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Pig: Hydrangea
Years of the Pig include 2031, 2019, 2007, 1995, 1983, 1971, 1959, 1947.

Rounding up the Chinese zodiac cycle is Pig, which is known for its accommodating personality and compassion. People born in the year of the Pig have a strong heart, calm appearance, and maintain relationships with utmost sincerity. However, they easily trust people and their naivety makes them susceptible to heartbreaks.

The Pig is also associated with the Earthly Branch (地支 / dì zhī) hài (亥), and the hours 9–11 in the night. In terms of yin and yang (阴阳 / yīn yáng), the Pig is yin. In Chinese culture, pigs are the symbol of wealth.
Their chubby faces and big ears are signs of fortune as well.

Paired with the Celestial Stems (天干 / Tiān gān), there is a 60-year calendrical cycle. Although hài is associated with earth, the years also cycle through the five elements of nature (五行 / wǔ xíng).

Lucky flower: Hydrangea
Their lucky flower hydrangea commonly denotes grace, abundance, and wealth. In Japanese culture, they also represent heartfelt apology and gratitude.

As for health benefits, hydrangea’s roots have been long used to treat urinary infections as it has diuretic effects.