Chinese Zodiac
Year of the Pig
Hai (亥), the 12th of the 12 Earthly Branches.
Quick Answer
People born in the Year of the Pig include those born in 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019 and 2031, counting from Lunar New Year rather than January 1. The next Year of the Pig is the Year of the Metal Pig, from January 23, 2031 to February 10, 2032. The Pig is generous, sincere, easygoing and pleasure-loving.
Years of the Pig
Each year starts at Lunar New Year. If your birthday falls before the start date, you belong to the previous animal.
| Year | Sexagenary Name | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 Wood Pig | Yi Hai (乙亥) | ||
| 1947 Fire Pig | Ding Hai (丁亥) | ||
| 1959 Earth Pig | Ji Hai (己亥) | ||
| 1971 Metal Pig | Xin Hai (辛亥) | ||
| 1983 Water Pig | Gui Hai (癸亥) | ||
| 1995 Wood Pig | Yi Hai (乙亥) | ||
| 2007 Fire Pig | Ding Hai (丁亥) | ||
| 2019 Earth Pig | Ji Hai (己亥) | ||
| 2031 Metal Pig | Xin Hai (辛亥) | ||
| 2043 Water Pig | Gui Hai (癸亥) |
Every Pig year from 1900 to 2100 is in the full table.
Pig Personality
The Pig closes the cycle. It is associated with warmth, abundance and an honest enjoyment of life. It is trusting and kind, and it can be naive, indulgent or reluctant to face conflict.
Strengths: Generosity, sincerity, tolerance, good humor. Challenges: Naivety, indulgence, avoidance.
The year element adds its own color: a Fire Pig is more outgoing and a Water Pig more reflective. Find your element by birth year in the table above.
The Pig in the Year of the Fire Horse
In the current Year of the Fire Horse (February 17, 2026 to February 5, 2027), the Pig is not in conflict with Tai Sui. Its relationship with the Horse year sign is neutral.
Pig Compatibility
The Pig's best matches are the Tiger, Rabbit and Goat (Six Harmonies with the Tiger, the Wood trine with the Rabbit and Goat). Its classical clash is with the Snake.
| Sign | Relationship | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Tiger | Six Harmonies (Liu He) | The closest classical pairing: complementary and supportive. |
| Rabbit | Trine (San He) | Natural allies that share an element and a way of working. |
| Goat | Trine (San He) | Natural allies that share an element and a way of working. |
| Rat | Neutral | No classical relationship; depends on the full chart. |
| Ox | Neutral | No classical relationship; depends on the full chart. |
| Dragon | Neutral | No classical relationship; depends on the full chart. |
| Horse | Neutral | No classical relationship; depends on the full chart. |
| Rooster | Neutral | No classical relationship; depends on the full chart. |
| Dog | Neutral | No classical relationship; depends on the full chart. |
| Monkey | Harm (Liu Hai) | Subtle misunderstandings that need patience. |
| Snake | Clash (Liu Chong) | Opposite signs: strong attraction or friction, rarely indifference. |
Are You a Pig?
Check a birthday against the exact Lunar New Year date.
The Other Animals
Questions About the Pig
What Years Are the Year of the Pig?
People born in the Year of the Pig include those born in 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019 and 2031, counting from Lunar New Year rather than January 1. The next Year of the Pig is the Year of the Metal Pig, from January 23, 2031 to February 10, 2032. The Pig is generous, sincere, easygoing and pleasure-loving.
What Is the Pig Personality in the Chinese Zodiac?
The Pig closes the cycle. It is associated with warmth, abundance and an honest enjoyment of life. It is trusting and kind, and it can be naive, indulgent or reluctant to face conflict. Strengths: Generosity, sincerity, tolerance, good humor. Challenges: Naivety, indulgence, avoidance.
Who Is the Pig Most Compatible With?
The Pig's best matches are the Tiger, Rabbit and Goat (Six Harmonies with the Tiger, the Wood trine with the Rabbit and Goat). Its classical clash is with the Snake.
Is the Pig in Conflict With Tai Sui This Year?
In the current Year of the Fire Horse (February 17, 2026 to February 5, 2027), the Pig is not in conflict with Tai Sui. Its relationship with the Horse year sign is neutral.
I Was Born in January or February. Am I a Pig?
Your Chinese zodiac animal changes at Lunar New Year, not on January 1. Lunar New Year falls on the second new moon after the winter solstice, between January 21 and February 20, so anyone born in January or early February may belong to the previous year's animal. BaZi (Four Pillars) charts use a second boundary, the solar term Li Chun (Start of Spring), on February 3, 4 or 5. Look up your exact birth date to see both.
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