The Pig and the Western Zodiac
Another factor which affects an individual’s personality is the sun sign. The sun signs are better known as the Western zodiac, and they parallel the Chinese lunar signs. Many of us know what our Western zodiac sign is, take a look below to see how they influence the sign of the Pig.
ARIES: 21 March to 19 April
Fire + Negative Water = Aries Pig
You represent the fun, simple, carefree, positive and delightful mind set. You possess radiant energy and your laid-back spirit overshadows the typical temperamental Aries characteristic that is too direct and may hurt others at times. Others feel secure when they are with you as you can be their pillar of support and strength when it is needed most.
You will not give up on others, and you are concerned with everyone’s welfare most of the time as you sincerely take them to heart. You like showing affection to others. You are a strong-willed character, who is generous, active and highly appealing to the opposite sex.
In love, you do not always know what you want. Only at a mature age can you achieve balance in yourself to have inner peace and happiness in your romantic life.
TAURUS: 20 April to 20 May
Earth + Negative Water = Taurean Pig
The Taurean Pig possesses characteristics that are opposite to one another. You can be secure and impenetrable or you can choose to be downright sociable. You approach others with much pleasantness, tenderness and vigor. People are more likely to confide in you and be your friend as you show them the same sincerity, tolerance and attentiveness as you would to your loved ones.
You have excellent people skills, and together with the cooperation brought forth from the sign of the Taurus, you have a combination that will surely be adored by all. Professional success is easy for you due to your talents and your flair for winning good and loyal friends.
In love, you hate complications and dramas. You look for simple and peaceful relationships and are very devoted to your partner.
GEMINI: 21 May to 21 June
Air + Negative Water = Gemini Pig
The indecisive trait of the Gemini does not show up in the Gemini Pig. Instead, you will go through a myriad of buzzing activities that will leave you busy and fatigued. In all aspects, you still manage to uphold your genuine, noble and caring nature.
You will be very well liked in the community as the Pig in you remains hospitable and admirable. With the touch of a Gemini, you have an added advantage in problem solving skills, often examining things with clarity and looking at things from a bigger picture. However, the ethical, kind and compassionate side in you will always take other’s feelings as a prime factor your evaluation.
You perform well in a dynamic environment. You like constant change and are easily bored. You keep yourself busy to avoid complacency. You are athletic and game for anything that spontaneously pops in.
In love, you seek reassuring affection rather than passion. You place great importance on your family and loved ones.
CANCER: 22 June to 21 July
Water + Negative Water = Cancerian Pig
Cancer brings out the pleasure seeking trait of the Pig more evidently, especially in the pursuit of physical pleasure and material comfort. If you are not careful, you can be easily distracted with your over-indulgence in those pursuits.
The Cancerian element brings with it a possessive nature and makes letting go rather difficult. You may tend to be overdramatic in your actions as well. When the constructive personalities from both the Pig and Cancer are able to match well, love, wealth and satisfaction will definitely be knocking on your door.
In love, you are generally not very sentimental. You find stability in a happy family.
LEO: 22 July to 21 August
Fire + Negative Water = Leo Pig
You work hard, play hard and rarely save money. That is the general take on things for the Leo Pig as you take both the extremes for the things you undertake. Your extroverted personality is evident and you do not lack humour. You have bursting energy and enthusiasm and you will always be at the forefront when it comes to partying. The lion in you sometimes expresses anger through your tone and can be dramatic. Generosity and sincerity are your traits and your confidence in others brings out the finest in them.
You are generally attached to your family and will marry late. You value your loved ones and they are your reason for living.
VIRGO: 22 August to 22 September
Earth + Negative Water = Virgo Pig
Virgo gives the Pig the intellect to make better decisions through the comprehensive study of both sides of the decision-making process. You are more wary, which is good as you are not as easily fooled compared to other Pigs. Virgo brings the Pig the talent in dealing with economics. With the Pig’s luck in financial transactions, success lies in the choices you have made.
You have a gift for literature, philosophy and scientific studies. However, your practical side leaves much to be desired. Your judgment is too often based on your reactive emotions and not sufficiently on reasoning.
Family ties ordinarily play an important role in your life and commitment is a slight problem for you. In love, you look for a peaceful and uneventful relationship that can make you feel protected and taken charge of.
LIBRA: 23 September to 22 October
Air + Negative Water = Libran Pig
You have many aspirations and ambitions but it is hard to pinpoint them as you remain silent and private about them. You are extremely gentle and generous. You have a mix of endurance, creative, sensitive and virtuous traits within your overall persona. You are usually diplomatic and tend to sit on the fence with both actions and decisions. However, the Pig nature attracts you to engage in social and charitable works.
In love, you look for someone who’s clearly older or more mature so that you can make the home your center of stability and peace.
SCORPIO: 23 October to 21 November
Water + Negative Water = Scorpio Pig
Unlike many of your Pig counterparts, you put yourself first. You opt to accomplish your own requirements and desires first. You are able to do whatever it takes to succeed. You are naturally assertive and you strive for authority.
However, depending on the circumstances, you are able to compromise with others although this may sometimes mean that it is at your detriment. You can be generous and passionate when you want to be. You possess immense endurance and you are able to sacrifice to whatever lengths if need be.
With your financial flair and sense of opportunity, you will do well in business.
In love, your sentimental attachments are very strong and you expect total allegiance and will not tolerate any betrayal. In return, you give your total devotion.
SAGITTARIUS: 22 November to 21 December
Fire + Negative Water = Sagittarian Pig
Noble, generous and kind-hearted, the Sagittarian Pig is the perfect next door neighbor. You are funny and entertaining but you carry the naivety that is commonly associated with the Pig. Although you may be direct, you easily place your trust in others and are usually easy going and munificent. You have a never-give-up attitude and your tenacity in overcoming failures guides you to success.
You are the generous type and when you achieve success, you will share your money with people around you.
CAPRICORN: 22 December to 20 January
Earth + Negative Water = Capricorn Pig
As the saying goes, slow and steady wins the race and this is exactly what is observed in the Capricorn Pig. With great aspirations, you remain resolutely on what you have set out to achieve and along the way, you remain vigilant. When faced with hindrances and hurdles, your sun and moon sign give you the courage to overcome them. Where work is concerned, the Capricorn Pig remains as conscientious, responsible and diligent as ever, taking on the Pig’s faith and wary attitude even if the conditions alter.
You have a flair in financial matters, which generally assures you of material ease. You are inclined towards things that are related to real estate, antiques and handicraft.
You are generally very attached to your family and will engage in marriage late in life. You prefer a partner that is more mature than you.
AQUARIUS: 21 January to 19 February
Air + Negative Water = Aquarian Pig
Affection and passion is what the Aquarian Pig has innately instilled within. The Aquarian signal brings the Pig a rash and rebellious side. Your creativity will surprise others and often makes people wonder and imagine beyond the surface level. Despite being rash and rebellious, you uphol and abide by morality, although you do not show it.
You will always want to move forward and not be tied down or committed to set responsibilities. You like to take lead and sets the trend, stir and cause either minor or big commotions. Never staying idle at any one point, advancement is the key that keeps you going to reach your goals.
You are an artist more than an ambitious worker. Success often comes to you by following your intuition. You will do well in the fields of human and public relations.
In love, you are emotional and sentimental. You tends to dote on your loved ones.
PISCES: 20 February to 20 March
Water + Negative Water = Piscean Pig
The pairing of Pisces and the Pig could potentially bring about success and harmony should each sign’s characteristic shine through. Reflective of being in the water all the time, Pisces naturally brings with it flair in possessing survival instincts, and an ability in observing and understanding others whilst the Pig remains optimistic and dynamic.
As a natural Pig, you avoid confrontations and any relationships that you have is very much cherished. Support from exterior sources comes easy for you, although you have to be wary of those whose aim is solely to take advantage of you. You are generous and do not mind showering your loved ones and family with much fondness and whatever you are able to afford.
Romantic love takes on great importance in your life. You lavish profusely on your loved ones.
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It’s really fun to read horoscopes. I used to read them all the time in the newspapers. I guess these are general traits of people so that we know how to communicate and understand others better.
I’m a Leo Pig. It says:
“You work hard, play hard and rarely save money. That is the general take on things for the Leo Pig as you take both the extremes for the things you undertake. Your extroverted personality is evident and you do not lack humour. You have bursting energy and enthusiasm and you will always be at the forefront when it comes to partying. The lion in you sometimes expresses anger through your tone and can be dramatic. Generosity and sincerity are your traits and your confidence in others brings out the finest in them.
You are generally attached to your family and will marry late. You value your loved ones and they are your reason for living.”
What’s written is very true of me. I am quite extreme. hehe. However, Rinpoche said that with dharma, we can control of our destiny. I guess this is the reason why I don’t read much about horoscopes anymore.