Year of the Pig

Pig is the end sign of the 12-year cycle, ranking before Rat and after Dog. Pig people were born in the following years and you can see more details about that on the chart below, like specific dates and elements.

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When talking about the pig, the first impressions that come to our mind might be obesity, laziness, or even stupidity. So, how did such an animal become one of the twelve Chinese zodiac signs? In traditional Chinese culture, the pig actually symbolizes wealth and good fortune. In ancient times, the pig was one of the important assets of families. Raising a fat pig was a sign of a family's prosperity and stable life. Moreover, the pig had a gentle nature and is considered to represent honesty and kindness. It dedicates its entire life to human, being the main source of meat for people. Given its significant role in human society, it's not hard to see why the pig was chosen as one of the twelve zodiac signs.

There is also an interesting legend about how the pig became one of the zodiac signs. On the day when the God of Heaven Jade Emperor selected the zodiac animals, it was stipulated that they must arrive at the Heavenly Palace within a certain time period, and only the first arrived twelve animals could become the zodiac signs. The pig knew itself slow, so it got up in the middle of the night and went towards the Heavenly Palace. Due to the long distance and numerous obstacles, the pig exerted all its strength and finally reached the Heavenly Palace. However, by then, the time limit set by the Jade Emperor had passed. Nevertheless, seeing how hard the pig had tried, the other animals pleaded for it. Eventually, the Jade Emperor was moved and allowed the pig to enter the Heavenly Palace, making it the last zodiac sign.

The twelfth position of the pig is closely related to the traditional Chinese timekeeping method. Among the twelve time slots, the twelfth one, “Hai”, represents 21:00 to 23:00. During this period, people always hear the sound of the pig nosing in the trough for food. To ensure the pig grows fat and strong, the owner has to get up and feed it. Therefore, “Hai” is naturally associated with the pig, and thus in the Chinese zodiac, the pig was also given the twelfth place.

Generally, people born in the Year of the Pig have a strong body and great strength, which makes them healthy and energetic in life. Though disturbed by some small diseases like tonsillitis, asthma, and bronchitis in childhood, they will recover when growing up with a balanced diet and regular exercise. Despite this, Pigs should pay attention to mental health as they often face great pressure from life and work. Long time mental stress may also lower the immunity and bring sickness. Talk to friends frequently and consult a psychologist if necessary.  

The fortune of people with Pig sign of Chinese zodiac seems to be a little worrying in 2025. They are likely to be trapped in difficult work tasks. Learning job-related courses and fundamental communication skills are effective ways to solve problems. Given the bad wealth luck, controlling daily spending is essential to make ends meet. It may not be an ideal year for businessmen to expand their business but could be a good time to improve goodwill for more profits in the long run. Talking about love and relationships, singles may find it difficult to find their lover and start dating; couples need more patience and mutual understanding to ensure a stable love. Health condition also needs attention. When feeling unwell, go to the hospital quickly even if they are minor diseases.

Ronald Reagan: February 6, 1911, Metal Pig
Woody Allen: December 1, 1935, Wood Pig
Arnold Schwarzenegger: July 30, 1947, Fire Pig
Hillary Clinton: October 26, 1947, Fire Pig
Mariah Carey: March 27, 1971, Metal Pig
Kendall Jenner: November 3, 1995, Wood Pig