Year of the Pig: years, element and traits
Last in the cycle, the Pig is linked to generosity and contentment. Tradition describes someone warm and sincere, who knows how to enjoy life.
- Traditionally opposite
- Snake
Tradition sees strengths in
Generosity · Sincerity · Good humor
Worth watching
Saying no, and checking the small print.
Years of the Pig
| Year | Starts | Ends | Element | Stem and branch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | Feb 4 | Jan 23, 1936 | Wood | Yi-Hai (乙亥) |
| 1947 | Jan 22 | Feb 9, 1948 | Fire | Ding-Hai (丁亥) |
| 1959 | Feb 8 | Jan 27, 1960 | Earth | Ji-Hai (己亥) |
| 1971 | Jan 27 | Feb 14, 1972 | Metal | Xin-Hai (辛亥) |
| 1983 | Feb 13 | Feb 1, 1984 | Water | Gui-Hai (癸亥) |
| 1995 | Jan 31 | Feb 18, 1996 | Wood | Yi-Hai (乙亥) |
| 2007 | Feb 18 | Feb 6, 2008 | Fire | Ding-Hai (丁亥) |
| 2019 | Feb 5 | Jan 24, 2020 | Earth | Ji-Hai (己亥) |
| 2031 | Jan 23 | Feb 10, 2032 | Metal | Xin-Hai (辛亥) |
| 2043 | Feb 10 | Jan 29, 2044 | Water | Gui-Hai (癸亥) |
A zodiac year starts at Lunar New Year, not 1 January, so a January or early February birthday can belong to the year before. Bazi counts from Start of Spring instead, about 4 February. In Japan the animal usually follows the calendar year, and Vietnam has the Cat in place of the Rabbit. These are cultural traditions, not scientific findings.
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