Like a boar, people born under this sign are gallant and heroic. You have tremendous inner strength, Outwardly, you may appear rough-hewn, but that can be hardly said to describe of your true nature, you treat your loved ones with tenderness and kindness. When in trouble you prefer to solve your problems yourself rather than seek the help of your friends. This is the sign of honesty, simplicity and great moral strength. Boar or Pig symbolizes wealth and prosperity and some Chinese say that the pig’s breeding habits also suggest fertility.

Recap: The 12 animals...

• The Chinese believe that each year is ruled by one of the 12 animals mentioned below, and this goes on in cyclical order. Apart from that, these 12 animals also hold sway over a period of 2 hours each day.

• (Table)

• Dragon	Snake	Horse	Sheep
  Monkey	Rooster	Dog	Pig/Boar
  Rat	Ox	Tiger	Rabbit