--- title: "Chinese Zodiac Pig: Years, Personality and Compatibility" description: "The Pig in the Chinese zodiac: generosity, sincerity and warmth, its Water element, years from 1971 to 2031, and its San He, Liu He and Liu Chong matches." canonical: https://unifiedreading.com/chinese-zodiac/pig last-updated: 2026-10-23 reviewed: false author: Unified Reading editorial --- # Chinese Zodiac Pig: Years, Personality and Compatibility In Chinese astrology, the Pig is the twelfth animal of the twelve-year cycle, with Water as its fixed element and Yin polarity. It is traditionally associated with generosity, sincerity and warmth. Your animal follows the Lunar New Year of your birth, so early-year birthdays can belong to the previous animal. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Position in the cycle | 12 of 12 (earthly branch Hai) | | Fixed element · polarity | Water · Yin | | Years (each starts at Lunar New Year) | 1959 Earth (from Feb 8); 1971 Metal (from Jan 27); 1983 Water (from Feb 13); 1995 Wood (from Jan 31); 2007 Fire (from Feb 18); 2019 Earth (from Feb 5); 2031 Metal (from Jan 23) | | San He trine | Rabbit, Goat, Pig (Wood) | | Liu He · Liu Chong · Liu Hai | Tiger · Snake · Monkey | ## The Pig in Chinese astrology The Pig is the twelfth and last animal of the cycle and is usually described as generous, sincere and good-natured. In the race story it arrived last after stopping to eat and rest, which fits its reputation for enjoying life without hurry. Its branch, Hai, is linked with early winter, and its fixed element is Water. People born in Pig years are often portrayed as kind, tolerant and easygoing, with a love of comfort, good food and company. The Pig is associated with honesty and a trusting nature. Descriptions also mention naivety and indulgence: a Pig may be too trusting or find it hard to say no. Many readings present it as warm-hearted and loyal, bringing ease to the people around it. Many readers recognise the Pig in a talent for making people feel welcome and an ability to enjoy simple pleasures fully. As a Yin animal, its warmth is receptive and comforting, and it often brings calm to tense situations. ## The Pig at work At work, the Pig is often described as diligent, cooperative and dependable once committed. Hospitality, food, the arts, care professions, education, charity work and any role with a friendly team culture are commonly mentioned. A Pig tends to be generous with time and help, and it often keeps a workplace pleasant. The traditional caution is being taken advantage of or avoiding conflict: a Pig may agree to too much or overlook problems to keep the peace. Readings often suggest that people born in Pig years do best in honest environments where effort is recognised, and that they protect their goodwill by setting clear limits on what they take on. A Pig also tends to be a loyal and hardworking colleague once it believes in a team, and it often becomes the person who keeps morale high. It usually performs best in honest, cooperative settings and can struggle in environments driven by politics or constant competition. ## The Pig in relationships In relationships, the Pig is usually described as affectionate, loyal and generous, enjoying shared pleasures and a comfortable home. A Pig often gives freely and forgives easily. Its classical allies are its San He partners, the Rabbit and the Goat, and its Liu He secret friend, the Tiger, while the Snake sits opposite it in the six clashes. The common relationship friction is over-trust or avoidance: a Pig may ignore warning signs or sidestep difficult conversations. Partners who are honest, appreciative and willing to share the practical load tend to find the Pig a warm, devoted companion who makes ordinary life feel generous. Friendships with a Pig are often warm, relaxed and generous. It tends to host, share and celebrate, and it forgives easily. It values sincerity above all and may withdraw from people it discovers have been dishonest, even if it rarely says so directly. Small, sincere gestures tend to mean the most to it. ## Years of the Pig and their elements Recent and upcoming years of the Pig are 1971 (Metal), 1983 (Water), 1995 (Wood), 2007 (Fire), 2019 (Earth) and 2031 (Metal). Each begins at Lunar New Year rather than on January 1, so people born in January or early February need to check the date: in 1983, for example, the Pig year began on February 13, and anyone born before that is a Water Dog. The element attached to each year comes from the ten-year cycle of heavenly stems, so a Metal Pig and a Water Pig share the animal's core character but differ in flavour. Separately, the Pig always carries Water as its fixed element and a Yin polarity, which describe the animal itself. Because the five stem elements and twelve animals line up again only every sixty years, the Wood Pig of 1995 returns in 2055. The Chinese zodiac calculator on this site applies the Lunar New Year table from 1924 to 2044 automatically. ## Growth edges for the Pig The growth edge for the Pig usually involves boundaries and discernment. Traditional descriptions mention naivety, indulgence, procrastination and difficulty saying no. A Pig may also avoid confrontation until problems become larger than they needed to be. Practices that tend to help include pausing before agreeing to requests, raising concerns early, and balancing comfort with occasional challenge. The Pig's gift is generosity, the ability to give, forgive and enjoy life wholeheartedly. It tends to grow when that generosity is paired with clear limits, so that kindness is sustainable and the Pig's trusting nature is protected rather than exploited, and when it lets itself be as demanding as it is giving. In a Unified Reading, the Pig often adds a note of warmth and generosity to the wider profile, softening an intense Life Path or Sun sign, or deepening the kindness of a caring one. 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In the traditional race story the Pig stopped to eat and rest and arrived last. The order also follows the earthly branches, where the Pig's branch, Hai, is the twelfth. ### What is the Pig's personality in Chinese astrology? Generous, sincere, warm and easygoing. The Pig is often described as kind and trusting, with a love of comfort and company, sometimes too ready to say yes. ### What years are the Year of the Pig? Between 1924 and 2044 the Pig years are 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031 and 2043. Each starts at Lunar New Year, which falls between January 21 and February 20. ### Which animals are most compatible with the Pig? Traditionally the Rabbit and Goat share the Pig's San He trine and the Tiger is its Liu He secret friend. 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