Chinese horoscope

Pig

亥 hai Yin Water
Lunar year opened on February 17, 2026.

Pig: the year of the Fire Horse 2026

This year, the Fire Horse gallops in, bringing a dynamic energy that isn't directly tied to your Pig sign, leaving you free to shape your own path. With Water as your element mastering the year's Fire, you hold a subtle advantage, but it's one that thrives on lightness and adaptability. This is a time to embrace change and movement, letting your natural fluidity guide you through the year's opportunities. Be mindful not to let the Fire Horse's intensity overwhelm you; keep your spirit light and your approach flexible. This is your year to ride the waves of change with grace and ease, turning the year's neutral energy into a canvas for your own creations.

Advice for the year

  • Avoid lending or guaranteeing; a regular small act of charity is the customary answer.

  • Keep valuables and accounts secured; watch for scams.

  • Helpful contacts come easily, but check offers that seem too easy.

Tai Sui 太歲

Your standing with Tai Sui

Neutral

A neutral year

Tai Sui leaves you be: the year turns mostly on your own choices.

The year's element
Fire
Your sign's element
Water

Your sign's element (Water) checks the year's (Fire): you have the upper hand, if you keep it light.

Tai Sui is the deity who governs each lunar year. Depending on where your sign stands with the year's animal, the year carries you or tests you.

The year's stars

Chinese tradition gives each sign its own stars every year: some help, others call for care, and they colour the areas below.

  • Small-loss star

    死符 Delicate

    This year, money slips away in small leaks and tiredness sets in quickly. Watch the small stuff and keep time to recover.

  • Robbery star

    劫煞 Delicate

    This year, losses and people who take advantage are more likely. Guard your valuables and be wary of pushy offers.

  • Noble helper

    天乙貴人 Favourable

    This year, someone well placed lends you a hand. Accept the help; it can open important doors.

感情

Love

This year, your love life is free from major astrological influences, allowing you to shape your relationships at your own pace. There are no significant challenges or boosts to navigate, so you have the space to nurture connections as you see fit. This is a time to focus on open communication and mutual understanding, as these will be key to strengthening your bonds. If you're single, take your time to get to know potential partners, and if you're in a relationship, enjoy the steady growth and deepening of your connection. The year invites you to cultivate love in a way that feels authentic and comfortable for you.

事業

Work

This year, a well-connected person may offer you valuable assistance in your work. This noble helper can guide you toward significant opportunities, so stay open to their advice and support. Their influence may help you advance professionally, so consider collaborating with them when the chance arises.

財運

Money

This year, you may find your finances draining away in small, almost unnoticeable ways, as the Small-loss star influences your path. Tiredness might set in more quickly than usual, so it's important to keep an eye on the little things and make time to rest and recover. Additionally, the Robbery star suggests that you may encounter people who try to take advantage of you or pushy offers that could lead to losses. Be cautious with your valuables and approach such situations with a wary eye. It's a year to be mindful of your spending and the company you keep, ensuring that your resources are protected and used wisely.

健康

Health

This year, you may find yourself dealing with small financial drains and a sense of fatigue creeping in sooner than usual. The energy of the Small-loss star suggests that it's the little things that might add up, so keep an eye on your daily expenses and be mindful of your energy levels. Make sure to carve out time for rest and recovery, as this will help you maintain your vitality throughout the year.

Month by month

Best month
Tiger (Feb 17)
Hardest month
Snake (May 17)
Month 8 · from Sep 11 Neutral now

The month of the Rooster: a month with no marked tie, the tone yours to set.

The Pig in brief

Generous, honest and kind, the Pig meets life with optimism and an easy warmth that people trust.

Defining traits

  • generous (Confirmed by 5 independent sources)
  • honest (Confirmed by 5 independent sources)
  • kind (Confirmed by 4 independent sources)

The dots show how many independent sources agree on the trait, up to five.

  • Colours
    • blue
    • brown
    • yellow
  • Numbers 4 · 5 · 8
  • Flowers hydrangea, daisy
  • Directions northwest

Strengths and weaknesses, lucky charms, love matches: the sign's full portrait in the encyclopedia.

The full Pig profile →

About this horoscope

The yearly horoscope follows Tai Sui, the deity who governs each lunar year: where your sign stands with the year's animal, the stars the year gives it, how the year's element meets your sign's, and the tone of each lunar month. It is one reading for everyone born under the Pig.

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