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Chinese Zodiac animals: What is a Water Pig and what year is it?

People born in the year of the Water Pig are known to be gentle, earnest, and responsible
Chinese Zodiac - Water Pig

THE Water Pig in the Chinese zodiac represents those born in 1983.

It is the 12th animal in the 12-year cycle and is also given to those born in 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, and 2019.

The Water Pig is specific to those born in 1983
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The Water Pig is specific to those born in 1983

What year is the Water Pig?

Chinese zodiac signs identify birth years with certain animals, including the Rat, the Ox, the Tiger, the Rabbit, the Dragon, the Snake, the Horse, the Goat, the Monkey, the Rooster, the Dog, and the Pig.

The Water Pig is specific to those born in 1983.

It is a sub-component of the Pig in the Chinese zodiac. 

Each zodiac sign also has its own element: Earth, Wood, Fire, Metal, and Water, which add more uniqueness to the sign.

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Other years of the Pig

Those born in 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, and 2019 are considered Pigs in the Chinese zodiac. 

Only people born in 1983 are Water Pigs. 

Some notable Water Pigs in the Chinese zodiac are Chris Hemsworth, Emily Blunt, Henry Cavill, Carrie Underwood, Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver, Donald Glover, and Jonah Hill.

The elements of the Chinese zodiac and their characteristics
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The elements of the Chinese zodiac and their characteristics

Characteristics and personalities of the Water Pig

If there was a competition to name the "nicest" people in the world, Water Pigs would walk it, year in year out, they don't have a single malicious, negative, nasty trait in their bones. 

They are vulnerable, though, laughably sensitive that it would be comedic were it not such a burden to these happy souls. 

Any criticism literally stops them in their tracks, paralyzes them, and induces instant inertia. 

It is a huge dagger pinging straight through the centre of their heart. Don't criticize them, it is singularly unwarranted. These precious, creative souls deserve better than that. 

They're not workaholics, they're chilled as hell and would happily spend 23 hours a day in bed. 

However, their creative output and overwhelmingly charming personas more than make amends. 

Emily Blunt is a notable Water Pig in the Chinese zodiac
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Emily Blunt is a notable Water Pig in the Chinese zodiacCredit: AP:Associated Press

Types of Pigs

Metal Pigs: Broad-minded, amicable, lazy but willing to help others.

Earth Pigs: Social butterflies, communicative, popular among their friends, and good timekeepers. 

Wood Pigs: Earnest, lovable, easy-going, generous, and brave. 

Fire Pigs: Dependent, cooperative, ambitious, persevering, but can be impatient.

Water Pigs: Gentle, modest, earnest, responsible, but subjective in life.

A Water Pig's compatibility varies with other animals in the zodiac
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A Water Pig's compatibility varies with other animals in the zodiac

Compatibility

Pigs are most compatible with the Tiger, Rabbit, or Goat. 

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They are least compatible with the Monkey and Snake. 

Other types of Zodiac animals combined with the water element

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