Year of the Pig: Zodiac predictions for the Rat, Ox, Tiger and Rabbit

Rat: Those born in the Year of the Rat can look forward to a very positive Year of the Pig, with opportunities to take your career to a whole new level. There will be a positive outcome in your love life, especially among singles, who will have an easier time finding a match, but remember to take your time before making a decision.

Ox: Expect a year full of travel opportunities. It will also be a busy year for work and school, with opportunities to work abroad and gain valuable experiences. You may even find love while travelling.

Tiger: Everything is going to work out. There is a very good energy for both work and love, where you will find success. Career-wise, you will find good potential for growth, allowing you to take off in a new direction.

Rabbit: Another great year – both fulfilling and positive! Dreams will come true, with good chances for both work and love. Love might bloom among friends’ gatherings.

Pig-themed items. (Photo: Xinhua)

Quick Look at the Year of the Pig

People born in a Pig year are said to have “a pig's virtues:” considerate, independent, responsible and optimistic. Also, 2019 specifically is the Year of the Earth Pig, meaning that together with people born in 1959, people born this year are notably good socializing and maintaining interpersonal relations.

On the flip side, it is said that those born in the Year of the Pig may be somewhat prone to inaction and should take extra care not to become overly procrastinatory in 2019.

What are the Pig years?

If you were born in years 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995 or 2007, this is your year as well! Celebrity Pigs include Alfred Hitchcock, Sade, Humphrey Bogart, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Carrie Underwood.

( LEE HILL-CHOI )