Year of the Pig

Chinese zodiac Pig ranks last in the 12-year cycle of Chinese zodiac animals, behind the zodiac Dog. Therefore, when the year of the Pig ends, the Chinese zodiac cycle is completed. After that, another new zodiac cycle begins. Recent years of the Pig include 2019, 2007, 1995, and 1983. The next Pig year will be 2031, a Gold Pig year. People born in the Year of the Pig are usually kind, honest, and generous, but indecisive sometimes.

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Chinese Zodiac Pig Years

Am I a Pig? The following content can provide answers. The whole Chinese zodiac system is based on the lunar calendar, while most Chinese people use the Gregorian calendar. The zodiac year usually follows the Chinese lunar New Year, the Spring Festival, which means a new year really begins. It usually comes in late January and ends in mid-February of the next year.

Zodiac sign year of the Pig includes 2019, 2007, 1995, 1983, 1971, 1959, 1947, 1935, and 1923. 2031 will be the next Pig year. If you were born on February 12, 1983, then you are known as the Dog. But if born one day later, you are a Pig. In addition, if your birthday is in February of one of these years (2020, 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, etc.), then you are probably a Pig or a Rat.

A baby born in 1995, a Wood Pig year, would embrace her next zodiac year in 2007. Owing to the 12 Chinese zodiac signs, it takes 12 years to form a complete zodiac cycle. Combined with the Five Elements theory in ancient Chinese philosophy, it takes 60 years to meet another zodiac year with the same element. Therefore, the baby mentioned above needs to embrace a new Wood Pig year in 2055.

Recent Chinese zodiac Pig years and dates are enumerated as follows, so that you can figure it out by yourself.

Years & Dates for Chinese Zodiac Pig

Zodiac Pig Horoscope 2026 (Year of the Horse)

Zodiac Pig will not worry about offending Tai Sui (Guardian of the Year) like the Chinese Horse zodiac in 2026. However, you may be faced with some sticky problems in terms of career, wealth, and health.

The horoscope of the Pig Chinese zodiac in 2026 may not be so smooth. Pig natives tend to meet some bumps in their career, and they need you to face them with a positive attitude to deal with this pressure and doubts. And be cautious of petty people in workplaces, who may not have a good atmosphere. When it comes to wealth, it may cost you something to deal with unexpected situations. Be alert to make impulsive decisions in terms of wealth. For single Pigs, you will find an ideal partner as you wish, but some toxic relations may disappoint you. Pig couples may have disputes with their partners. In terms of health, it is essential to keep the balance between work and family life. Scroll down and check out your detailed Chinese horoscope.

Love & Relationships

People born in the year of the Pig tend to have a stable condition in relationships. And a single Pig can have some romantic encounters this year. The arrival of auspicious stars can help them successfully find an ideal partner. It is easy to meet someone attractive in a social situation. But be aware of avoiding rushing into a toxic relationship.

Under high pressure in the first half of the year, pigs in relationships are prone to quarrels with their partner. Married Pigs will live smoothly with and maintain harmony with their spouses. You will provide each other with more tolerance in various respects; at the same time, your communication will deepen.

Career

Pig people are prone to face challenges in this career; fortunately, they can solve those problems with their talents. Continue to stay positive and optimistic towards life. Pigs who have quit their jobs will find it harder than they imagine to hunt for a familiar position, or salaries may not reach their expectation. In this way, many talented Pig people will be stuck in a rut and find it hard to find an ideal job.

Pigs in fixed occupation will feel a lot of pressure, which reflects that their efforts may be doubted. At this time, it is more essential to control your emotions. Disputes may evolve into bigger problems. Pigs starting their own business do not rush it; if you find your goals fall far short of expectations. It will be better in the second half of the year.

Wealth

The Pig needs to face some issues with finances and deal with unexpected crises in 2026, especially if someone is in a higher position. And the issue is lower earnings, instead of a lack of money. By contrast, Pigs in the water and wood industry or infant care will be more stable in terms of wealth. Part of Pigs with a sharp eye for finances can earn high returns through investments, but it is generally risky. You are advised not to impulsively spend to reduce possible losses.

There are opportunities for you to utilize your talents to gain bonuses or get pay raises. Actively participating in traveling and assignments will bring you more income. It is possible to gain additional profit from an investment, but it poses a higher risk.

Health

People born in the year of the Pig may suffer from ailments, such as insomnia and tinnitus. When it comes to work, avoid burnout. Also, it is quite crucial to strike a balance between work and rest and cultivate a routine.

Lucky Things for Pig Zodiac

Lucky Things

Lucky Number: 2, 5, 8
Lucky Colors: yellow, brown, gold, gray
Lucky Flowers: hydrangea, daisy, pitcher plant
Lucky Directions: south, southeast, southwest
Lucky Months: the 1st, 2nd, 6th Chinese lunar months

Unlucky Things

Unlucky Numbers: 1, 3, 4
Unlucky Colors: red, blue, green
Unlucky Directions: northeast
Unlucky Months: the 5th and 12th Chinese lunar months

Chinese Zodiac Pig Personality Trait

Strengths of Pigs

Chinese zodiac Pig traits are empathetic and helpful. They will offer help when others are stuck in tough situations. In ordinary life, they will not be hypocritical and pretentious, whether getting along with new or old friends. Therefore, they can gain trust in no time, and it is easy to establish deep and long-lasting friendships.

Pig natives can remain optimistic about setbacks. Seeing problems from a positive angle affects people around them. It is believed that the dilemma is temporary and can be fixed. Additionally, they are not calculated, being able to understand and tolerate others’ mistakes and offenses. They are good at diffusing conflict and looking at issues from someone else’s point of view.

Weaknesses of Pigs

Every coin has two sides. Laziness will show up in Pig people sometimes, lacking initiative. They are used to putting things off until the last minute, which will cause poor results. Being short of reasonable planning and management makes them impulsive to consume without regard to consequences. It will also cause personal economic crises. People born in the year of the Pig tend to trust strangers because they will not keep their guard against others, which may bring losses to themselves, especially in relationships and business events.

Pig Man Personality

Advantages: Instead of being irritable like the Ox, the male Pig personality is outgoing and gentle. And they can be dedicated to achieving goals. They can keep calm in difficulties and process them with more delicacy. Keep learning, but not excelling at putting them into practice. Sometimes they are introverted, but a master of playing possum. They are observant enough to recognize someone hypercritical but never say it.

Disadvantages: They tend to trust and be blinded by others, which makes it easy to lose money. Therefore, it is not suitable for Pig men to manage money. They are likely stubborn and conservative sometimes, and hard to develop new things. Besides, they tend to be dependent on someone around, causing a lack of independent minds.

Although natural integrity makes men with the Chinese zodiac sign Pig suited for many jobs, they are likely to lose faith in themselves. And they worry too much about others’ judgment and are afraid of being despised. Therefore, Pigs will pretend to operate on their own terms, which may turn a minor issue into a big problem.

Pig Woman Personality

Advantages: Female Pigs are enthusiastic about life and willing to be involved in social events. You will find them in many activities. Because they will go into these recreational activities to relax physically and mentally. Pig women are not calculating as well. They are good at earning trust through sincerity.

Their self-love and self-respect are embodied in not easily pushing themselves into an awkward position. Pig girls are skilled in finding better ways to get out of bad situations. When getting along with others, they know how to respect others and, at the same time, respect themselves too.

Women born in the year of the Pig personality are outspoken, which is their greatest strength. They can articulate very well, genuinely expressing their true feelings. They are energetic and willing to spread positivity to people around them.

Disadvantages: Girls with the zodiac Pig expect someone else to treat them in the same way. But it is necessary to catch proportions and keep a distance, even when getting along with friends. Absence makes the heart grow fonder.

Female Pigs tend to deal with issues in a simple way, which will make them passive. In this way, they may miss many key points, which is irresponsible not only for others but also for themselves.

Sometimes you can find Pig women impatient. A job that requires a lot of perseverance is not suitable for Pig girls because they find it hard to settle down. And they prefer a cozy lifestyle and impatiently cope with complicated affairs.

Chinese Zodiac Pig Traits Based on Five Elements

There are five elements consisting of Wood, Fire, Earth, Gold, and Water in Chinese culture. It is said that people’s birthday and element decide their traits, which means there are five types of zodiac Pig with diverse characteristics.

Elements of Pig Personalities Recent Years Wood Pig Easy-going, good-temper, independent-minded, and empathetic, but impetuous 1935, 1995 Fire Pig Energetic, assertive, outspoken, responsible, popular with friends, but impatient 1947, 2007 Earth Pig Practical, reliable, social, reliable, and considerate 1959, 2019 Gold Pig Faithful, broad-minded, magnanimous, resilient, and helpful 1971, 2031 Water Pig Intelligent, flexible, positive, communicative, but indecisive 1923, 1983

Chinese Zodiac Pig Compatibility

Every zodiac animal has different traits, matching with different zodiacs accordingly. When it comes to love compatibility, characteristics must be an important factor taken into account. Only those whose traits match can go on together. See and find out who is the most suitable one for the Chinese Pig zodiac.

Best Matches: Tiger, Rabbit, Goat

Pig and Tiger Compatibility: Chinese zodiac Tiger and Pig compatibility is great. Their combination belongs to the Liu He group (harmonious and complementary relationship). The Pig Chinese zodiac personality is gentle and magnanimous. Tiger people are confident and energetic. Both sides complement each other. The former can offer support and a warm shoulder on an emotional level. And the latter can bring vitality and momentum to the Pig.

Pig and Rabbit Compatibility: Chinese Pig zodiac and zodiac Rabbit form one of the San He group (mutually generative and coordinated relationship), considered a perfect match. Pig people are genuine and kind-hearted. Rabbit natives are tender and thoughtful. When being together, they can understand and tolerate each other. In terms of love affairs, they can comfort each other. And they can work together to build a cozy and stable family life.

Pig and Goat Compatibility: The combination of the zodiac Pig and the Goat is part of the San He group. The Pig is sentimental, and the Goat's personality is empathetic and kind. They share similar values; therefore, they can offer support and appreciation to their partner to overcome hard moments when being together.

Worst Matches: Snake, Monkey

Pig and Snake Compatibility: According to the Five Element theory, the zodiac Pig belongs to the Water, and the Snake belongs to the Fire. Water and Fire are mutually restrictive. And they are resistant to each other. People with the zodiac sign Pig are honest and casual. But Snake people are shrewd and sensitive. It will be hard for them to fit perfectly with the other side due to personality differences. Chinese zodiac sign Pig prefers to move forward by intuition and experience. And the zodiac Snake tends to plan in advance and be more detail-oriented. There will be disagreements arising between them.

Pig and Monkey Compatibility: Pig natives are sincere and have no guard against people. The Monkey is flexible and volatile. For Pig people, the Monkey seems overly astute and unfathomable, resulting in Pig’s insecurity. In turn, Monkey people may consider the Pig honest and working pretty slowly. Over time, both sides will gradually lose trust. A conflict of interest may cause the two sides to pull away from each other.

Career Guide for Pig People

Chef: Those who were born in the year of the Pig have a unique perspective on delicacy. They are serious about work and detail-oriented, which makes them cook every dish carefully, and guests savor amazing meals. At the same time, they are hospitable, actively interacting with customers and improving satisfaction.
Hospitality Worker: With a gentle and friendly attitude, Pig people can provide high-quality services for guests in hotel reception and room services to make guests feel at home.

Craftsman: People under the zodiac Pig are patient and meticulous, having a gift in terms of handmade areas, such as pottery, carpentry, embroidery, etc. They can be totally devoted to creation, giving a unique charm to a work of art.
Event Planner: Pig natives are positive and outgoing, excelling at communicating with people. Besides, they have a strong organizational ability, which is suitable for planning various cultural activities and promoting cultural communication and exchanges.

Bank Teller: Chinese zodiac Pig is honest, reliable, and meticulous about work. Therefore, it is effortless for them to deal with different kinds of businesses and earn customers’ trust.
Insurance Agent: The Pig treats people kindly and easily gains favor from others. From the perspective of insurance selling, they can see problems from the customer’s angle, which can help them build a relatively stable relationship with their customers when providing suitable insurance plans.

Pig in Chinese Culture

1. Image in Journey to the West
The main character in Peppa Pig is a pretty cute pink pig. She enjoys jumping into mud puddles, playing games, and spending time with families and friends. It reflects a warm family life and friendship.

Unlike the innocent pig image in Western cartoons, in Chinese culture, Zhu Bajie, who exists in Journey to the West (one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature), is a pig who has many disadvantages, like greed and laziness, which fits people’s stereotype toward Pigs. But he is still gentle and kind inside. His loyalty to the Tang Monk plays an important role in traveling to the Western Paradise. Sometimes, the Pigsy uses his strength and wisdom against enemies to protect the Tang Monk, which also reveals the advantages of the Chinese zodiac sign Pig.

2. Symbol of Wealth
Pigs are highly productive, being considered a stable source of meat. In ancient farming societies, the number of pigs usually stood for how wealthy the family was. For example, the Chinese character 家 (Jia means home) has the top “宀” on behalf of houses. And the bottom “豕” means pigs. The character symbolizes a rich life and implies that a home is incomplete without a pig.

Archaeological evidence suggests that pig’s heads or mandibles were mostly buried in tombs to show the wealth and status of the tomb owner in the Dawenkou culture period (4000BC-2600BC).

3. Symbol of Auspiciousness
The pig’s body is usually round, leaving people a lucky impression. An idiom goes like “A Fat Pig Nudging at the Door,” meaning good luck and wealth are approaching. In daily life, people will use paintings with the image to symbolize good fortune and wealth coming in the new year.

Famous People Born in the Year of the Pig

Name Date Element of Pig Andrew Garfield August 20, 1983 Water Pig Arnold Schwarzenegger July 30, 1947 Fire Pig Elon Musk June 28, 1971 Gold Pig Irving Rameses Rhames May 12, 1959 Earth Pig Jeremy Lee Renner January 7, 1971 Gold Pig Jesse Eisenberg October 5, 1983 Water Pig Marcia Gay Harden August 14, 1959 Earth Pig

Chinese Zodiac Pig Vocabulary & Idioms

Chinese Pinyin English 生肖 shēng  xiāo Chinese Zodiac 农历生日 nóng  lì  shēng  rì Lunar Birthday 你属什么 nǐ  shǔ  shĕn  me What is you Chinese zodiac animal? 我属猪 wǒ  shǔ  zhū  de I am a Pig in the Chinese zodiac signs. 肥猪拱门 féi  zhū  gǒng  mén A windfall of good fortune. 牧猪奴戏 mù  zhū  nú  xì Gambling activities. 泥猪疥狗 ní  zhū  jiè  gǒu Despicable people. 泥猪瓦狗 ní  zhū  wǎ  gǒu Used to describe despicable or vulgar people. 一龙一猪 yī  lóng  yī  zhū Greatly different in ability. 指猪骂狗 zhǐ  zhū  mà  gǒu Curse others by ostensibly scolding pigs. 猪卑狗险 zhū  bēi  gǒu  xiǎn As humble as a pig and as treacherous as a dog. 猪狗不如 zhū  gǒu  bù  rú Utterly despicable. 猪朋狗友 zhū  péng  gǒu  yǒu Bad companions or friends of low moral standards. 猪突豨勇 zhū  tū  xī  yǒng Rush forward bravely or act recklessly like pigs and boars.

Year of the Pig FAQs

1. When is the year of the pig?
Most recent years of the Pig include 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, and 2019.

2. Are the years of the pig people effeminate?
No. It is partial and not objective to categorize all Pig boys into the effeminate type. Nourishing environment, educational background, and personal experience play big parts in the formation of character.

3. When is the next year of the pig?
The last Pig year is 2019. Due to the 12-year cycle, the next Pig year will be 2031.