The Pig in the Chinese zodiac
In love, the Pig is warm-hearted, generous and fond of life's pleasures. It loves from the heart and needs someone who enjoys life with it.
The years of the Pig
The year begins with the Chinese New Year, the second new moon after the winter solstice (Beijing time). The table gives the first and last day of every year.
| Year | Animal and element | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | Water Pig | 16 February 1923 | 4 February 1924 |
| 1935 | Wood Pig | 4 February 1935 | 23 January 1936 |
| 1947 | Fire Pig | 22 January 1947 | 9 February 1948 |
| 1959 | Earth Pig | 8 February 1959 | 27 January 1960 |
| 1971 | Metal Pig | 27 January 1971 | 14 February 1972 |
| 1983 | Water Pig | 13 February 1983 | 1 February 1984 |
| 1995 | Wood Pig | 31 January 1995 | 18 February 1996 |
| 2007 | Fire Pig | 18 February 2007 | 6 February 2008 |
| 2019 | Earth Pig | 5 February 2019 | 24 January 2020 |
| 2031 | Metal Pig | 23 January 2031 | 10 February 2032 |