Year of the Pig
The Pig is number 12 of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac.
The Pig comes last because, in the legend, it stopped to eat and nap during the race. Pigs are said to be warm, generous and fond of life’s pleasures.
| Traits | generous, easygoing, sincere, indulgent |
|---|---|
| Best matches | Rabbit, Goat |
| Clashes with | Snake |
Pig years
| Year | Element | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2031 | Metal Pig | January 23, 2031 | February 10, 2032 |
| 2019 | Earth Pig | February 5, 2019 | January 24, 2020 |
| 2007 | Fire Pig | February 18, 2007 | February 6, 2008 |
| 1995 | Wood Pig | January 31, 1995 | February 18, 1996 |
| 1983 | Water Pig | February 13, 1983 | February 1, 1984 |
| 1971 | Metal Pig | January 27, 1971 | February 14, 1972 |
| 1959 | Earth Pig | February 8, 1959 | January 27, 1960 |
| 1947 | Fire Pig | January 22, 1947 | February 9, 1948 |
| 1935 | Wood Pig | February 4, 1935 | January 23, 1936 |
| 1923 | Water Pig | February 16, 1923 | February 4, 1924 |
Questions
- What years are the Year of the Pig?
- Recent Pig years are 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031. The cycle repeats every 12 years.
- Which animals are compatible with the Pig?
- The Pig gets on best with the Rabbit and Goat, and clashes with the Snake.
- When is the next Year of the Pig?
- The next Pig year will be 2031, starting on January 23, 2031.