The Pig and his Ascendants

Born During the Hours of the mouse - 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.

With the mouse behind him, this is a pig that is better equipped to make investments and assessments. He is less likely to be left high and dry. Both signs here are very sociable and know how to make the most out of carefully cultivated friendships.

Born During the Hours of the Ox - 1 a.m. to 3 a.m.

A strong-tempered pig with more precise habits and opinionated views. The Ox will see to it that he does not get too carried away by his sensuality. Can be relied upon to watch his waistline.

Born During the Hours of the Tiger - 3 a.m. to 5 a.m.

A daring, big-hearted and athletic pig. Fine performer and organizer. Both signs here are basically led by emotions and this makes him easily influenced by others.

Born During the Hours of the Rabbit - 5 a.m. to 7 a.m.

An easygoing but sagacious pig who will not carry any more burdens than he has to. A great party man, too - but he also never forgets to collect his commissions. Not as obliging as he says he is.

Born During the Hours of the Dragon - 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.

A strong, dutiful pig with immense devotion to those he loves. Both signs here are strong but innocent. His successes will only be equaled by his failures.

Born During the Hours of the Snake - 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

A meditative and more stealthy pig who will pursue his goals with more consistency. Here the Snake could relax the pig's scruples and make him take what he wants. He may also have an oblique way of looking at justice.

Born During the Hours of the Horse - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

A pig with more mettle. For once, the Horse should be commended for making the pig more selfish and inconsiderate in order to achieve personal profit and recognition.

Born During the Hours of the Sheep - 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

A compassionate and sentimental pig. Too polite and easily conned. Will work hard for others or be overly generous. Attracts parasites as well as influential supporters.

Born During the Hours of the Monkey - 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Will not be led up the garden path. A pig who conceals greed under his friendliness. The Monkey here will be able to spot the tricksters and protect the pig from his own naivet?

Born During the Hours of the Rooster - 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

An unorthodox and impractical pig with all good intentions. Performs splendid tasks for free and is absurdly tenacious in unrewarding exercises. The Rooster is too quixotic and the pig is too obvious of his true worth.

Born During the Hours of the Dog - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

A direct, logical and less sensuous pig who will be guided by the Dog's sound judgement. Will never tolerate deceit. If you trick him, he will come after you with a posse and you can be sure he has swarms of tough friends.

Born During the Hours of the pig - 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.

A rough diamond. Still waiting for expert hands to cut and polish. All his fine qualities are intact and just waiting to be discovered. Look more closely, please.