Legend has it that the Jade Emperor held a competition and said the order of the 12- cycle animal signs would be decided by the order in which the zodiac animals arrived at his palace. The Rooster arrived late and ranked tenth. Last were Dog and Pig.
Facts of Chinese Zodiac Pig
Chinese: 猪 (Zhū)
Earthly Branches: Hai (亥)
Energy: Yin
Five Elements: Water (水 Shui)
The Year of the Pig is fifth in the 12-year cycle of animal years of the Chinese zodiac. Pig years are …1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031… If you were born in one of the years, then you are a Pig.

Years  of Pig 
According to the theory of Chinese elements, each zodiac sign is associated with one of five elements; wood, fire, earth, gold (metal) or water. They come in cycles, with the Wood Rooster coming once every 60 years. Theory has it that a person's characteristics are decided by their birth year's zodiac animal sign and element. There are five types of Pig as follows.

Pig's Personality
Occupying the last position in the Chinese Zodiac, the 12th, the Pig symbolizes such character traits as diligence, compassion, and generosity. Pigs enjoy life and because they are entertaining, others enjoy their company. Pigs are giving souls and reap much enjoyment when they’re helping others, but sometimes they give too much. Honesty is what Pigs give and it’s what they expect to receive in return.

Pigs seek peace and will do what is necessary to maintain it. This trait, while admirable, sometimes makes it easy for others to take advantage of Pigs. Pigs are always doing for others, helping anyway they can, but rarely will they ask others for help. This can overwhelm and stress them, but Pigs don’t mind.

When it comes to money, Pigs enjoy spending more than saving. They gravitate towards name brand items. Thriftiness happens only occasionally, but Pigs do know how to find great deals.

Health
Always seeking fun, Pigs often indulge more than they should. Excessive eating, drinking and smoking can cause sickness. Pigs aren’t very active and, combined with their excessive behaviors, cause them to gain weight. Pigs are social and being alone makes them unhappy. Pigs would benefit from adopting a healthier lifestyle.

Career
Pigs enjoy helping at work and can always be counted on. They enjoy opportunities that allow them to express their creativity. Pigs are detail-oriented, a trait admired by management. Pigs aren’t afraid to take on responsibility. Some good career choices for Pigs include: entertainer, caterer, doctor, veterinarian, or interior decorator. They’d do well in retail or hospitality.

Relationships
Supportive and giving, Pigs make great partners. They’re affectionate and sexual and prefer staying home to going out. They enjoy what they have, especially their home and family. Once they find the right partner, they’re typically committed for the long-term.

Compatibility
Pigs are most compatible with a Rabbit or Goat and incompatible with the Monkey and Snake.

Best Match with Pig: Tiger, Rabbit, or Goat
Couples that are formed from Tiger and Pig are willing to make sacrifices for each other. They will share the same goals in life and work more inspiringly when together.
Rabbits and Goats fit Pigs as well. They have similar personalities.

Worst Match with Pig: Snake, or Monkey
Snakes are incompatible with Monkeys. There won’t be much trust in a relationship but full of suspect and coldness.
It is difficult for Pigs and Monkeys to live together since they have different life goals and interests.

Worst Match: Snake, Monkey, Pig

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12 Zodiac Signs
There has been a relationship between human and the 12 zodiacal animals. It is believed that the years represented by the animals affect the characters of people in the same way like the western astrology signs. 

Rat	Ox	Tiger	Rabbit
Dragon	Snake	Horse	Sheep
Monkey	Rooster	Dog	Pig

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