Year of the Pig

Pig personality

The Pig (also called Boar) is warm, generous and genuine — the kind-hearted optimist of the zodiac. Easygoing and sincere, Pigs enjoy life's pleasures and treat everyone with warmth and tolerance. Trusting and good-natured, they're the friend everyone loves, always willing to help and slow to think badly of anyone. Their generosity and trusting nature can leave them open to being taken advantage of, and they can be self-indulgent or naive. But the Pig's honesty, loyalty and big heart make them one of the most genuinely likeable and dependable signs.

Key traits: generous, easygoing, sincere, loyal

Pig in love

In love, the Pig is affectionate, devoted and giving — a warm, loyal partner who loves wholeheartedly and wants a harmonious, comfortable relationship. Sincere and easygoing, Pigs are generous with their time, affection and patience. They can be a little naive in love, so they need a trustworthy partner who won't take advantage of their giving nature. When matched well, the Pig offers one of the most loving, devoted and drama-free relationships of all.

Best matches: Tiger, Rabbit, Goat · Tricky with: Snake

Pig career & money

Pigs thrive in careers that reward sincerity, diligence and people skills — hospitality, healthcare, the arts, education, charity work and any collaborative, good-natured environment. They're hardworking and reliable, and their warmth makes them well-liked colleagues. They enjoy the rewards of their labour and do best where there's harmony, fairness and genuine teamwork.

Famous people born in the Year of the Pig

Ernest Hemingway, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Hillary Clinton.