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The Pig ranks the 12th among the animals of the Chinese zodiac. Years of the Pig include 2031, 2019, 2007, 1995, 1983, 1971, 1959, 1947...

With a round and fat face, the Pig is the symbol of wealth, felicity, honesty, and practicality in Chinese zodiac culture. Many money pots (Chinese piggybanks) are made pig-shaped as people believe Pig invocation will bring good luck monetarily.

People born in the year of the Pig are usually tolerant, understanding, calm, down-to-earth, and easy to get along with. These make them a delightful companion and a trustworthy friend.

Chinese: 猪年 (Zhū nián 'Pig year')
Earthly branch: 亥 (hài 12th of 12)
Representing hours: 9–11pm
Yin/yang: yin

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Find Out if You Were Born in a Pig Year

Most recent years of the Pig are 2019, 2007, 1995, 1983, 1971, 1959, 1947, 1935...

If you were born in one of the above calendar years, your Chinese zodiac sign is probably the Pig, and in China you would be known as a Pig.

However, the Chinese zodiac year is usually said to start from Chinese New Year, which ranges from late January to mid-February. Therefore, if you were born in January or February in one of the above years, you might be a Pig or possibly an Dog.

Additionally, if you were born in January/February in one of the years immediately following those above (2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, etc.), then you may be a Pig or a Rat.

You can use our free Chinese zodiac sign calculator tool below to find your zodiac animal sign or see the table below.

Chinese Zodiac Caculator

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Pig Years	Date	Element
2031	January 22, 2031 – February 10, 2032	Metal (Gold)
2019	February 4, 2019 – January 24, 2020	Earth
2007	February 17, 2007 – February 6, 2008	Fire
1995	January 30, 1995 – February 18, 1996	Wood
1983	February 13, 1983 – February 1, 1984	Water
1971	January 27, 1971 – February 14, 1972	Metal (Gold)
1959	February 8, 1959 – January 27, 1960	Earth
1947	January 22, 1947 – February 9, 1948	Fire
1935	February 4, 1935 – January 23, 1936	Wood

Pigs' Horoscope Predictions and Lucky Color for 2025

For those born in the Year of the Pig, 2025 will be a challenging year, bringing about some tough obstacles and making it hard to achieve what you desire. Instead of avoiding these difficulties, it's important to face them head-on with strong courage and confidence. This way, you can overcome the challenges and bring positivity back into your life.

Career: In 2025, try not to have overly high expectations regarding your career. You're naturally capable and often take on important roles at work. However, this year might bring some bad luck that could affect your performance. You might even make mistakes on significant projects, leading to financial losses for both you and your company. It's best to stay low-key and avoid drawing too much attention to yourself. Keep harmonious relationships with your colleagues and steer clear of conflicts with your boss—losing your job is a real risk if you're not careful.
Wealth: When it comes to finances in 2025, it might be tough to see good returns. You could find yourself spending more than you earn, which can be stressful. Focus on doing your job well to maintain a stable income. It might also be a good idea to explore side gigs, but don't rush into trying to make quick money—this can be risky. Instead, think long-term to build your wealth and avoid financial pitfalls.
Relationships: This year, you might face some challenges in your relationships. If you're single, you could encounter some unworthy romantic interests—so be cautious! For those in a relationship, you might find that you're spending less time together, leading to a cooler connection and a higher chance of breaking up. If you're married, small disagreements could escalate into bigger fights, creating a tense home environment. It's really important to keep a positive attitude and show understanding towards each other to prevent things from getting worse.
Health: Health-wise, 2025 may not be the best year for you. There's a chance that old health issues could resurface, so it's essential to take good care of yourself. Make sure to maintain a regular diet and sleep schedule—try to go to bed earlier and avoid staying up late for work or study. Your body needs rest to handle the challenges ahead.

Lucky color for 2025: purple, yellow, gold, and white.

Read more about Dog Monthly Horoscope 2025

Element of Pigs	Personality
Wood Pig	Good-natured, lovely, easy-going, generous, brave but irritable
Fire Pig	Ambitious, persevering, but impatient
Earth Pig	Communicative, popular among their friends, with a strong sense of time keeping
Gold Pig	Broad-minded, amicable, and willing to help others
Water Pig	Gentle, modest, earnest, responsible, but subjective in life

Pigs' Love Compatibility

Each animal sign has its unique characteristics. Love compatibility among Chinese zodiac animals mostly takes into account the general characteristics of each animal. Only those whose characteristics match each other well can be good partners.

See below the compatibility of the Pig with other animals.

Best with: Goat, Tiger, and Rabbit
Worst with: Snake

Want to know if she/he is compatible with you? Use our zodiac love compatibility calculator below. Or you can check the 12 Chinese zodiac signs' love compatibility in detail.

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Top Careers for the Pig

People born in a year of the Pig are usually self-disciplined, straightforward, gentle, calm, quick in mind, and thirsty for knowledge. Among the twelve Chinese zodiac signs, the Pig enjoys the best luck with money. No matter what jobs they do, they have a higher possibility of being successful.

However, the Pig usually has less patience than others and is not good at managing wealth, thus jobs related to finance are not so suitable for people born in Pig years.

Careers related to education, transport, art, music, beauty, fashion, and catering are best suited to Pigs.

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