The Pig
Generous host, easy laugh, and the first to say yes to dessert and to helping out.
Best matches：Tiger, Rabbit, Goat
The Pig closes the twelve-year cycle and is often pictured as its most good-natured member. People born in Pig years are commonly described as generous, sincere, and easygoing, the friend who hosts the potluck, brings extra chairs, and makes sure the shy guest gets a plate. They enjoy life’s comforts, from a good meal to a long nap, and they like sharing those comforts with others.
Pigs tend to assume the best about people, which makes them warm company and occasionally a little too trusting. They work hard when something matters to them and prefer honest effort to clever shortcuts. Conflict is not their favorite activity, and they may let small things slide to keep the mood light. When pushed too far, though, a Pig can be surprisingly firm about what is fair.
Years of the sign
1935（Wood）, 1947（Fire）, 1959（Earth）, 1971（Metal）, 1983（Water）, 1995（Wood）, 2007（Fire）, 2019（Earth）, 2031（Metal）
Strengths
- Shares time, food, and attention generously.
- Stays sincere and easy to trust in a cynical world.
- Brings a relaxed, upbeat energy that helps people unwind.
Watch out for
- Can overlook warning signs because they want to believe the best.
- May overindulge or overspend when stressed or celebrating.
In love
Pigs are affectionate, loyal, and playful partners who enjoy simple pleasures together: cooking dinner, binge-watching a series, lazy Sunday mornings. They are quick to forgive and generous with compliments. They do best with a partner who is honest and kind, and who will help keep an eye on shared budgets or schedules. A Pig who feels appreciated will happily make home the most comfortable place either of them knows.
At work
Pigs are friendly, hardworking colleagues who make a team feel more human. They excel in hospitality, food, customer care, community work, and supportive roles where warmth is part of the job. They are reliable once they commit, though they may need help prioritizing when everything seems important. A Pig who trusts their manager will put in steady, wholehearted effort.
Compatibility with all 12 signs
- Pig × Rat Depends on you two
- Pig × Ox Depends on you two
- Pig × Tiger Natural rapport
- Pig × Rabbit Natural rapport
- Pig × Dragon Depends on you two
- Pig × Snake Biggest differences
- Pig × Horse Depends on you two
- Pig × Goat Natural rapport
- Pig × Monkey Talk it through
- Pig × Rooster Depends on you two
- Pig × Dog Depends on you two
- Pig × Pig Depends on you two
FAQ
Which zodiac signs does the Pig get along with best?
The Pig’s secret friend (liu he) in the traditional chart is the Tiger, whose boldness is balanced by the Pig’s warmth and patience. Its trine allies (san he) are the Rabbit and the Goat, gentle, kindhearted signs that share its love of comfort and harmony. Read these pairings as cultural shorthand rather than a ruling on any couple.
What years are Pig years?
Recent Pig years include 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, and 2019. The zodiac year changes at Lunar New Year, which can fall as late as mid-February. In 2007 it arrived on February 18, so a birthday of February 10, 2007 belongs to the Dog.
The Chinese zodiac is a cultural tradition offered for entertainment. It can’t predict relationships or life outcomes; big decisions deserve real conversations and, where relevant, professional advice.