2007 is The Year of the Pig (or Boar), which begins on Feb 17th. In China, the Pig (a more correct form would be the Boar) is associated with fertility and virility. To bear children in the year of the pig is considered very fortunate, for they will be happy and honest. If you're born during the following dates, it's your year!
- 22 January 1947 - 9 February 1948: Fire Pig
- 8 February 1959 - 27 January 1960: Earth Pig
- 27 January 1971 - 14 February 1972: Metal Pig
- 13 February 1983 - 1 February 1984: Water Pig
Wikipedia says:
The Pig type is usually an honest, straightforward and patient person. He/she is a modest, shy character who prefers to work quietly behind the scenes. When others despair, he/she is often there to offer support. This type of person is reserved with those they do not know too well, but as time passes and they gain confidence, those around them may discover a lively and warm-hearted person behind that mask of aloofness. Despite those born in the year of pig having a wide circle of friends and acquaintances, they have few close friends who understand them and share their inner thoughts and feelings. It is easy to put trust in pig type; he/she won't let you down and will never even attempt to do so. Such people simply want to do everything right according to social norms.
It is important to remember that these people are not vengeful creatures. If someone tries to take advantage of him/her, the pig type tend to withdraw to reflect on the problem and protect themselves. All they need in such situations is a little time to find a constructive way to respond. The people of the pig type are conservative creatures of habit. They dislike being made to travel too far from familiar surroundings, unless it is a trip to the country. They love nature and are never happier than when they are out somewhere, far from the city.
There is a tolerant and peaceful side to their character. Such people are never afraid to allow others their freedom of expression; they do not want to cause arguments and if there is any way to avoid arguing, they will probably take this option. They are not weak, however, and if the situation forces them to fight these people will rise to the occasion, whether it is to defend themselves or those close to them. People of the Pig type are the most admired by others.
Comments
Happy New Year!
I was born in the Year of the Pig---April 1971---so I'm a Metal Pig. My son was born in 1995, and is a pig, too, so I wanted to know what kind of pig he is. We'll be celebrating with a Chinese sesame chicken tomorrow.
I came over for the Photo Hunt---like your picture, too! :-)
hmmmm.....Ive been called a pig plenty of times....but my birthday doesnt fall during any of those dates!
Thank you for the birthday wishes on Heather's GoofyGirl blog. I really did enjoy meeting you & going to see Star Wars with you.
It's here! Yay! (-:
I totally relate to that....maybe this will be a good year for me. Forget I said that..already screwed up..house fire, identity theft..and it is only February.
What year are you? I'm a Horse, myself, though I've never really thought of myself as having a Horse personality.
Happy year of the pig to the pig folk!
