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The Year of the Pig The History of the Chinese Horoscope In Chinese culture, each new year is represented by one of You were born in the Year of the Pig if 12 animals. This tradition you were born in: is thousands of years old and is said to have begun 1935 1947 1959 1971 1983 with a story. Given its age, 1995 2007 2019 many versions of the story exist and it is unclear as to whether the main character was the Buddha or the Jade Emperor. Nevertheless, both stories are very similar and they name the same 12 animals. In one version of the Chinese myth, Buddha called out to all of the animals on Earth and asked them to come and see him one day. Only 12 animals answered his call. To thank them for their loyalty, Buddha named each year in the Chinese zodiac cycle after one of the animals. The Year of the Pig begins on Tuesday 5th February 2019. It is the 4717th year of the Chinese calendar and will last until 24th January 2020, when the Year of the Rat begins. Once it finishes, the next Year of the Pig won’t happen again until 2031. Traits of the Pig People born in the different years of the Chinese zodiac cycle are believed to have particular traits and qualities. These characteristics reflect the animal the year is named after. The pig is said to be one of the most trustworthy animals of the Chinese zodiac and has lots of positive qualities. In Chinese culture, the pig is honest, thoughtful and kind. People born in the Year of the Pig are said to be excellent friends; they are funny and you can always depend on them. Pigs are extremely loyal and will do anything for the person that is most important to them. They believe in the truth and they stay calm in emergencies. Page 1 of 4 visit twinkl.com The Year of the Pig Perfect Professions People born in the Year of the Pig tend to do well in jobs which involve helping other people. They love to entertain and do well in professions that are creative and imaginative. They are good at their jobs because they put in a lot of effort and they are kind and helpful to their colleagues. They often lend a helping hand to others, completing some of their work when they have too much to do. Generally, people born in the Year of the Pig enjoy successful careers in industries such as catering, medicine, interior decorating, transportation, entertainment, retail and hospitality. Fortunes for 2019 The year 2019 is predicted to be full of joy, friendship and love, according to Chinese zodiac horoscopes. If you are born in the Year of the Pig you are advised to do the following in 2019: • think about past mistakes and learn from them; • take care of your health, making sure you eat lots of healthy food; • learn to communicate better with people in your life; • learn new skills and try hard at school. Did You Know…? Chinese New Year doesn't happen on the same day as the western New Year's Day. This is because it is worked out according to the first day of the Chinese lunar calendar. Page 2 of 4 visit twinkl.com The Year of the Pig Questions 1. Which of the following years is a Year of the Pig? Tick one. 1936 2007 2017 1984 2. Match the statement to the correct date. The date that the Year of the Pig 24th January 2020 begins in 2019: After 2019, the next Year of the Tuesday 5th February Pig will be: The date that the Year of the 2031 Rat begins: 3. List two things that people born in the Year of the Pig are advised to do in 2019. 4. The Pig is said to be one of the most trustworthy animals of the Chinese Zodiac. What does the word trustworthy mean? 5. Find and copy two words from the fourth paragraph which shows what kind of friend someone born in the Year of the Pig is said to be. 6. Do you think someone born in the Year of the Pig might be a good comedian? Explain your answer. Page 3 of 4 visit twinkl.com Year of The Pig 7. ...it is unclear as to whether the main character was the Buddha or the Jade Emperor. Why can't this fact be checked? 8. Would you like to be friends with someone born in the Year of the Pig? Give a reason for your answer. Page 4 of 4 visit twinkl.com Year of The Pig The Year of the Pig Answers 1. Which of the following years is a Year of the Pig? Tick one. 1936 2007 2017 1984 2. Match the statement to the correct date. The date that the Year of the Pig 24th January 2020 begins in 2019: After 2019, the next Year of the Tuesday 5th February Pig will be: The date that the Year of the 2031 Rat begins: 3. List two things that people born in the Year of the Pig are advised to do in 2019. Accept any two of the following answers: Think about past mistakes and learn from them in 2019; take care of your health this year – make sure you eat lots of healthy food; learn to communicate better with people in your life; learn new skills and try hard at school. 4. The Pig is said to be one of the most trustworthy animals of the Chinese Zodiac. What does the word trustworthy mean? Pupils’ own responses, such as: Being trustworthy means being dependable, honest and truthful. 5. Find and copy two words from the fourth paragraph which shows what kind of friend someone born in the Year of the Pig is said to be. Accept any two of the following: honest; thoughtful; kind; funny; calm 6. Do you think someone born in the Year of the Pig might be a good comedian? Explain your answer. Pupils’ own responses, such as: I think that people born in the Year of the Pig might be a good comedian as they are often funny and they like to entertain. visit twinkl.com Year of The Pig 7. ...it is unclear as to whether the main character was the Buddha or the Jade Emperor. Why can't this fact be checked? Pupils’ own responses, such as: The story is so old it cannot be checked due to lack of original sources; there is no surviving author or other means of verification. 8. Would you like to be friends with someone born in the Year of the Pig? Give a reason for your answer. Pupils’ own responses, such as: Yes, I think people born in the Year of the Pig would make good friends because they are honest, thoughtful and kind. They are also funny, loyal and you can always depend on them. visit twinkl.com The Year of the Pig The History of the Chinese Horoscope According to Chinese culture, each new lunar year is represented by one of 12 animals. This tradition dates back thousands of years and is said to have begun with a story. However, given its age, many versions of the story exist and it is unclear as to which version was the original tale. One story features the main character as the Buddha while the other states that it was in fact the Jade Emperor. Nevertheless, both stories are very similar and name the same 12 animals. In one version of the Chinese myth, Buddha called out to all of the animals on Earth and asked them to come and see him yet only 12 of them answered his call. To repay them for their loyalty, Buddha named each year in the Chinese zodiac cycle after one of the animals. One such animal was the pig. The Year of the Pig begins on Tuesday 5th February 2019. It is the 4717th year of the Chinese calendar and will last until 24th January 2020, when the Year of the Rat begins. Once it finishes, the next Year of the Pig won’t happen again until 2031. Traits of the Pig Each year of the Chinese zodiac cycle is believed to hold particular traits and qualities, which are instilled in individuals born in that year. These characteristics reflect the animal the year is named after. Each zodiac sign is also linked with one of five elements: wood, fire, earth, water and metal. Depending on the year you are born in and the element you are linked to, people born in a Year of the Pig are said to have different traits. Year of Birth Type of Pig Traits Pleasant, lovely, easy-going, generous, 1935 or 1995 Wood Pig heroic, sometimes ill-tempered 1947 or 2007 Fire Pig Ambitious, determined, impatient 1959 or 2019 Earth Pig Outgoing, popular, good timekeeper Gentle, modest, honest, 1923 or 1983 Water Pig responsible, individual 1911 or 1971 Metal Pig Open-minded, friendly, helpful Page 1 of 14 visit twinkl.com The Year of the Pig Overall, people born in the Year of the Pig are said to be honest, thoughtful and kind. They can be excellent friends as they are funny and you can always depend on them. Pigs are extremely loyal and will do anything for people that are important to them. They believe in the truth and they stay calm in emergencies. Predictions and Horoscopes The Chinese culture surrounding the zodiac heavily relies on beliefs and horoscopes.