THE TWELVE YEAR ANIMALS
Pig
The Pig closes the animal cycle with an image of sufficiency.
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The Pig image can point toward nourishment, hospitality and recognizing when enough has been done. As the twelfth sign it also opens a question about completion before a new cycle begins.
An example
At the end of a demanding season, the Pig image invites a pause to notice what has been sustained.
A question to carry with you
What could you acknowledge before moving on?
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