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 (癸亥)
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
- Teaching
& Education
- Creative
Writing
- Art
& Design
- Music
& Performing Arts
- Public
Relations
- Hospitality
& Service
- Nonprofit
& Charity Work
- Human
Resources
Overall, Water Pigs do best in careers that involve helping,
healing, or creating. They thrive in supportive, people-focused environments
and shine in fields like art, therapy, teaching, hospitality, or social work.
Their empathy, creativity, and teamwork make them ideal for roles where they
can connect with and uplift others.
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
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.
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.
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.
Best Matches for Water Pig
Goat, Rabbit, Tiger
1. Goat (especially Wood)
Gentle, supportive, and emotionally in tune, bringing out the Water Pig’s nurturing side.
2. Rabbit (especially Wood)
Kind, peaceful, and relationship-focused, sharing similar values and emotional depth.
3. Tiger (especially Fire)
Bold yet warm, inspiring the Water Pig while still offering loyalty and emotional connection.
Neutral or Balanced Matches for Water Pig
Dog, Pig, Horse
1. Dog (especially Earth)
Reliable and steady, providing the security the Water Pig needs, though emotional expression may be limited.
2. Another Pig (especially Metal)
Strong emotional understanding and shared values, with a risk of becoming too emotionally dependent.
3. Horse (especially Fire)
Adds excitement and passion, but maintaining emotional balance takes effort.
Challenging Matches for Water Pig
Rooster, Snake, Monkey
1. Rooster (especially Metal)
Blunt or overly critical energy that clashes with the Water Pig’s sensitivity.
2. Snake (especially Earth)
Emotionally guarded and strategic, which can feel cold or manipulative to the open-hearted Pig.
3. Monkey (especially Metal)
Playful but emotionally detached, struggling with the Water Pig’s 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.