1959 Chinese Zodiac
1959 is the Year of the Yin Earth Pig.
This Pig year begins on Chinese New Year, February 8, 1959, and runs until the eve of the next lunar new year.
Born in January or early February 1959?
The zodiac animal changes on Chinese New Year, not January 1. If you were born before February 8, 1959, your sign is actually the Dog (the previous lunar year) — not the Pig.
The element of 1959
⛰️ Yin Earth — Earth is stability, patience, and pragmatism. It grounds an animal, trading flash for reliability and long-term thinking. Earth types are the ones who actually finish things, though they can grow rigid and over-cautious.
People born in the Year of the Pig
The Pig closes the cycle with open-hearted generosity. Pigs are sincere, warm, and unguarded — they assume the best of people and give freely, sometimes more than they can spare. They love the good things in life and share them without keeping score. Beneath the easygoing surface is real fortitude: a Pig works hard, weathers hardship without bitterness, and keeps its faith in people even after being let down. Its trust is its strength and, just as often, its soft underbelly.
Pig lucky colors & numbers
| Lucky colors | Yellow, Grey, Brown, Gold |
|---|---|
| Lucky numbers | 2, 5, 8 |
| Native guardian (本命佛) | Amitabha Buddha (阿弥陀佛) |
Other Years of the Pig
Frequently asked questions
What Chinese zodiac animal is 1959?
1959 is the year of the Pig — more precisely the Yin Earth Pig. The Pig year begins on Chinese New Year, February 8, 1959.
If I was born in January 1959, what is my sign?
If you were born before February 8, 1959, you are actually a Dog (the previous lunar year), not a Pig. The animal only changes on Chinese New Year's Day.
What element is 1959?
The 1959 year carries the Yin Earth element, drawn from the year's Heavenly Stem in the sexagenary cycle. That makes it a Yin Earth Pig.