Year of the Pig

Zhū·Generous, sincere, fond of pleasure.

Big-hearted; trusts first, edits later.

Hours
9pm – 11pm
Season
Early winter
Element
Water
Polarity
Yin

Their nature

Pigs in Chinese tradition signal prosperity — they enjoy what life offers without apology.

They are kind by default. Cynicism feels foreign to them.

Their generosity can leave them empty if they don't choose well.

Strengths

  • Warm
  • Sincere
  • Resilient through hardship

Watchouts

  • Naive in business
  • Indulgent under stress
  • Slow to set limits

Compatibility

Best matches

Challenging matches

Career fits

  • Hospitality
  • Counselor
  • Chef
  • Healer

Element link

Pig's ruling element: Water

Wisdom, flow, intuition. The river that finds every path.

Read about Water

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