PIG (Boar)
Pig keywords: Peaceful, optimistic, sensitive.
Pig correlates to the western sign Scorpio, but Scorpio without the sting.
Pig Lunar Calendar:

1911 - January 30 to February 17, 1912 Silver Pig
1923 - February 16 to February 4, 1924 Gray Pig
1935 - February 4 to January 23, 1936 Blue Pig
1947 - January 22 to February 9, 1948 Purple Pig
1959 - February 8 to January 27, 1960 Gold Pig
1971 - January 27 to February 15, 1972 Silver Pig
1983 - February 13 to February 1, 1984 Gray Pig
1995 - January 31 to February 18, 1996 Blue Pig
2007 - February 18 to February 6, 2008 Purple Pig
2019 - February 5 to January 24, 2020 Gold Pig
2031 - January 23 to February 10, 2032 Silver Pig

Pig in Rat Year 2008:

Expect a prosperous business year, although there may be minor financial difficulties or delays that could cause worry, which is not a Pig trait. Romance is highlighted, social success is foreseen, and Pig has opportunities to enjoy new experiences including fine dining, travel, and gourmet adventures.

Pig Personality:

Pig is very intelligent, sensual, and self-indulgent. In China and Japan, the white (metal) Pig is associated with the moon and possesses the courageous qualities of a warrior. In the Chinese Buddhist novel JOURNEY TO THE WEST the good-natured Pig character, Zhu Bajie, symbolizes extreme sensual appetite. But Zhu Bajie is well-loved and respected because he openly admits to the indulgences that we all enjoy.

Pig is a strong animal known for its intelligence. A classic Chinese tale tells of a smart Pig who refused to work for the farmer who owned him. All the other animals labored: Ox plowed the field, Cat chased away Rat, Horse pulled a cart, Monkey carried the farmer's son to school on his back, Rooster crowed at dawn and Hens produced eggs, and Dog kept guard. But Pig just ate and slept - and ate and slept. Pig even complained about the quality of his food. Pig realized that he would have food whether or not he worked, so why bother to contribute? When Pig least expected it, the farmer sold him and his life of contentment ended. In this way, smart Pig defeated himself through his own cleverness.

The year of the Pig is a time of self-indulgence and fun. It is also a time of peace, understanding, harmony, and fellowship. Ease and enjoyment of the good life will be valued more than power and status. People can be kinder to each other in everyday interactions and feel little need for competition. Extravagant vacations, sumptuous meals, and lavish spending on luxuries and fine clothing are to be expected. Individuals tend to feel content and satisfied, ignoring the bills that accumulate over a Pig year. The following Rat year will be the time to face realities after Pig year indulgences.

Learn more!
To learn more about the Pig personality, Pig relationships, Pig child and parent, Pig's fortunes in the twelve-year cycle, and details of the purple fire Pig, gold earth Pig, silver metal Pig, gray water Pig, and blue wood Pig, read Taoist Astrology: A Handbook of the Authentic Chinese Tradition by Susan Levitt with Jean Tang (published by Destiny Books 1997). Click to order.

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