Year of the Pig: personality, matches and birth years
The Pig is the twelfth and final zodiac sign, written 亥 and called Hợi in Vietnamese. It rules the hours from 9 to 11 at night, points north-northwest and belongs to the Water element. This is the time to close the day and rest, so tradition sees the Pig as the generous, good-hearted sign that shares its good fortune.
Personality
Pigs are big-hearted and sincere. They tend to trust first and calculate later, so people naturally gather around them, and they are genuinely happy for others' success. They enjoy good food and a relaxed atmosphere, and they know how to balance work and rest. Because they trust easily, though, they find it hard to say no and can end up shortchanged. Beneath the easygoing surface lies real persistence: once a Pig decides on something, they quietly see it through.
Love and relationships
In love, the Pig is affectionate and devoted. They have a gift for making their partner feel at ease, and people often say they feel calm around them. Disliking conflict, Pigs sometimes swallow their frustrations; gently speaking up in the moment works better than letting things build. Family and close friends hold a special place in their hearts.
Work and money
With their approachable nature, Pigs do well in people-centered fields such as hospitality, food, social work, counseling, education and the arts. In a team, they are the ones who make the atmosphere comfortable. The Pig is traditionally considered a sign of abundance, but it can also be a generous spender, so setting a budget matters. Before agreeing to co-sign a loan or lend a large sum, it is wise to think it over once more.
Wellbeing
As a Water sign, the Pig is traditionally linked with the kidneys and bladder, staying warm and keeping the body's fluids in balance. Since they love good food, keeping an eye on portions and late-night snacks is helpful. Staying warm and keeping up light, regular exercise help them feel their best.
Best matches and tricky matches
The Pig forms a Three Harmonies group with the Cat (Rabbit) and the Goat, a combination that creates warm, comfortable bonds. Its Six Harmonies partner is the Tiger, whose drive pairs nicely with the Pig's generosity. The Pig sits opposite the Snake, so their different ways of thinking can clash, and the Pig and the Monkey form a Six Harms pair where small misunderstandings can accumulate. Still, the zodiac sign is only one factor; heavenly stems and elements matter just as much.
Pig matches at a glance
- Harmony trio (works well together): Cat, Goat
- Six-harmony pair (drawn to each other): Tiger
- Clash (opposite, friction): Snake
- Harm (small misunderstandings): Monkey
Years of the Pig and their Nạp Âm element
A Pig year begins at Lunar New Year (in Four Pillars astrology, at the solar term Lập Xuân, the start of spring). If you were born in January or early February, you may still belong to the previous sign, the Dog. Even among Pigs, the Nạp Âm element differs depending on the heavenly stem of the birth year.
| Year | Stem-branch | Nạp Âm | Element |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | Yi Hai | Fire on the Mountain Top | Fire |
| 1947 | Ding Hai | Rooftop Earth | Earth |
| 1959 | Ji Hai | Flatland Wood | Wood |
| 1971 | Xin Hai | Hairpin Metal | Metal |
| 1983 | Gui Hai | Great Sea Water | Water |
| 1995 | Yi Hai | Fire on the Mountain Top | Fire |
| 2007 | Ding Hai | Rooftop Earth | Earth |
| 2019 | Ji Hai | Flatland Wood | Wood |
| 2031 | Xin Hai | Hairpin Metal | Metal |
A note for the Pig
Your generosity is your greatest blessing, but practice a kind "not this time" too, so you keep something for yourself. Enter your birthday to see today's fortune and your matches right away.
Pig compatibility with every sign
- Pig and RatThe Rat and the Pig share no special bond or clash. Two Water signs feel at ease but share weak spots too.
- Pig and BuffaloBuffalo (Ox) and Pig: no special harmony or clash. An easygoing match that needs early agreement on money.
- Pig and TigerTiger and Pig: six harmony with a break. Where they click, where plans slip, and how to get along.
- Pig and CatThe Cat (Rabbit) and Pig share the Hợi, Mão, Mùi triple harmony. Why they click, what to watch, and how to thrive.
- Pig and DragonThe Dragon and Pig have no special harmony or clash. Their match by personality and elements, and how to stay at ease.
- Pig and SnakeSnake and Pig sit opposite each other, a clash pair. Why they collide, how they spark growth, and ways to get along.
- Pig and HorseHorse and Pig have no special harmony or clash. Love and work based on personality and elements, plus tips to get along.
- Pig and GoatGoat and Pig share the Pig-Cat-Goat triple harmony, the best zodiac relation. Strengths and watch-outs in love and work.
- Pig and MonkeyMonkey and Pig form a harm (hại) pair, so small misunderstandings can pile up. How to handle them in love, work, family.
- Pig and RoosterRooster and Pig have no special zodiac relation. How their opposite styles can fill each other's gaps.
- Pig and DogDog and Pig have no special zodiac relation. How these two honest signs protect each other and get along.
- Pig and PigTwo Pigs share a sign and a self-punishment (tự hình) link; neither can say no, so burdens grow. How to stay balanced.