1959 Chinese zodiac: year of the Earth Pig
1959 was the year of the Earth Pig in the Chinese zodiac. It began on 8 February 1959 and ended on 27 January 1960.
1959 is the year of the Earth Pig (Yin). The Chinese year of the Pig ran from 8 February 1959 to 27 January 1960, so anyone born between those dates is a Earth Pig. Babies born in 1959 before 8 February 1959 belong to the Earth Dog of 1958.
1959 Earth Pig personality
People born in the year of the Pig are generous, easy-going and sincere. Their strengths are kindness, patience and enjoyment of life; their watch-outs are naivety and indulgence.
The Earth element adds stability, practicality and patience, so the Earth Pig of 1959 combines the Pig's nature with earth qualities. Yin years are traditionally seen as receptive and reflective.
Careers that suit the Pig: hospitality, food, the arts, charity, retail.
Born in January or February 1959?
The Chinese year does not start on 1 January. In 1959, Chinese New Year fell on 8 February 1959.
- Born 8 February 1959 or later in 1959: Earth Pig.
- Born 1 January – 7 February 1959: Earth Dog (1958 sign).
Pig compatibility
| Match | Signs |
|---|---|
| Best (same triangle) | Rabbit, Goat |
| Secret friend | Tiger |
| Traditional clash | Snake |
Other Pig years
1935, 1947, 1971, 1983, 1995. The Earth Pig itself returns in 2019.
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Frequently asked questions
What Chinese zodiac is 1959?
The Earth Pig, for births from 8 February 1959 to 27 January 1960.
What if I was born in January or early February 1959?
If you were born before 8 February 1959, your sign is the Earth Dog of 1958, because the Chinese year had not yet changed.
What element is 1959 in the Chinese zodiac?
Earth (Yin). Earth is linked with stability, practicality and patience; its colour is yellow and brown.
Which signs are compatible with the Pig?
Best matches are the Rabbit and Goat, plus the Tiger as a "secret friend". The traditional clash is with the Snake.
When is the next Earth Pig year?
2079. The same animal and element combination returns every 60 years.
How old is someone born in 1959 in 2026?
They turn 67 during 2026.
Source and method
Chinese New Year dates (China Standard Time) were cross-checked against two independent lunar-calendar tables and published listings. Animals and elements follow the traditional 60-year (sexagenary) cycle.