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Pig (zodiac)

The pig is an animal that we use to help us understand a special way of looking at time called the Chinese zodiac. The Chinese zodiac is like a calendar, but instead of months and days, each year is named after one of 12 animals. The pig is one of those animals!

When a person is born in a year named after the pig, like 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, or 2007, they are said to be born under the sign of the pig. Each animal has different traits, sort of like how each of your friends might act differently. The pig is said to be honest, kind, and happy. They also have a big appetite, which means they love to eat!

In Chinese culture, the pig is also a symbol of good luck and wealth. So when the year of the pig comes around, it is thought to be a good time to start new things, like a business or a family.

Overall, the pig is an important part of the Chinese zodiac, and its characteristics are thought to influence the people born under its sign.