Horoscope Predictions for 2026
For everyone, destiny undergoes subtle changes between different years. 2026 is a brand new year for you.
- Career: In 2026, you can expect steady growth in your career. With the support of the auspicious Yue De star, you will encounter a destined benefactor. Their guidance will help you gain clarity, allowing you to quickly identify your goals at work and strive towards them, ultimately achieving success.
- Wealth: Your financial journey in 2026 will be full of ups and downs. While your regular income may increase, be cautious with speculative investments, as you might be deceived by someone close. Stay vigilant in all matters to prevent financial loss.
- Love: Your romantic life will experience significant fluctuations. You might encounter brief romantic interests, most of which may not be genuine. Be careful not to be blinded by immediate attractions. When choosing a partner, understand their true intentions to avoid being deceived emotionally or financially, which could result in serious setbacks.
- Health: Your health may decline in 2026 due to the influence of the year's heavenly stems and earthly branches. You may feel lethargic, possibly due to recurring old ailments or being overworked. Your overall physical condition might deteriorate significantly, requiring frequent visits to the hospital for treatment.
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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.
Wood, Fire, Earth, Gold, and Water Pigs
In Chinese element theory, each zodiac sign is associated with one of the five elements: Gold (Metal), Wood, Water, Fire, or Earth. For example, a Wood Pig comes once in a 60-year cycle.
It is theorized that a person's characteristics are decided by their birth year's zodiac animal sign and element. This means there are five types of Pigs, each with different characteristics:
| Element of Pigs | Personality |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Pigs' Love Compatibility
Each animal sign has its unique characteristics. Love compatibility among Chinese zodiac animals mostly takes into account the general characteristics of each animal. Only those whose characteristics match each other well can be good partners.
See below the compatibility of the Pig with other animals.
- Best with: Goat, Tiger, and Rabbit
- Worst with: Snake
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.
Lucky Things for Pig People
Things that will bring Pigs luck:
- Lucky numbers: 2, 5, 8, and numbers containing them (like 25 and 58)
- Lucky colors: yellow, gray, brown, gold
- Lucky flowers: hydrangea and daisy
- Lucky direction: east and southwest
Things that Pigs should avoid:
- Unlucky color: red, blue, green
- Unlucky numbers: 1, 7, and numbers containing them (like 17 and 71)
- Unlucky direction: southeast
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.
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)
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.