This a detailed guide to Chinese Pig zodiac in Bazi Astrology to help you understand the characteristic, personality, element and more. The Pig zodiac is ranked last at Twelve in the Chinese Astrology calendar. Thus most people think the Pig zodiac is the laziest, stupid, lack of enthusiasm, and focus on getting fat. But that is not the case when we read from the Bazi 12 Earthly Branches.
In this article we are focusing the Chinese Pig zodiac based on the Chinese Bazi Four Pillar of Destiny system for a higher accuracy and better understanding how your zodiac influence your life.
Chinese Pig Zodiac Detail
| ELEMENT Water | DIRECTIONS Northwest (NW3) | EARTHLY BRANCH 亥（Hai） |
| POLARITY Yin | ZODIAC MONTH Nov 7 – Dec 5+- | SEASON Beginning of Winter |
| BEST MONTH February, March, July | TOUGH MONTH May, August, | HIDDEN STEMS Ren (Yang water) Jia (Yang Wood) |
Chinese Pig zodiac Characteristic
Positive
- Brave and Courageous: Pig zodiac are known for their bravery, willingness and courageous to take on challenges. They are not afraid to stand up for what they believe in.
- Ambitious & Competitive: They are highly ambitious & driven towards building success. They can be highly competitive and seek to strive to become the best in their chosen industry.
- Passionate & Energetic: They possess great deal of passion and energy and they approach life filled with passion and energetic.
- Sky Horse: The Pig zodiac is known as one of the growth branch where they seek for more adventure and exploration, thus the Pig zodiac is known as one of the Sky Horse Travelling star.
- Natural Leadership: The Pig zodiac possess strong leadership due to the hidden Jia wood element, they love to learn, seeking for growth in hope to lead others towards greatness.
- Charismatic: Their presence exude charismatic aura and somehow a strong magnetic personality that draws people to them.
Negative
- Impulsive & Unpredictable: They can be impulsive and act without thinking the consequences at time and making unpredictable decision which can be challenging to follow at time.
- Irritable & Overindulgent: Their crave for power come together with the nature of being short-tempered. They dislike being told what to do and tendency to over-indulge living in their world.
- Stubborn: They can be inflexible and resistant to change due to the strong Jia wood if born in season, they hold strong into their opinions.
- Arrogant: Their confidence can sometimes make others felt they are overconfidence or arrogance.
- Rebellious: Pig crave to do thing in their own way and dislike being controlled or told what to do, leading them towards being rebellious.
- Instability : For an unhealthy Sky Horse zodiac influence, the Pig can be experience instability, restlessness, and a tendency to change directions too frequently.
Hidden Stems
Inside the Pig branch, you will find there are 2 hidden stems;
- Main Qi 壬 Ren (Yang Water): Ren water symbolizes wisdom, knowledge, adaptable, intelligent, mobility and movement.
- Sub Qi 甲 Jia (Yang Wood) : Growth, pioneering, straightforward,
Based on the two element above, it shows the Chinese Pig zodiac isn’t entirely lazy and stupid. The Ren water produces the Jia wood which signify the Pig is actually intelligent, seeking for deep knowledge, accumulating wisdom and seeking constant growth with the Jia wood.
The Jia Wood being the sub qi are considered buried under the water, thus the weaken the growth, leadership, innovative thinking abilities and best to balance with Earth element.
Chinese Pig Zodiac in 2025
The Chinese Pig Zodiac in 2025 is going through the clash in Snake year, this is what we call the Year Breaker which brings harbinger of change, unexpected twists and turns. This change brings together the star Great Consumer which forced you to spend money to embrace this change.
Relationship & Interaction
Positive Connection
Pig + Tiger: Tiger crave for a new adventure and exploring new opportunity, combine with Pig who know how to enjoy life and being gratitude to live at the moment reminding this combination of, don’t forget the power of now beside craving for to explore the world.
Pig + Horse: The Pig and Horse are hidden friends due to (Ren + Ding, Jia + Ji) based on the hidden stems.
Pig + Rabbit + Goat : These forms the Wood frame of Three Harmony which increases wood element, signify learning, growth, expansion, connection. Combination from these 3 zodiac represent a serene disposition and a rational mindset. They have an appreciation for beauty and are known for their artistic talents, polite demeanor, and compassion, though they may also appear aloof and accepting of their circumstances. Characteristically, they are nurturing, selfless, accommodating, practical, imaginative, sensitive to others’ feelings, diplomatic, and wise in their decisions. However, they can also exhibit traits such as naivety, a tendency to be overly meticulous or formalistic, insecurity, selfishness at times, indecisiveness in choices, and a generally negative outlook.
Negative Interactions
Pig clash Snake : Pig (water element) and clashing the Snake (fire element), this clash is not detrimental but mostly are long dwindling, annoying and intimidating type of clash.
Pig — Monkey : This forms Harm which signify conflict starts from communication, one seek for thrill, one seek for chill.
Tiger >|< Pig : This forms the Destruction which signify hidden conflict brewing behind the scene.
Types of Chinese Pig Zodiac
Based on Chinese 5 Elements the Wu Xing concept, each zodiac will have 5 different elements such as;
Wood Pig 乙亥 (Yi Hai) : Year 1935, 1995
The Wood Pig Chinese Character 乙亥 (Yi Hai) is gentle and humble, effortlessly attracts attention wherever it goes. Known for their sincerity and honesty, they possess a unique intelligence that allows them to connect deeply with others while remaining sensitive to the feelings around them.
Despite facing a tough childhood that shaped their resilience, they have taken on the responsibility of managing their finances wisely, striving for a debt-free life. This natural charisma draws people in like moths to a flame, yet beneath the surface lies a yearning for spiritual pursuits—they believe these journeys will help uncover their inner hidden abilities and unlock potential they have yet to explore.
Fire Pig 丁亥 (Ding Hai) : Year 1947, 2007
Fire Pig Chinese Character 丁亥 (Ding Hai) is a dynamic force, brimming with ambition and idealism, poised to become an influential leader in their chosen field. With a natural flair for creativity and an unwavering work ethic, they study diligently to achieve their goals while harnessing the power of influence to inspire others.
Independent and forward-thinking, the Fire Pig has a knack for staying ahead of trends, often drawn to the realms of reformation, politics, and education. Their passion for change not only fuels their ambitions but also ignites a spark in those around them, making them a catalyst for progress and innovation.
Earth Pig 己亥 (Ji Hai) : Year 1899, 1959, 2019
The Earth Pig Chinese Character 己亥 (Ji Hai) is a beautiful blend of warmth, wit, and creative energy, making them truly captivating individuals. While they often prefer the comfort of a stable lifestyle, some adventurous souls among them are drawn to the thrill of entrepreneurship or freelancing, showcasing their versatility. With high self-confidence and a natural flair for leadership, they easily inspire those around them.
Academically driven and intellectually curious, Earth Pigs thrive in environments that challenge their minds. Additionally, their strong intuition and innate psychic abilities allow them to navigate life’s complexities with remarkable insight, making them both grounded and profoundly insightful guides for others.
Metal Pig 辛亥 (Xin Hai) : Year 1911, 1971, 2031
The Water Pig Chinese Character 辛亥 Xin Hai) is a fierce and straightforward individual who embodies a no-nonsense attitude with an undeniable charm. Physically attractive and intellectually stimulating, this personality captivates those around them effortlessly. Beneath their tough exterior lies an innately caring nature, always respectful of others and their feelings.
Tenacious in pursuit of their goals, they thrive on adventure whether it’s traveling to far-off lands or exploring the depths of new ideas. However, they also have a craving for attention that drives them to shine in social settings. Their journey often leads them toward spiritual pursuits, where they delve into metaphysics, eager to learn and expand their understanding of the world around them.
Water Pig 癸亥(Gui Hai) : Year 1923, 1983, 2043
The Water Pig Chinese Character 癸亥 (Gui Hai) is a fascinating enigma, embodying a personality that is both hard to predict and difficult to gauge. With a strong-willed demeanor and a pragmatic approach to life, they navigate challenges with an intuitive flair that often positions them as natural leaders. Beneath their confident exterior lies the heart of a rebel, fiercely valuing independence and freedom above all else.
However, their deep sense of justice can make them surprisingly compliant when they believe it’s for the greater good. This complex blend of traits drives them toward philosophical studies, seeking deeper truths and understanding in a world that often seems shrouded in mystery.
Chinese Pig Zodiac Monthly Strategy & Predictions
Every month I will be updating Chinese Zodiac guide series to help you in preparing for monthly energy and anticipating in new events and circumstances. Below are the list of articles which will be updated constantly.
August 2024 Chinese Zodiac Forecast
July 2024 Chinese Zodiac Forecast
Monthly Chinese Zodiac Forecast June 2024
Monthly Chinese Zodiac Forecast May 2024
Monthly Chinese Zodiac Forecast April 2024
Monthly Chinese Zodiac Forecast February 2024
Information provided here are for general reading, you may have up to 4 different zodiac which interact different based on 10 different Daymasters and luck pillar. Thus you need to manually align the energy to your own chart. Or perhaps you may consider to;
