Earth Pig Chinese Zodiac
土猪 tǔ zhū
An Earth Pig (also called the Boar) was born in a Pig year ending in 8 or 9: 1959, 2019 and 2079. Earth grounds the generous Pig. The Earth Pig is described as warm and dependable, a Pig that looks after its family and builds a comfortable home.
- Earth
- Pig
- Yin
Earth Pig at a Glance
- Years
- 1959, 2019 and 2079
- Year element
- Earth 土 (years ending in 8 or 9)
- Pig's own element
- Water
- Yin or Yang
- Yin
- Year names
- 己亥
- Next Earth Pig year
- 2079
The Earth Pig Builds a Comfortable Home
Pigs love comfort. The Earth Pig, in tradition, works for it, a dependable, family-minded sign that turns generosity into a well-run household.
The 1959 Earth Pigs, Boomers, turn 67 in 2026. The 2019 Earth Pigs, Gen Alpha, turn 7.
Which Years Are Earth Pig Years?
The most recent Earth Pig year began on Feb 5, 2019 and ended on Jan 24, 2020; the next comes in 2079. Born in January or February? Compare your birthday with the Begins column.
| Year | Begins | Ends | Year name | Sound element | Age in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 Chinese zodiac | Feb 8, 1959 | Jan 27, 1960 | 己亥 | 平地木 | 66 or 67 |
| 2019 Chinese zodiac | Feb 5, 2019 | Jan 24, 2020 | 己亥 | 平地木 | 6 or 7 |
| 2079 | The next cycle, beyond the dates on this site | ||||
The sound element (Na Yin) is a second element that the sexagenary year name carries, and it is shown in Chinese. Find any other year on the Chinese zodiac years chart.
Earth Pig Strengths and Challenges
Strengths of the Earth Pig
- Warm
- Dependable
- Generous
Challenges of the Earth Pig
- Complacent
- Overindulgent
- Resists change
Earth Pig in Love and at Work
In Love
Caring, affectionate and committed.
At Work
Suited to hospitality, farming, real estate and family business.
The Five Kinds of Pig
The Pig's own element is always Water; the birth year adds the second. For the Earth Pig, Earth restrains Water, so the year keeps the Pig in check.
| Type | Years | With the Pig's Water |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Pig Chinese zodiac | 1935, 1995, 2055 | Water feeds Wood |
| Fire Pig Chinese zodiac | 1947, 2007, 2067 | Water restrains Fire |
| Earth Pig | 1959, 2019, 2079 | Earth restrains Water |
| Metal Pig Chinese zodiac | 1911, 1971, 2031, 2091 | Metal feeds Water |
| Water Pig Chinese zodiac | 1923, 1983, 2043 | Doubled |
Earth Pig Compatibility
Compatibility follows the animal, not the element. Tradition favors the Rabbit, Goat and Tiger for the Pig, and the Snake is its enemy sign.
2026, the Fire Horse Year: Steady
No formal link to the Horse in the traditional rules.
2027, the Fire Goat Year: Supported
Link to the Goat: Trine partner (三合).
Other Earth Signs
All twelve animals have a Earth year. Each is a different mix.
- Earth Rat Chinese zodiac1948, 2008
- Earth Ox Chinese zodiac1949, 2009
- Earth Tiger Chinese zodiac1938, 1998
- Earth Rabbit Chinese zodiac1939, 1999
- Earth Dragon Chinese zodiac1928, 1988
- Earth Snake Chinese zodiac1929, 1989
- Earth Horse Chinese zodiac1918, 1978
- Earth Goat Chinese zodiac1919, 1979
- Earth Monkey Chinese zodiac1968, 2028
- Earth Rooster Chinese zodiac1969, 2029
- Earth Dog Chinese zodiac1958, 2018
Earth Pig Chinese Zodiac FAQ
What is an Earth Pig?
An Earth Pig is someone born in a Pig year that ends in 8 or 9. Earth Pig years include 1959, 2019 and 2079. Tradition describes the Earth Pig as warm, dependable and generous.
What years are Earth Pig years?
1959, 2019 and 2079. The 2019 year ran from Feb 5, 2019 to Jan 24, 2020.
Is the Pig a Earth sign?
The Pig's own element is Water, which never changes. Earth is the element of the birth year, so a Earth Pig carries both. The two are different things.
How old is a Earth Pig?
The most recent Earth Pig years are 1959 and 2019. In 2026 someone born in 2019 turns 7.
When is the next Earth Pig year?
2079. Pig years return every 12 years and each element every 60.