The Pig: The Generous Twelfth Sign
猪 · zhū — the 12th sign of the zodiac
Pig Personality
Generous, sincere, and patient, Pigs are the gentle souls of the zodiac. They enjoy life's simple pleasures, work hard, and treat others with kindness. Their easygoing nature hides a strong inner resolve.
Love & Relationships
Pigs are warm, loyal partners who give love freely. They match best with Rabbits, Goats, and Tigers; Snakes and Monkeys may find them too trusting.
Career & Money
Pigs flourish in steady, rewarding work — hospitality, agriculture, the arts, and roles involving care. Their dedication and good nature make them valued colleagues.
Pig Birth Years
The Pig year runs from one Chinese New Year to the next, not from January 1. Use the exact lunar ranges below to confirm your sign.
| Year | Lunar Year Range |
|---|---|
| 2031 | Jan 23, 2031 – Feb 11, 2032 |
| 2019 | Feb 5, 2019 – Jan 25, 2020 |
| 2007 | Feb 18, 2007 – Feb 7, 2008 |
| 1995 | Jan 31, 1995 – Feb 19, 1996 |
| 1983 | Feb 13, 1983 – Feb 2, 1984 |
| 1971 | Jan 27, 1971 – Feb 15, 1972 |
Born between Jan 1 and the Chinese New Year? Use the calculator with your full birth date for a precise result.
Your Birth Year Element
Your animal sign stays the same for life, but each birth year also carries its own heavenly-stem element — Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, or Water. A 2007 Fire Pig and a 2019 Earth Pig share the same sign, yet the element shapes how that nature shows up in personality and fortune.
| Birth Year | Element | Trait Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 己 · Earth | Practical, stable, nurturing |
| 1971 | 辛 · Metal | Strong, determined, independent |
| 1983 | 癸 · Water | Intuitive, flexible, persuasive |
| 1995 | 乙 · Wood | Creative, generous, idealistic |
| 2007 | 丁 · Fire | Passionate, energetic, adventurous |
| 2019 | 己 · Earth | Practical, stable, nurturing |
The stem-and-branch cycle repeats every 60 years. For a deeper look at how your element shapes your year, month, day, and hour of birth, try the BaZi Calculator or explore the five elements in detail.
Pig — 2026 Horoscope
The Pig enjoys abundance in 2026. Travel and education bring joy. Guard against overindulgence; maintain healthy routines.
2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse, which begins February 17, 2026. For deeper annual guidance covering career, love, health, and wealth, explore the full 2026 horoscope guide or calculate your personal BaZi chart.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the birth years of the Pig sign?
Pigs are born in 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031. In lunar calendar terms, the most recent Pig years run Jan 23, 2031 – Feb 11 and Feb 5, 2019 – Jan 25. If you were born in January or February, check the exact Chinese New Year date — your sign may belong to the previous year.
What element is the Pig in the Chinese zodiac?
The Pig is a Water sign (Yin). Water people are generally intuitive, flexible, persuasive. The element combines with your animal to refine your personality: for example, a Water Pig has a distinct temperament compared to Wood Pigs born in other cycles.
Who is the Pig most compatible with?
Traditionally, the Pig matches best with Rabbit, Goat, Tiger. Relationships with Snake, Monkey, Pig may require more effort but can still thrive with understanding and compromise.
Is the Pig lucky in 2026?
For Pigs, 2026 (the Fire Horse year) brings mixed energy. The Pig enjoys abundance in 2026. Travel and education bring joy. Guard against overindulgence; maintain healthy routines. For a sign-specific reading, combine this general guidance with your exact birth date using our BaZi Calculator.
What does the Pig sign symbolize?
In Chinese culture, the Pig represents wealth, generosity, and good fortune. 猪 (zhū) is the twelfth sign of the 12-year cycle.