Zodiac Elements
Earthly Branch of Birth Year: hai
Wu Xing (The Five Elements): water
Yin Yang: yin
Auspicious Directions: southeast, northeast
Lucky Colors: yellow, grey, brown, golden
Unlucky Colors: red, blue, green
Lucky Numbers: 2, 5, 8
Unlucky Numbers: 3, 1, 9
Lucky Flowers: hydrangea, pitcher plant, marguerite
Best match: sheep, rabbit
Avoid matching: snake, monkey, pig
Personality
Occupying the last position in the Chinese Zodiac, the 12th, the Pig symbolizes such character traits as diligence, compassion, and generosity. Pigs enjoy life and because they are entertaining, others enjoy their company. Pigs are giving souls and reap much enjoyment when they’re helping others, but sometimes they give too much. Honesty is what Pigs give and it’s what they expect to receive in return.
Pigs seek peace and will do what is necessary to maintain it. This trait, while admirable, sometimes makes it easy for others to take advantage of Pigs. Pigs are always doing for others, helping anyway they can, but rarely will they ask others for help. This can overwhelm and stress them, but Pigs don’t mind.
Strengths
People born in the Year of the Pig are honest and frank and chivalrous. They have a calm appearance and strong heart. They do whatever they want with their strength. They are tolerant and optimistic, but not until they become your friends can their virtue, advantages and fidelity to friendship be appreciated. They are quick tempered, but hate arguments and quarreling. They are kind to their loved ones. They are not afraid of difficulties and problems but try to work them out. They treat friend sincerely and they do not tell lies unless they have to. They are kind and light hearted and usually go to sleep easily.
Weaknesses
They are trusting and sometimes naive, so they may easily fall in traps. Although they are loyal to friends, they do not have many friends. They are hot-tempered and impulsive. They are not good at communicating with others. If they play pranks on people, they will not know when to stop.
Health
Always seeking fun, Pigs often indulge more than they should. Excessive eating, drinking and smoking can cause sickness. Pigs aren’t very active and, combined with their excessive behaviors, cause them to gain weight. Pigs are social and being alone makes them unhappy. Pigs would benefit from adopting a healthier lifestyle.
Career
Pigs enjoy helping at work and can always be counted on. They enjoy opportunities that allow them to express their creativity. Pigs are detail-oriented, a trait admired by management. Pigs aren’t afraid to take on responsibility. Some good career choices for Pigs include: entertainer, caterer, doctor, veterinarian, or interior decorator. They’d do well in retail or hospitality.
Relationships
Supportive and giving, Pigs make great partners. They’re affectionate and prefer staying home to going out. They enjoy what they have, especially their home and family. Once they find the right partner, they’re typically committed for the long-term.
Years of the Pig
02/16/1923-02/04/1924
02/04/1935-01/23/1936
01/22/1947-02/09/1948
02/08/1959-01/27/1960
01/27/1971-02/24/1972
02/13/1983-02/01/1984
01/31/1995-02/18/1996
02/18/2007-02/06/2008
02/05/2019-01/24/2020
