2022 – the Wild Boar/Pig

The wild boar  / Pig

Pig is the twelfth in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac signs. The Years of the Pig include 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031, 2043…

As the last sign of the Chinese zodiac, Pig represents wealth and luck from the ancient times. It is docile, has no plan to harm others, and can bring affluence to people. And its chubby faces and large ears also win the affection of people. However, pig sometimes is not thought to be a smart animal in China as it likes sleeping and eating and becomes fat, and thus it also features laziness and clumsiness.

Earthly Branch of Birth Year: Hai
Wu Xing (The Five Elements): Shui (Water)
Yin Yang: Yin

People born in the year of the pig are always hardworking and sincere and never presumptuous. This makes it easy for pigs to gain the trust of others. Her compassionate and sincere personality makes her happy to be of assistance to others at any time, which leads to them making lots of good friends. The pronounced sense of responsibility also lets pig people spare no effort at work.

Pigs may be a little realistic and emotional, and difficult for them to spot lies and so easily be fooled by bad people.

 Strengthen: Hardworking, sincere, positive, responsible, compassionate, generous Weaknesses: easily influenced, realistic, emotional, indulgent

2022 – the DOG

The dog   

Dog is the eleventh in the 12-year cycle of Chinese zodiac animals. The recent Years of the Dog include 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030, 2042…

Dog is men’s good friend who can understand the human spirit and obey its master, whether he is wealthy or not. Chinese people regard it as an auspicious animal. If a dog happens to come to a house, it symbolizes the coming of fortune. In Chinese legend, the invincible God Erlang has a loyal dog partner to help him capture monsters.

Earthly Branch of Birth Year: Xu
Wu Xing (The Five Elements): Tu (Earth)
Yin Yang: Yang

The greatest qualities in dogs are loyalty and honesty. In fact, dog people are naturally cautious, which means it can take a comparatively long time for dogs to accept new friends. However, once dogs accept a friend, they will become very loyal to the friends and always supportive. Dogs are loyal friends, honest lovers, and reliable families.

Although dogs are just and honest, they are also very critical and sometimes criticise sharply. They are not good at looking at the big picture to look at things, which can lead to misunderstandings and blame others for their own mistakes.

Strengths: brave, loyal, responsible, smart, lively
Weaknesses: sensitive, conservative, stubborn, emotional