PIG

THE CAREFREE, CONTENTED PIG
Symbolic Characteristic: HONESTY
Energy: YIN
Element: WATER
Month: NOVEMBER
Direction: NORTH/NORTHWEST
Season: EARLY WINTER

WOOD PIGS (1935, 1995):
The wood element provides an emphasis on Pig's communication skills. Wood Pigs are good at communicating their thoughts and feelings and are able to express their needs. Wood Pigs are encouraged to consider careers as counselors or diplomats in order to use skills to the fullest.

FIRE PIGS (1947, 2007):
The fire element gets Pigs moving and adds some bravado and risk taking to their home-loving characters. Fire Pigs are more ambitious than other Pigs and are more likely to seek careers that ensure some travel and moderate adventure. Fire can also heighten Pigs' eagerness, which could lead them into situations they cannot handle.

EARTH PIGS (1959, 2019):
Earth Pigs are the true homebodies of the Pig family. The big, wide world is of little interest, as they are quite happy to settle down early in life and lead a routine, secure existence. It's the simple, everyday pleasures that Earth Pigs seek.

METAL PIGS (1971):
Metal provides Pigs with much-needed strength of character and tenacity. Metal Pigs are ambitious, but also fairly sociable. They blend the various areas of their life together well. Metal Pigs have a tendency to be extra stubborn.

WATER PIGS (1923, 1983):
The double water element heightens Pigs' heavy emotional and intuitive state, making Water Pigs supersensitive and emotionally indulgent. Lost in a world of introspection and prone to depression, Water Pigs may lack the physical and mental fortitude required for lifting themselves out of a rut.

RELATIONSHIP CHART FOR PIGS:

PIG With	Rating	Potential For Love, Friendship and Professional Life
Rabbit	Best	Both have peaceful and tolerant natures and will be able to provide each other with gentle, loving care. Pig will provide strength and openness, and Rabbit will provide practicality.
Sheep	Best	Both are sensitive and understanding and will be supportive of each other. The environment will be so tranquil that their creative talents will flourish.
Rat	Good But Needs Work	Sensuous Pig will revel in Rat's material acquisitions. Rat will enjoy the provider role at first and will then be likely to take Pig for granted, leaving little hope for long-term success.
Ox	Good But Needs Work	Both crave a peaceful and quiet home life. However, Pig may be irresponsible with money, which will frustrate Ox. Unless Pig can learn restraint, Ox will soon leave.
Tiger	Positive	Home-loving Pig will be happy and appreciative if Tiger acts as provider and protector. Tigers will bask in Pig's esteem and indulgent nature.
Dragon	Positive	This pairing is an example of opposites attracting. Dramatic Dragons will sweep easygoing Pigs off their feet. Pig will reward Dragon with adoration and esteem.
Horse	Positive	This couple will be popular and will have an active social life together. At some point Horse will want to travel aboard, and Pig will want to stay at home.
Monkey	Challenging	There will be a lot of attraction between these two. However, Monkeys will not be able to resist using the easygoing Pigs as the butt of their jokes. Pigs will soon be left feeling hurt and dejected.
Rooster	Challenging	Pig will be happy for Rooster to rule and will be understanding of Rooster's secret insecurities. Rooster will appreciate Pig's support and will reward pig generously.
Dog	Positive	Pig will be able to lift the worries from Dog's shoulders, and dog will be cherished as as faithful protector. There is oportunity for success, if both can avoid moralizing.
Pig	Good But Needs Work	Two Pigs together will be vary happy, but will have little self-control. Each will encourage the other to overindulge in life's pleasures, with little regard for practicalities or consequences.
Snake	Very Bad	Pigs are open and generous with their affection. Snakes are secretive and keep their feelings to themselves. The two just will not be able to understand or respect each other.