Fire Pig Chinese Zodiac
火猪 huǒ zhū
A Fire Pig (also called the Boar) was born in a Pig year ending in 6 or 7: 1947, 2007 and 2067. Fire livens the easygoing Pig. The Fire Pig is described as exuberant and generous, a Pig that loves company and tends to spend and give with abandon.
- Fire
- Pig
- Yin
Fire Pig at a Glance
- Years
- 1947, 2007 and 2067
- Year element
- Fire 火 (years ending in 6 or 7)
- Pig's own element
- Water
- Yin or Yang
- Yin
- Year names
- 丁亥
- Next Fire Pig year
- 2067
The Fire Pig Loves a Party
Pigs enjoy life. The Fire Pig enjoys it loudly: tradition describes an exuberant, open-handed sign that gathers friends and spends freely on them.
The 1947 Fire Pigs, Boomers, turn 79 in 2026. The 2007 Fire Pigs, Gen Z, turn 19.
Which Years Are Fire Pig Years?
The most recent Fire Pig year began on Feb 18, 2007 and ended on Feb 6, 2008; the next comes in 2067. Born in January or February? Compare your birthday with the Begins column.
| Year | Begins | Ends | Year name | Sound element | Age in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 Chinese zodiac | Jan 22, 1947 | Feb 9, 1948 | 丁亥 | 屋上土 | 78 or 79 |
| 2007 Chinese zodiac | Feb 18, 2007 | Feb 6, 2008 | 丁亥 | 屋上土 | 18 or 19 |
| 2067 | 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.
Fire Pig Strengths and Challenges
Strengths of the Fire Pig
- Exuberant
- Generous
- Sociable
Challenges of the Fire Pig
- Overindulgent
- Impulsive
- Spends freely
Fire Pig in Love and at Work
In Love
Warm, demonstrative and generous.
At Work
Excels in hospitality, sales, entertainment and the arts.
The Five Kinds of Pig
The Pig's own element is always Water; the birth year adds the second. For the Fire Pig, Water restrains Fire, so the Pig holds the year's element in check.
| Type | Years | With the Pig's Water |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Pig Chinese zodiac | 1935, 1995, 2055 | Water feeds Wood |
| Fire Pig | 1947, 2007, 2067 | Water restrains Fire |
| Earth Pig Chinese zodiac | 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 |
Fire 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 Fire Signs
All twelve animals have a Fire year. Each is a different mix.
- Fire Rat Chinese zodiac1936, 1996
- Fire Ox Chinese zodiac1937, 1997
- Fire Tiger Chinese zodiac1926, 1986
- Fire Rabbit Chinese zodiac1927, 1987
- Fire Dragon Chinese zodiac1976, 2036
- Fire Snake Chinese zodiac1917, 1977
- Fire Horse Chinese zodiac1966, 2026
- Fire Goat Chinese zodiac1967, 2027
- Fire Monkey Chinese zodiac1956, 2016
- Fire Rooster Chinese zodiac1957, 2017
- Fire Dog Chinese zodiac1946, 2006
Fire Pig Chinese Zodiac FAQ
What is a Fire Pig?
A Fire Pig is someone born in a Pig year that ends in 6 or 7. Fire Pig years include 1947, 2007 and 2067. Tradition describes the Fire Pig as exuberant, generous and sociable.
What years are Fire Pig years?
1947, 2007 and 2067. The 2007 year ran from Feb 18, 2007 to Feb 6, 2008.
Is the Pig a Fire sign?
The Pig's own element is Water, which never changes. Fire is the element of the birth year, so a Fire Pig carries both. The two are different things.
How old is a Fire Pig?
The most recent Fire Pig years are 1947 and 2007. In 2026 someone born in 2007 turns 19.
When is the next Fire Pig year?
2067. Pig years return every 12 years and each element every 60.