• noble and chivalrous; friends are lifelong; yet prone to marital strife
• 1911, 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019...

• aggressive, courageous, candid, and sensitive (1950, 1962, 1974, 1986)

• popular & attractive to opposite sex; often ostentious and impatient; needs people
• 1906, 1918, 1930, 1942, 1959, 1966, 1988, 2000, 2012...

• Boar or Pig aligns with Elk in the Medicine Wheel

• Tiger aligns with Elk in the Medicine Wheel

• pigs balance their intelligence and culture with bawdiness and earthiness
• at times, their indulgences can border on gluttony
  • this is their weakness
• matched with a trusting, sweet nature, they can be taken advantage of
  • often cannot defend themselves
• lazy, helpless, and insecure, pigs fortunately tend to be lucky

• flower, Calla Lily; tree, Acacia; flavor, Sweet and Sour; lucky number is Five
• favorite food is delicacies; drink, bordeaux; spice, cloves; herb, oregano
• animal, cat; metal, purest silver; musical instrument, harp

• sweetly naive, caring, self-sacrificing, erudite, talented, open-minded
• candid, outgoing, amusing, charitable, obliging, graciously hospitable, virtuous

• out pops Piggy's darker side; then he becomes hot-tempered, pessimistic
• outrageously epicurean, earthy to a fault, sardonic, snobbish, snide
• authoritarian, competitive, know-it-all, stingy, victimized
• and sometimes downright criminally mad at the world

• 22 Jan 1947-9 Feb 1948; 8 Feb 1959-27 Jan 1960; 27 Jan 1971-14 Feb 1972
• 3 Feb 1983-1 Feb 1984; 31 Jan 1995-18 Feb 1996; 18 Feb 2007-6 Feb 2008
• 5 Feb 2019-24 Jan 2020; 23 Jan 2031-8 Feb 2032

4.12.3.3.1 Pig (Burns 64-67)

• The twelvth animal to arrive at Buddha's celebration
  • Motto is: "I am eager"
  • 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019
  • Natural Energy is Yin; Natural Element is Water
• This position at Buddha's side represents completion and celebration of cycle's end
  • Most easily contented and happy-go-lucky of all Chinese Zodiac animals
  • True peacemakers; talented at bringing divergent groups, individuals together in harmony
  • Carefree and good-natured; don't demand much from other
  • Easy to get along with; like to live in peaceful and secure surrounds
  • Happy and sociable; prefer to spend most of time indulging in social gaiety
  • Enjoy gourmet cousine
• Character Traits
  • Sensual, eager, caring, indulgent, pleasure seaking, fun
  • Lighthearted, optimistic, warmhearted, peaceful, flexible
  • Understanding, generous, happy, shy, modest, sentimental
• Life Challenge
  • To set specific goals in their lives
  • Apply sufficient energy to ensure goals are accomplished
• Pig Lover
  • Quite happy to wallow in sensuous love making for long stretches of time
  • Will demonstrate a lot of tender loving care, deep emotions toward partners
  • Considerate and understanding; able to forgive partners' many tresspasses before finally letting go
  • See good providers and protectors in their lovers
    • Those who will be happy to provide means to pursue sensual indulgences, pleasures
• Pig Family Member
  • "Home Sweet Home" is where most want to be
  • In their element when surrounded by close, caring family; true nurturers
  • Prefer to stay at home while partners go off to work to earn family's bacon
  • Chinese believe a Pig brings much happiness to a family
  • Pig children are always a delight
  • As parents, they will want their children to be achievers
    • Can be a little strict to ensure disciplined growth
    • They lack this trait themselves
• Pig Friend
  • Most affable, easygoing and undemanding animals of the zodiac
  • Assured of many friendships; sincerity, genuineness, overall concern for others
  • Often sought out for advice, support and warm company
  • Busy social life and undulging in fine food important to them
  • Put much energy into social arrangements
  • Their friends can look forward to many picnics, dinner parties, social gatherings
    • Fine food will always be present
• Pig At Work
  • If they didn't have to work, they wouldn't; most do as a means to an end
  • Rarely put energy into planning careers, prefer them to unravel unhindered
  • Rather keep focused on families and enjoy friendships
  • Liked and appreciated by everyone at work; enthusiastic team members
  • Always eager to please, particularly where their work is concerned
  • Take individual responsibilities quite seriously
  • Many end up pursuing successful careers as independent artists, craftspeople
• Ideal Occupations
  • Homemaker, childcare worker, nurse, counselor, chef
  • Artist, diplomat, government worker
• The Five Pig Types
  • Wood Pig ~ 1935, 1995
    • Wood provides an emphasis on Pig's communication skills
    • Good at communicating their thoughts and feelings; able to express needs
    • Encouraged to consider careers as counselors or diplomats
  • Fire Pig ~ 1947, 2007
    • Fire gets these Pigs moving, adds some bravado and risk taking to home-loving characters
    • More ambitious; more likely to see careers with some travel, moderate adventure
    • Fire can also heighten Pig's eagerness
      • Could lead them into situations they cannot handle
  • Earth Pig ~ 1959, 2019
    • True homebodies of the Pig family; big wide world holds little interest
    • Quite happy to settle down early in life, lead routine and secure existence
    • It's the simple, everyday pleasures that attract Earth Pigs
  • Metal Pig ~ 1971
    • Metal provides Pigs with much-needed strength of character, tenacity
    • Ambitious, fairly sociable; blend together various areas of their life well
    • Metal Pigs have tendencay to be extra stubborn
  • Water Pig ~ 1923, 1983
    • Double water heightens Pig's heavy emotional and intuitive state
    • Supersensitive, emotionally indulgent
    • Lost in world of personal introspection, prone to depression
    • Maky lack physical and mental fortitude required for picking themselves up