Relationship type: Clash
The Snake and Pig sit opposite each other on the zodiac wheel, a Clash (liu chong). Attraction can be strong, but values and pace collide, so patience is essential.
Elements: Fire and Water
Water (Pig) controls Fire (Snake) in the five-element cycle, which can feel like pressure unless roles are balanced.
Snake and Pig in love
The Snake is deeply private and devoted once trust is earned, while the Pig gives warmly and enjoys life's pleasures together. This works best when the Snake gets depth, loyalty and intellectual respect and the Pig gets kindness, comfort and honesty.
Watch-outs
- The Snake's weak spot is jealousy and secrecy.
- The Pig's weak spot is being too trusting.
- Astrology is for fun; respect and communication matter most.
Birth years
Snake: 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025.
Pig: 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031.
Years begin at Lunar New Year, between late January and mid-February.