Pig of Fire

The Pig closes the cycle with generosity: it enjoys life's simple pleasures, trusts people without asking for guarantees, and rarely holds a grudge. Its big heart sometimes leaves it exposed, but it also makes it easy to love. In this combination, the Pig is also governed by the Fire element, which adds passion, drive, and leadership. That blend defines a distinct character within the 60-year cycle: a Pig of Fire isn't the same as the same animal under a different element.

The Fire element tends to sharpen traits like genuine generosity and good heart, with a tone tied to passion, drive, and leadership. A challenge specific to the Pig — too trusting of those who don't deserve it — also feels different under this energy: Fire invites working on it from a place of passion.

Those who identify with the Pig of Fire tend to recognize themselves in that particular combination of generous and optimistic, expressed with the imprint of fire.