Years of the Pig
Last in the cycle, Pig Years follow the Dog Years and recur every twelfth year. The Chinese New Year does not fall on a specific date, so it is essential to check the calendar to find the exact date on which each Pig Year actually begins.
1911*1923*1935*1947*1959*1971*1983*1995*2007
THE SIGN OF THE PIG
"Its better to give than to receive" would probably be the PigÂ’s motto. Pigs are more comfortable giving of their own time or attention than they are to ask others for it. They do not find asking for help an easy task and would rather carry the burden themselves. Pigs will do anything they can to maintain a sense of peace amongst family or friends. This can lead to a tendency to be taken advantage of, but Pigs basically forgive and forget everything. They are compassionate souls who simply want to keep the peace.
PIG FACTS:
People born in the Year of the Pig share certain characteristics. The Pig Sign is an abbreviated way of characterizing that individualÂ’s personality. Following are features associated with the Sign of the Pig.
Twelfth in order, Chinese name—ZHU, sign of honesty
Hour—9pm-10:59pm Month—November
Western Counterpart—Scorpio
CHARACTERISTICS
Hardworking, Giving, Willing, Helpful, Materialistic, Gullible, Oblivious, Obstinate
IN YOUR ELEMENT
The characteristics of the Pig Sign are tempered by on eof the five Chinese elements of Metal, Water, Wood, Fire and Earth overlaying a 5-year cycle of characteristics on the original 12-year cycle.
THE METAL PIG 1911 AND 1971
Outspoken and confident, Metal Pigs give 110% for everything they do. They throw themselves into relationships with others completely, sometimes to a fault. These Pigs are headstrong and diligent in the workplace, honest and caring in a relationship and trustworthy with everyone he meets unless given reason not to be. Metal Pigs usually give people more credit than they deserve but when challenged can be a hard nut to crack.
THE WATER PIG 1923 AND 1983
Water Pigs go with the flow and usually trust people before they truly know them. This, of course, can get them into trouble because they are often to trusting for their own good. Water Pigs are quite easily influenced; yet, can be very persuasive when it comes to getting what they want. These people love parties and social situations and enjoy giving of themselves to help others.
THE WOOD PIG 1935 AND 1995
Wood Pigs are strong-minded individuals who give of themselves continuously. They have hearts of gold and wonÂ’t take no for an answer from a friend in need. These Pigs are practical, down-to-earth and industrious people, always looking for the next project to take on. They enjoy working in groups and work well with other people.
THE FIRE PIG 1947 AND 2007
Active, outgoing and extroverted, Fire Pigs breathe new life into everything they do. These Pigs are vivid, motivated individuals who cannot be deterred from a goal once they have set it. They are emotional and passionate about their loved ones, their occupations and their objectives. They are bold and vivacious, unafraid to take risks despite the consequences. They make great bosses because they do work so hard and because they are so spirited. But donÂ’t doublecross a Fire Pig. They have the ability to be quite abrasive when things donÂ’t turn out as they planned.
THE EARTH PIG 1959 AND 2019
Laid back and reliable, Earth Pigs are at their happiest at home with their families. They are organized and pragmatic, preparing a strategy for every project they take on. They are fruitful at work and are content being one of the employees. Even so, Earth Pigs may compensate for this by asking for more money at review time. These Pigs love a good time and so may overindulge at times.
The fire pig is the best of all pigs. Babies born in the year of the Fiery pig will be intelligent (pigs are intelligent *doh*), active, bold, spirited and passionate, yet humble.
Time to have sex and give birth to nice piglets.
