Friday Jun 05, 2026
Bing Wu Year, Jia Wu Month, Geng Xu Day

Year of the Pig

猪 (Zhū)
year of the pig

People born in Pig years are pure, cheerful, good-natured, resolute, optimistic, calm and quite popular among friends. They come straight to the point without the slightest hesitation, help others, boast great endurance and good thinking but never play tricks. With an indomitable spirit, they take on the task with courage and go all out to do it well. However, Pigs are unsociable, vulnerable to fraud, impulsive, arrogant and stubborn.

  • 猪 (Zhū)
  • Hai (亥)
  • Yin
  • Water (Shui)
  • Amitabha, The Buddha of Infinite Light
  • South
  • North
  • Northeast

Things that will bring pig luck:

  • 2, 5, 8
  • yellow, grey, brown, golden
  • southeast, northeast
  • hydrangea, pitcher plant, marguerite
  • Ruby

Things that pig should avoid:

  • 1, 3, 9
  • Red, Blue, Green
  • Southeast

Pig Years

Year When Stem-Branch Element Yin Yang
1935 Feb.4, 1935 – Jan.23,1936 Yi Hai Wood Yin
1947 Jan.22, 1947 – Feb.9, 1948 Ding Hai Fire Yin
1959 Feb.8, 1959 – Jan.27, 1960 Ji Hai Earth Yin
1971 Jan.27, 1971 – Feb.14, 1972 Xin Hai Metal Yin
1983 Feb.13, 1983 – Feb.1, 1984 Gui Hai Water Yin
1995 Jan.30, 1995 – Feb.18, 1996 Yi Hai Wood Yin
2007 Feb.17, 2007 – Feb.6, 2008 Ding Hai Fire Yin
2019 Feb.4, 2019 – Jan.24, 2020 Ji Hai Earth Yin
2031 Jan.22, 2031 – Feb.10, 2032 Xin Hai Metal Yin

Pig Love Compatibility

Single-minded in love relationship, Pig people devote to their love and hold a stable attitude in a relationship, thus lead a happy life whether in love or marriage. Generally speaking, people born in the year of Pig are softhearted and can be walked over in a relationship.
  • Best with: Goat, Tiger, Rabbit
  • Worst with: Monkey, Snake

Pig in 2026

2026 Fortune for the Pig: Consolidate Foundations and Await Opportunities
The Year of the Pig in 2026 is a "foundation-building year," offering overall stability and serving as a critical period to accumulate strength for the future. In your career, adopt a steady and measured approach—focus on expanding your network, honing your skills, and laying a solid groundwork for future leaps. Avoid impulsive job changes. Financially, rely mainly on your regular income, which will remain stable. This is an ideal time to create long-term financial plans and build up your savings. Be sure to steer clear of loans and guarantees, prioritizing wealth preservation. In relationships, family life will be warm and harmonious. Singles need not rush into romance; instead, concentrate on self-improvement and wait for the right person to appear. Health maintenance is key—pay attention to a balanced diet, weight management, and consistent, moderate physical exercise to cultivate healthy lifestyle habits.

The Fate Code of Pigs Born in Different Years

Not all Pig years are the same. According to the Heavenly Stems, Earthly Branches, and the "Nayin" Five Elements, each Pig year, occurring every 12 years, has its unique "destiny." Do you want to know which kind of Pig you or someone around you is? Check out their fate code below!
 
1947 (Ding Hai Year): The Pig in the Field
Nayin Five Elements: Earth on the House
 
Personality & Fate: Gentle and kind by nature, sincere in dealing with others, never scheming or plotting. Early years see average fortune, with some hardships requiring self-reliance. Middle age brings noble people to assist, career gradually stabilizes, and life becomes comfortable with ample food and clothing. In later years, children are filial and grandchildren surround, enjoying happiness and longevity. Women of this sign are virtuous and diligent, bringing prosperity to their husbands and children; men value love and righteousness, earning widespread praise.
 
1959 (Ji Hai Year): The Pig on the Path
Nayin Five Elements: Wood of the Plain
 
Personality & Fate: Optimistic and open-minded by nature, generous, with friends all around. Content with what one has, never forcing things, living a life of peace and tranquility. Career luck is average, not suited for intense competition or business, better suited for agriculture, education, or service industries. Financial luck is moderate, with a moderate income, no great wealth but no lack of money. Marriage is harmonious, husband and wife grow old together, children are ordinary but filial.
 
1971 (Xin Hai Year): The Pig in the Forest
Nayin Five Elements: Metal of the Hairpin
 
Personality & Fate: Intelligent and wise by nature, thoughtful and meticulous, but sometimes overly cautious, missing opportunities. Possesses strong endurance and patience, able to hold on quietly in difficult times. Early years see many obstacles, repeated efforts but little gain. After age 38, luck gradually turns favorable, career takes off, and wealth steadily increases. In later years, fortune is excellent, enjoying family happiness. In marriage, husband and wife share joys and sorrows, deeply affectionate. Special note: Women of this sign have stronger career luck than men.
 
1983 (Gui Hai Year): The Pig on the Water
Nayin Five Elements: Water of the Sea
 
Personality Traits: Warm and cheerful by nature, enthusiastic about helping others, compassionate, and unable to bear seeing others suffer. Possesses strong insight and judgment, able to see through the essence of people and events. However, one is sometimes overly trusting, easily deceived by others.
 
Life Destiny: Early years are relatively smooth, with good educational foundation. Career experiences ups and downs between 30 and 35, but noble people emerge during crises. Financial luck is at its peak between 40 and 48, making this a golden period for accumulating wealth. Emotionally, one is a late bloomer; the best opportunity to settle down occurs around age 31. In marriage, both husband and wife need to understand and support each other. Special note: Be cautious in dealing with others to avoid being deceived.
 
1995 (Yi Hai Year): The Pig on the Mountain
Nayin Five Elements: Fire in the Mountain
 
Personality Traits: Lively and cheerful by nature, full of positive energy, able to bring joy to those around. Possesses leadership skills and organizational abilities, often becoming the center of a group. However, one sometimes lacks assertiveness and easily follows others' suggestions, losing direction.
 
Life Destiny: Early years see average luck, requiring hard work. Career starts taking off around age 28, especially suited for sales, media, or entrepreneurial fields. Financial luck is good, but one tends to both earn and spend, requiring financial planning. Emotionally, there may be multiple relationships, with marriage best occurring after 28. After age 42, luck becomes increasingly smooth—a destiny of "late bloomer."
 
2007 (Ding Hai Year): The Pig in the Field
Nayin Five Elements: Earth on the House
 
Personality Traits: Gentle and considerate from a young age, empathetic, with strong emotional intelligence. Diligent and studious, especially interested in the arts and literature. However, one has a fragile disposition, easily hurt by criticism, and requires encouragement and guidance.
 
Life Destiny: Academic luck is good, especially in humanities and arts subjects. Career development after adulthood is stable, not suited for high-pressure environments, better suited for design, education, or psychology. Financial luck is moderate, with a comfortable but not wealthy life. Emotionally, one is loyal and dedicated, with a harmonious marriage. Special note: Health requires attention to the digestive system, avoiding overly picky eating habits.
 
2019 (Ji Hai Year): The Pig on the Path
Nayin Five Elements: Wood of the Plain
 
Personality Traits: Born gentle and quiet, well-behaved and sensible, earning the affection of elders. Intelligent and clever, quick to learn, but lacking sufficient self-discipline, requiring parental supervision. Possesses artistic talent, showing interest in music, drawing, dance, and other arts from a young age.
 
Life Destiny: Born with good fortune, receiving much love from parents. Academic luck is strong, with higher education expected. After adulthood, career is smooth, especially suited for creative or service-oriented fields. Financial luck is stable, with no worries about food and clothing throughout life. In marriage, husband and wife respect each other, living a peaceful and content life. Special note: Compared to other Pig-year individuals, those born this year have steadier luck and fewer ups and downs.