Chinese zodiac · sign 12 of 12
Pig
The Pig represents generosity, compassion and optimism. It's a symbol of prosperity and well-being.
- On the wheel of the twelve animals, in black: Pig.
- The red triangle links it with its two friends (三合): Cat and Goat.
- The dotted line crosses to its opposite (六冲): Snake.
History and symbolism
The Pig in the Chinese tradition
The Pig is considered a symbol of prosperity and fortune in Chinese culture. Its place at the end of the cycle represents completeness.
Traits
How it shows up
Characteristics
- Generous
- Compassionate
- Optimistic
- Diligent
- Pacific
Strengths
- Generosity
- Compassion
- Optimism
- Diligence
- Tolerance
Challenges
- Naivety
- Self-indulgence
- Difficulty saying no
- Overconfidence
- Perceived laziness
Pig years
Were you born in a Pig year?
The Chinese year starts with the Lunar New Year, between January 21 and February 21. If you were born in those weeks, check the exact day: your sign may be the previous one.
| Year | From | To | Element |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | Feb 4, 1935 | Jan 23, 1936 | Wood |
| 1947 | Jan 22, 1947 | Feb 9, 1948 | Fire |
| 1959 | Feb 8, 1959 | Jan 27, 1960 | Earth |
| 1971 | Jan 27, 1971 | Feb 14, 1972 | Metal |
| 1983 | Feb 13, 1983 | Feb 1, 1984 | Water |
| 1995 | Jan 31, 1995 | Feb 18, 1996 | Wood |
| 2007 | Feb 18, 2007 | Feb 6, 2008 | Fire |
| 2019 | Feb 5, 2019 | Jan 24, 2020 | Earth |
| 2031 | Jan 23, 2031 | Feb 10, 2032 | Metal |
The five elements
Five versions of the same sign
Every Pig is also born with one of five elements, which changes every two years. The table above shows which one belongs to each year.
Wood
Fire
Earth
Metal
Water
What's your animal?
Calculate it from your date of birth, with the exact Chinese New Year cutoff, and see which countries, brands and people share your sign.
Keep in mind
The Pig in the zodiac is a cultural construction with no scientific basis.
The Chinese zodiac is an age-old belief system rooted in Chinese culture. Molino uses it as a tool for reflection and self-knowledge. The interpretations don't constitute scientific evidence, predictions or diagnoses. The calculations are deterministic and reproducible from the year of birth.