1983 Chinese zodiac: year of the Water Pig
1983 was the year of the Water Pig in the Chinese zodiac. It began on 13 February 1983 and ended on 1 February 1984.
1983 is the year of the Water Pig (Yin). The Chinese year of the Pig ran from 13 February 1983 to 1 February 1984, so anyone born between those dates is a Water Pig. Babies born in 1983 before 13 February 1983 belong to the Water Dog of 1982.
1983 Water 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 Water element adds wisdom, flexibility and good communication, so the Water Pig of 1983 combines the Pig's nature with water 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 1983?
The Chinese year does not start on 1 January. In 1983, Chinese New Year fell on 13 February 1983.
- Born 13 February 1983 or later in 1983: Water Pig.
- Born 1 January – 12 February 1983: Water Dog (1982 sign).
Pig compatibility
| Match | Signs |
|---|---|
| Best (same triangle) | Rabbit, Goat |
| Secret friend | Tiger |
| Traditional clash | Snake |
Other Pig years
1947, 1959, 1971, 1995, 2007, 2019. The Water Pig itself returns in 2043.
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Frequently asked questions
What Chinese zodiac is 1983?
The Water Pig, for births from 13 February 1983 to 1 February 1984.
What if I was born in January or early February 1983?
If you were born before 13 February 1983, your sign is the Water Dog of 1982, because the Chinese year had not yet changed.
What element is 1983 in the Chinese zodiac?
Water (Yin). Water is linked with wisdom, flexibility and good communication; its colour is black and blue.
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 Water Pig year?
2043. The same animal and element combination returns every 60 years.
How old is someone born in 1983 in 2026?
They turn 43 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.