Year of the Pig — Chinese Zodiac

Explore the Chinese Zodiac Pig: personality traits, lucky numbers and colors, compatibility with all 12 signs, Pig years from 1935 to 2031, and a birth-year checker.

Pig at a Glance

Position in Cycle
12th of 12
Fixed Element
Water
Yin / Yang
Yin
Ruling Hours
9 PM – 11 PM
Lucky Numbers
2, 5, 8
Lucky Colors
Yellow, Gray, Brown
Lucky Flower
Hydrangea
Lucky Direction
Southeast
Gemstone
Ruby
Season
Winter
Best Match
Rabbit, Goat, Tiger
Worst Match
Snake

Personality Traits

Strengths

    Weaknesses

      Compatibility with All 12 Signs

      Excellent Good Neutral Challenging

      Pig Years (1935 – 2031)

      Year Element Start Date End Date

      Birth-Year Checker

      Enter a birth year to find out which Chinese zodiac sign it belongs to.

      Summary

      Explore the Chinese Zodiac Pig: personality traits, lucky numbers and colors, compatibility with all 12 signs, Pig years from 1935 to 2031, and a birth-year checker.

      How it works

      1. Read the at-a-glance panel for core Pig attributes (element, ruling hours, lucky numbers, etc.).
      2. Browse the personality trait cards to understand Pig strengths and weaknesses.
      3. Consult the compatibility grid to see how the Pig pairs with every other Chinese zodiac sign.
      4. Check the Pig years table to find the exact year and its ruling element.
      5. Use the birth-year checker at the bottom to instantly confirm whether a year belongs to the Pig.

      Use cases

      • Quickly confirm whether a birth year is a Year of the Pig.
      • Understand the personality strengths and weaknesses of Pig natives.
      • Find lucky numbers, colors, and flowers associated with the Pig sign.
      • Explore compatibility between the Pig and all 12 Chinese zodiac signs.
      • Identify the elemental variation (Wood Pig, Fire Pig, etc.) for any given year.
      • Learn which famous historical figures and celebrities were born in Pig years.
      • Share Chinese zodiac facts with friends or use them in presentations.
      • Study Chinese astrology basics using a structured reference page.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Last updated: 2026-06-24 · Reviewed by Nham Vu