豬 Pig
Last animal of the cycle, the Pig (or Boar) is the animal of generosity and sincerity. Warm, honest and epicurean, it loves to share life's pleasures. Its natural trust makes it endearing, and sometimes naive.
Strengths
- Generosity
- Sincerity
- Tolerance
- Zest for life
Weaknesses
- Naivety
- Excess
- Laziness
Love
Affectionate and devoted, it gives itself fully and expects the same sincerity back.
Work
Happy in hospitality, food, care, the arts and people-facing work.
Years of the Pig
- 1923 Water
- 1935 Wood
- 1947 Fire
- 1959 Earth
- 1971 Metal
- 1983 Water
- 1995 Wood
- 2007 Fire
- 2019 Earth
- 2031 Metal
- 2043 Water
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The five elements
- Wood : growth, generosity, openness
- Fire : passion, radiance, boldness
- Earth : stability, realism, reliability
- Metal : determination, rigour, uprightness
- Water : intuition, flexibility, depth