Chinese zodiac · 12 of 12
亥 The Pig
The Pig closes the zodiac. Its branch 亥 (Hài) marks the start of winter and the late-night hours, a time of rest and abundance after the harvest. Pigs are generous, easygoing and enjoy life's comforts.
- Branch
- 亥 Hài
- Fixed element
- Water
- Polarity
- Yin
- Direction
- North-northwest (NNW)
- Hours
- 9 – 11 pm
- Solar month starts
- about 7 Nov (Start of Winter)
Pig years and their elements
Each Pig year also carries one of the five elements, so a Pig born in 1984 (Wood) differs from one born in 1996 (Fire). The year changes at Li Chun, the Start of Spring, not on Chinese New Year. If you were born in January or early February, check the start date below.
| Year | Pillar | Starts (Li Chun) | Ends before |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 乙亥 Yin Wood Pig | 5 Feb 1935 | 5 Feb 1936 |
| 1947 | 丁亥 Yin Fire Pig | 5 Feb 1947 | 5 Feb 1948 |
| 1959 | 己亥 Yin Earth Pig | 4 Feb 1959 | 5 Feb 1960 |
| 1971 | 辛亥 Yin Metal Pig | 4 Feb 1971 | 5 Feb 1972 |
| 1983 | 癸亥 Yin Water Pig | 4 Feb 1983 | 4 Feb 1984 |
| 1995 | 乙亥 Yin Wood Pig | 4 Feb 1995 | 4 Feb 1996 |
| 2007 | 丁亥 Yin Fire Pig | 4 Feb 2007 | 4 Feb 2008 |
| 2019 | 己亥 Yin Earth Pig | 4 Feb 2019 | 4 Feb 2020 |
| 2031 | 辛亥 Yin Metal Pig | 4 Feb 2031 | 4 Feb 2032 |
Pig personality
These are the traits tradition associates with the Pig. Your full BaZi chart, especially your Day Master, shapes you more than your year animal alone.
- Generous, warm and sincere
- Easygoing and tolerant
- Hardworking when committed
- Enjoys food, comfort and company
Watch out for: Pigs can be too trusting and easily taken advantage of. They may overindulge or avoid confrontation.
Pig at work
Pigs do well in generous, hands-on work: hospitality, food, healthcare, charity and customer-facing roles. These are traditional associations; your Day Master and the rest of your chart matter more.
Pig compatibility
The Tiger is the Pig's six-harmony partner, and the Rabbit and Goat form its three-harmony trio. The Snake is its opposite, so Pig–Snake pairings need openness and trust.
| Relationship | Sign | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Six harmony (六合) | Tiger | The closest natural match; easy teamwork. |
| Three harmony (三合) | Rabbit and Goat | Allies who share goals and energy. |
| Clash (六冲) | Snake | Opposite sign; needs patience and clear talk. |
| Harm (六害) | Monkey | Prone to small misunderstandings. |
Feng shui tips for the Pig
The Pig is Yin Water, supported by Metal. Blues, black accents and flowing shapes suit it. Its direction is North-northwest. Pigs thrive in a comfortable, welcoming home with a well-kept dining area.
Your year animal gives general guidance. For directions that fit you personally, find your Kua Number; it is based on your birth year and gender and gives four favourable and four unfavourable directions.
The Pig in 2026 and 2027
The Fire Horse year is neutral for the Pig. Water and Fire balance each other, so keep a steady routine and watch spending on comforts.
2027 (Fire Goat) is in your three-harmony group, a year of allies.
Clash, harm and harmony pairings follow fixed traditional rules. They describe tendencies to be aware of, not fixed outcomes.