The Pig 猪
generous · easy-going · diligent · sincere
Pig personality
Best traits: generous, easy-going, diligent, sincere. Pigs are warm, tolerant, and genuinely kind. They work hard without complaint and enjoy sharing good fortune with others.
Weak spots: They can be naive, over-trusting, and self-indulgent. A Pig may give more than is wise and struggle to say no.
Pig years
People born in these years are Pigs (check the Chinese New Year cut-off if you were born in January or February):
1935 · 1947 · 1959 · 1971 · 1983 · 1995 · 2007 · 2019 · 2031 · 2043
Pig compatibility
- Best match: Tiger — the classic "secret friend" pairing.
- Also strong: Rabbit, Goat (same affinity triangle).
- Hardest match: Snake (direct opposition).
See how the Pig pairs with all 12 signs →
The Pig by element
Every Pig also has one of five elements, set by the birth year: Wood Pig · Fire Pig · Earth Pig · Metal Pig · Water Pig. The element colours the personality — see how the five elements work.
Lucky for the Pig
Numbers: 2, 5, 8. Colors: yellow, gray, brown, gold. Suggested careers: doctor, chef, teacher, philanthropist, HR manager.
Frequently asked questions
What years are Pig years?
Recent Pig years are 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031, 2043. They repeat every 12 years. If you were born in January or February, check the Chinese New Year date for your year.
What is the Pig personality like?
Pigs are warm, tolerant, and genuinely kind. They work hard without complaint and enjoy sharing good fortune with others. On the difficult side: They can be naive, over-trusting, and self-indulgent. A Pig may give more than is wise and struggle to say no.
Who is the Pig most compatible with?
The Tiger (the "secret friend" pairing), plus the Rabbit and Goat. The hardest match is the Snake.
Is the Pig a lucky sign?
No sign is luckier than another in the Chinese zodiac — each has strengths and weaknesses. The Pig's lucky numbers are 2, 5, 8 and lucky colors are yellow, gray, brown, gold.