Year of the Pig
generous, easy-going, sincere.
Pig personality & traits
Pigs are generous, sincere and warm-hearted. Easy-going and genuine, they enjoy life's pleasures and give freely, earning deep affection through their honesty and kindness.
Years of the Pig
People born in these years are Pigs: 2019, 2031, 2043. The Chinese zodiac follows a 12-year cycle. One key detail most sites get wrong: the animal changes at Chinese New Year (late January to mid-February), not January 1 — so if you were born in January or early February, check your exact animal with the calculator.
Pig compatibility
In Chinese astrology, the Pig is most compatible with the Rabbit, Goat, Tiger.
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What is the Year of the Pig personality?
Pigs are generous, sincere and warm-hearted. Easy-going and genuine, they enjoy life's pleasures and give freely, earning deep affection through their honesty and kindness. In short: generous, easy-going, sincere.
What years are the Year of the Pig?
Recent Years of the Pig include 2019, 2031, 2043. The Chinese zodiac runs on a 12-year cycle, and the animal changes at Chinese New Year (late January to mid-February), not January 1.
Who is the Pig most compatible with?
In Chinese astrology, the Pig matches best with the Rabbit, Goat, Tiger. Compatibility depends on both people's full charts, but these are the Pig's most harmonious signs.