Pig (zodiac)
The Boar (豬) (is the current year in 2019 symbolizing the year of the Earth Pig); is the twelfth of the 12-year cycle of animals that appear in the Chinese zodiac in relation to the Chinese Calendar. In the continuous sexagenary cycle, every twelfth year refers to hai, and is commonly called the Year of the Pig 豬. There are five types of Pigs, named after Chinese elements. In order, they are: Metal, Water, Wood, Fire, and Earth.
| Pig | |
 "Pig" in Traditional (top) and Simplified (bottom) Chinese characters | |
| Traditional Chinese | 豬 |
|---|---|
| Simplified Chinese | 猪 |
In the Japanese zodiac and the Tibetan zodiac, the Pig is replaced by the boar. In the Dai zodiac, the Pig is replaced by the elephant. In the Gurung zodiac, the Pig is replaced by the deer.
Pig in Chinese zodiac
changeAccording to myths, the Pig was the last to arrive when the Jade Emperor called for the great meeting. Other sources say that the Buddha asked for a great meeting when he was about to leave Earth. The Pig came last.
There are legends that as the emperor called one day, an oink and squeal was heard from a little Pig. The term "lazy Pig" is appropriate here as the Pig is hungry in the race, immediately stops for a feast and then falls asleep. After sleeping, the Pig continues the race and is named the 12th and final animal of the zodiac cycle.
| Start date | End date | Heavenly Branch |
|---|---|---|
| 4 February 1935 | 23 January 1936 | Wood Pig |
| 22 January 1947 | 9 February 1948 | Fire Pig |
| 8 February 1959 | 27 January 1960 | Earth Pig |
| 27 January 1971 | 14 February 1972 | Metal Pig |
| 13 February 1983 | 1 February 1984 | Water Pig |
| 31 January 1995 | 18 February 1996 | Wood Pig |
| 18 February 2007 | 6 February 2008 | Fire Pig |
| 5 February 2019 | 24 January 2020 | Earth Pig |
| 23 January 2031 | 10 February 2032 | Metal Pig |
| 10 February 2043 | 29 January 2044 | Water Pig |
| 28 January 2055 | 14 February 2056 | Wood Pig |
| 14 February 2067 | 2 February 2068 | Fire Pig |
| 2 February 2079 | 21 January 2080 | Earth Pig |
| 18 February 2091 | 6 February 2092 | Metal Pig |
| 4 February 2103 | 28 January 2104 | Water Pig |
Chinese Zodiac Pig Compatibility Grid
change| Sign | Best match | Average Match | No match |
| Pig | Rabbit, Goat and Tiger | Rat, Ox, Dragon, Horse, Rooster | Snake |
Falling Stars and difficulties
change| Most fortunate | Good luck | Luck standard | No luck |
| Rabbit, Tiger, Rat, Ox | Rooster, Dog | Goat, Horse | Snake, Dragon, Monkey, Pig |