Too nice for their own good, knows it, does it anyway.
OVERVIEW
Birth Years: 1803, 1863, 1923, 1983, 2043, 2103 (every 60 years)
Bazi: Gui Hai (ηΈδΊ₯)
Energy: Yin
Element: Water – flowing, deep, intuitive
Zodiac Animal: Pig – kind, sincere, optimistic
Personality Style: Gentle, thoughtful, friendly, empathetic
Needs: Emotional safety, connection, purpose, peace
Combination: Warm Pig + Flowing Water = Gentle Soul
This sign blends the Pig’s warmth with Water’s emotional depth and sensitivity. The result is a soft-hearted, caring person who is highly intuitive and compassionate. Water adds imagination and adaptability, while the Pig contributes kindness and sincerity.
Water Pigs often seek harmony in their surroundings and gravitate toward nurturing roles or creative expression. They may struggle with boundaries or overextending themselves for others, but their emotional intelligence makes them deeply loved and trusted.
WATER ELEMENT OVERVIEW
Emotion: Fear (but also deep intuition and reflection)
Season: Winter
Direction: North
Nature: Flowing, deep, adaptable, introspective
Strengths: Wise, intuitive, flexible, reflective, creative, good at going with the flow
Challenges: Overthinking, insecurity, avoidance, emotional withdrawal, fear of change.
WATER ELEMENT INFLUENCE
The Water element adds a strong layer of empathy, emotional depth, and intuitive communication. This makes Water Pigs more sensitive to the needs and moods of those around them. They are great at reading people and often take on the role of peacemaker. Their emotional world is rich, and they thrive in spaces where trust and understanding matter.
PERSONALITY
Water Pigs are kind, generous, and naturally in tune with others' feelings. They are the most gentle and emotionally intelligent of all Pig types. These individuals are open-minded and forgiving, making people feel safe and accepted around them. They value deep emotional connections, creativity, and prefer peace over conflict.
CAREER
Water Pigs thrive in careers that involve creativity, connection, and service. Their natural empathy, emotional intelligence, and cooperative spirit make them ideal for roles in therapy, teaching, social work, or hospitality. They also shine in artistic fields like writing, music, and design, where they can express their imaginative nature. To stay motivated, Water Pigs need a supportive and emotionally balanced environment, and they flourish in jobs that let them help, heal, and uplift others—especially in team-based or people-focused settings.
Ideal careers for Water Pig:
- Social Work – helping others in meaningful ways
- Teaching & Education – nurturing and guiding with patience
- Creative Writing – expressing emotional depth and imagination
- Art & Design – using creativity to inspire and connect
- Music & Performing Arts – emotional expression through performance
- Public Relations – building trust and positive relationships
- Hospitality & Service – creating comfort and harmony for others
- Nonprofit & Charity Work – aligning with their compassionate values
- Human Resources – mediating and supporting people in organizations
COMPATIBILITY
In love, Water Pigs are romantic, warm, and emotionally supportive. They give deeply and often see the best in their partner, sometimes idealizing them. While they’re loving and loyal, they may avoid confrontation just to keep things smooth. They need a partner who is emotionally steady, sincere, and appreciates their sensitivity.
WATER ELEMENT INFLUENCE ON COMPATIBILITY
The Water element makes the Water Pig more emotionally sensitive, adaptable, and intuitive in relationships. This enhances their ability to connect deeply with others, show empathy, and maintain harmony. They are naturally drawn to kind, understanding partners who can meet them on an emotional level. However, their softness and desire for peace may make them avoid conflict or become overly giving, so they match best with steady, emotionally mature individuals who offer both support and healthy boundaries.
COMPATIBILITY BY ELEMENT
Let’s take a look at how the Water element interacts with the other elements. This helps us understand how the Water Pig connects with different people — in love, friendship, work, and personality harmony.
WATER ELEMENT CYCLE (WU XING)
1. Water Element in the Generating Cycle (Creation)
● Metal generates Water
- In nature, Metal (like minerals) can condense and produce water droplets.
- This means Metal supports and strengthens Water.
- In people, structure, clarity, and discipline (Metal) can help emotions, wisdom, or creativity (Water) flow more clearly.
● Water generates Wood
- Water nourishes trees and plants, helping them grow.
- This means Water gives rise to Wood.
- In people, emotional depth, intuition, or flexibility (Water) fuels creativity, learning, and personal growth (Wood).
2. Water Element in the Controlling Cycle (Regulation)
● Earth controls Water
- Soil and land can absorb, block, or redirect the flow of water.
- This means Earth limits or contains Water.
- In people, practicality, responsibility, or routine (Earth) can help regulate emotions or overthinking (Water).
● Water controls Fire
- Water puts out Fire, like rain extinguishing flames.
- This means Water weakens or calms Fire.
- In people, emotional awareness or reflection (Water) can soften impulsiveness or intense passion (Fire).
ELEMENT COMPATIBILITY FOR WATER
π Best Element Matches for Water
● Water with Metal & Wood
Water matches best with Metal and Wood. Metal is a great match because it supports Water in the element cycle, offering strength, structure, and protection. This helps the emotional and sensitive Water type feel safe and cared for. Wood is also a good match, as Water helps Wood grow — together, they create a gentle, creative, and emotionally supportive bond that flows naturally.
π Neutral or Balanced Matches for Water
● Water & Water
Other Water signs can create a peaceful and understanding connection. These relationships are full of empathy and emotional closeness, which can feel comforting. However, both partners need to maintain healthy boundaries, so they don’t get overwhelmed by too much emotion or become too passive when problems arise.
π Challenging Matches for Water
● Water & Earth
Earth is the most challenging match for Water. Earth can block or absorb Water’s flow, making Water feel stuck or misunderstood. Earth signs may be too practical, rigid, or emotionally closed-off for sensitive Water types, leading to frustration or emotional disconnection if they don’t work to understand each other’s differences.
● Water & Fire
Fire is a tricky match because Water puts out Fire in the element cycle. These two have very different energies — Fire is bold and expressive, while Water is quiet and reflective. This can lead to misunderstandings or emotional clashes unless both learn to balance passion with calm and give each other space to be themselves.
WATER ELEMENT CYCLE (WU XING)
1. Water Element in the Generating Cycle (Creation)
● Metal generates Water
- In nature, Metal (like minerals) can condense and produce water droplets.
- This means Metal supports and strengthens Water.
- In people, structure, clarity, and discipline (Metal) can help emotions, wisdom, or creativity (Water) flow more clearly.
● Water generates Wood
- Water nourishes trees and plants, helping them grow.
- This means Water gives rise to Wood.
- In people, emotional depth, intuition, or flexibility (Water) fuels creativity, learning, and personal growth (Wood).
2. Water Element in the Controlling Cycle (Regulation)
● Earth controls Water
- Soil and land can absorb, block, or redirect the flow of water.
- This means Earth limits or contains Water.
- In people, practicality, responsibility, or routine (Earth) can help regulate emotions or overthinking (Water).
● Water controls Fire
- Water puts out Fire, like rain extinguishing flames.
- This means Water weakens or calms Fire.
- In people, emotional awareness or reflection (Water) can soften impulsiveness or intense passion (Fire).
ELEMENT COMPATIBILITY FOR WATER
π Best Element Matches for Water
● Water with Metal & Wood
Water matches best with Metal and Wood. Metal is a great match because it supports Water in the element cycle, offering strength, structure, and protection. This helps the emotional and sensitive Water type feel safe and cared for. Wood is also a good match, as Water helps Wood grow — together, they create a gentle, creative, and emotionally supportive bond that flows naturally.
π Neutral or Balanced Matches for Water
● Water & Water
Other Water signs can create a peaceful and understanding connection. These relationships are full of empathy and emotional closeness, which can feel comforting. However, both partners need to maintain healthy boundaries, so they don’t get overwhelmed by too much emotion or become too passive when problems arise.
π Challenging Matches for Water
● Water & Earth
Earth is the most challenging match for Water. Earth can block or absorb Water’s flow, making Water feel stuck or misunderstood. Earth signs may be too practical, rigid, or emotionally closed-off for sensitive Water types, leading to frustration or emotional disconnection if they don’t work to understand each other’s differences.
● Water & Fire
Fire is a tricky match because Water puts out Fire in the element cycle. These two have very different energies — Fire is bold and expressive, while Water is quiet and reflective. This can lead to misunderstandings or emotional clashes unless both learn to balance passion with calm and give each other space to be themselves.
WATER PIG + ANIMAL SIGNS COMPATIBILITIES
Water Pigs are warm, compassionate, and emotionally intuitive, so they thrive with partners who are gentle, sincere, and emotionally grounded. Their best matches are those who value harmony, emotional connection, and kindness. In love, the Water Pig does best with a partner who is calm, affectionate, and appreciates emotional honesty.
π Best Matches for Water
Pig
● Goat, Rabbit, Tiger
- Goat (Esp Wood Goat) – Gentle, supportive, and emotionally in tune; brings out the Water Pig’s nurturing side.
- Rabbit (Esp Wood Rabbit) – Kind, peaceful, and relationship-oriented; shares similar values and emotional depth.
- Tiger (Esp Fire Tiger) – Bold but warm; inspires the Water Pig while still offering loyalty and emotional connection.
π Neutral or Balanced
Matches for Water Pig
● Dog, Another Pig, Horse
- Dog (Esp Earth Dog) – Reliable and steady; offers the security Water Pig needs, though may lack emotional expression.
- Pig (Esp Metal Pig) – Shared values and understanding; great emotional connection, but risk of codependence.
- Horse (Esp Fire Horse) – Brings excitement and passion; may need effort to maintain emotional balance.
π Challenging Matches for
Water Pig
● Rooster, Snake, Monkey
- Rooster (Esp Metal Rooster) – Too blunt or critical; may clash with the Water Pig’s sensitivity.
- Snake (Esp Earth Snake) – Emotionally guarded and strategic; can feel cold or manipulative to the open-hearted Pig.
- Monkey (Esp Metal Monkey) – Playful but detached; struggles with the Water Pig’s emotional depth and need for sincerity.
Quick Tip for the Water Pig:
Stay true to your big heart, but don’t lose yourself in trying to keep everyone happy. The right partner will appreciate your warmth and respect your emotional boundaries.
CHALLENGES
Their kind nature can sometimes lead to being too trusting or emotionally reactive. They may avoid hard conversations or take on too much for others. To thrive, Water Pigs should build stronger boundaries and work on speaking up for their needs. Staying grounded and having clear life goals helps balance their emotional sensitivity.
