Year of the Pig Healing Crystals

Understanding the Chinese Lunar Year

The Chinese Calendar is a lunisolar calendar that tracks both the moon and the sun.  Every month begins on the new moon and lasts 28 days.  To keep the lunar calendar aligned with the solar seasons, New Years Day isn’t a specific day like January 1^st, but rather a floating holiday that occurs between January 21^st and February 20^th.  Chinese New Year is celebrated when the new moon is closest to the midpoint between winter solstice and the spring equinox.  For example:

• In 2024, Chinese New Year began on February 10^th
• In 2025, Chinese New Year began on January 29^th
• In 2026, Chinese New Year will begin on February 17^th

For people born on February 20^th through December 31^st your Chinese Zodiac will match the western calendar year. For people born January 1-20^th, your Chinese Zodiac will always match the year before because you were born at the end of the Chinese lunar year.  The tricky dates are for people born between January 21^st and February 19^th.  For those birthdays, you will need to look up when the new moon arrived on your specific year.

Year of the Pig Crystals

People born in the Year of the Pig are kindhearted souls.  They look on the light side of life and find the silver linings.  Pigs are very willing to be satisfied.  They happily appreciate and joyfully share the yummy goodness in their life.  Pigs know what they like, but they don’t need everyone else to like it too.  They are easygoing and believe it’s best to “live and let live.”

Pig is a Yin Sign – associated with the moon and introspective energy.  Pigs are emotionally warm and make friends easily.  They go with the flow and stay out of the drama.  Pigs are extremely generous and love to have fun and then just kick back and relax.  Crystals that resonate with the Year of the Pig help us to embody these lovely qualities.

Elemental Energy – What kind of Pig are you?

In the Chinese Zodiac each year resonates with one of the elements: Earth, Fire, Mental, Water, and Wood.  A Wood Pig and a Metal Pig will share many similarities, but they’ll also have a unique flair from their elemental energy.  While we recommend the above crystals for all Pigs, you may also enjoy exploring crystals associated with your element.

Earth Pig – You were born in 1959 or 2019.  You have a lot of common sense and a great sense of humor. Working with earth energy crystals keeps you balanced and happy.  Earth signs and Pigs are both known for their nurturing energy, and Earth Pigs want to see everyone thrive.  Since you were born in a year that ends in a 9, you might also enjoy exploring the numerology of the number 9.

Fire Pig – You were born in 1947 or 2007.  You are compassionate and energetic, so if you see a problem you tend to it right away.  Working with fire energy crystals gives you calm courage during times of conflict.  All fire signs are passionate, while Pigs are very loving, making Fire Pigs delightful friends and lovers.  Since you were born in a year that ends in a 7, you might also enjoy exploring the numerology of the number 7.

Metal Pig – You were born in 1971.  You are ambitious and want to enjoy the good life.  Working with metal energy crystals will give you resilience and help you to focus.  Metal signs are hardworking, while Pigs prefer to take it easy.  Metal Pigs thrive when they work for something they believe in.  Since you were born in a year that ends in a 1, you might also enjoy exploring the numerology of the number 1.

Water Pig – You were born in 1983.  You are playful, intuitive, and socially-aware.  Working with water energy crystals keeps you deeply connected to all your loved ones.  Water signs are emotionally intelligent and Pigs are kindhearted, making Water Pigs extraordinarily empathetic.  Since you were born in a year that ends in a 3, you might also enjoy exploring the numerology of the number 3.

Wood Pig – You were born in 1935 or 1995.  You are delightfully funny and honest.  Working with wood energy crystals will bring out your earthy good humor and easy flexibility.  Wood signs and Pigs are both generous, and Wood Pigs dwell in abundance.  Since you were born in a year that ends in a 5, you might also enjoy exploring the numerology of the number 5.