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Hai ('''). In Chinese culture, the pig is associated with fertility and virility. To bear children in the year of the pig is considered to be very fortunate, for they will be happy and honest.For a recent report that this belief is still widely held in China, see Edward Cody, "Oh, to be Born in the Year of the Pig," ''Washington Post'' (March 1, 2007). {Link without Title}


NOMENCLATURE

In the continuous Mayor of London - China in London prefer the term "Year of the Pig".


YEARS AND THE FIVE ELEMENTS


Persons born within these date ranges, of the lunar calendar, can be said to have been born in the "year of the Pig," while also bearing the following elemental sign:
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Note, however, that the elements identified in the above table are the elements associated with the relevant Heavenly Stem of that year. The Earthly Branch sign ''Hai'' (the sign represented by the Pig) itself is always associated with the element of Water .


ATTRIBUTES


The Pig type is usually an honest, straightforward and patient person. They are a modest, shy character who prefers to work quietly behind the scenes. When others despair, they are 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; they 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.http://www.gotohoroscope.com/chinese-zodiac-pig.html

It is important to remember that these people are not vengeful creatures. If someone tries to take advantage of them, 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 countryside. They love Nature and are never happier than when they are out somewhere, far from the city.http://www.gotohoroscope.com/chinese-zodiac-pig.html

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. However, they are not weak 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.http://www.gotohoroscope.com/chinese-zodiac-pig.html


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