Year of the Pig: Chinese zodiac personality and compatibility
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- chinese zodiac
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- 2027
The Pig is the last and most good-hearted sign of the Chinese zodiac. People born in its years are generous, cheerful and love to enjoy life, and in Chinese tradition the Pig stands for abundance.
What is a person born in the Year of the Pig like?
The Pig's fixed element is Water and its energy is yin. Pigs are sincere, tolerant and very hospitable. They love good food, comfort and time with friends. At times they trust others too easily and can't hold back on spending.
- Strength: kindness and generosity
- Weakness: naivety and overspending
Which years are Pig years?
The Chinese year does not begin on 1 January but at Chinese New Year, which falls in late January or February. If you were born in January or early February, check the exact date of your year.
- 1947, Fire Pig
- 1959, Earth Pig
- 1971, Metal Pig
- 1983, Water Pig
- 1995, Wood Pig
- 2007, Fire Pig
- 2019, Earth Pig
- 2031, Metal Pig
Who is the Pig compatible with?
By Chinese tradition, the Pig gets on best with the signs that share its triangle on the zodiac wheel, and with one secret friend. The hardest match is its opposite sign, though that is a tendency, not a verdict.
- Best matches: Rabbit, Goat
- Secret friend: Tiger
- Difficult match: Snake
The Pig in 2027: what will the Year of the Fire Goat bring?
The Goat is the Pig's natural ally, so 2027 is traditionally kind to it: harmony at home, warmth in relationships and good chances with money. Just keep an eye on overspending. A good year for a new relationship or for making a home.
Lucky numbers, colours and directions for the Pig
Chinese tradition links every sign with its own lucky numbers, colours and directions. Sources differ a little, so treat these as symbolic and fun.
- Numbers: 2, 5, 8
- Colours: yellow, grey, brown, gold
- Directions: southeast, northeast