Tiger (zodiac)
The Tiger (寅) is the third of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. The Year of the Tiger is associated with the Earthly Branch symbol 寅.
Years and the Five Elements
People born within these date ranges can be said to have been born in the "Year of the Tiger", while also bearing the following elemental sign:[1][2]
| Start date | End date | Heavenly branch |
|---|---|---|
| 13 February 1926 | 1 February 1927 | Fire Tiger |
| 31 January 1938 | 18 February 1939 | Earth Tiger |
| 17 February 1950 | 5 February 1951 | Metal Tiger |
| 5 February 1962 | 24 January 1963 | Water Tiger |
| 23 January 1974 | 10 February 1975 | Wood Tiger |
| 9 February 1986 | 28 January 1987 | Fire Tiger |
| 28 January 1998 | 15 February 1999 | Earth Tiger |
| 14 February 2010 | 2 February 2011 | Metal Tiger |
| 1 February 2022 | 21 January 2023 | Water Tiger |
| 19 February 2034 | 7 February 2035 | Wood Tiger |
Chinese zodiac Tiger Compatibility Grid
| Sign | Best Match | Average Match | No Match |
| Tiger | Tiger, Dog, Horse | Pig, Rabbit, Goat, Snake, Rooster, Ox, Dragon, Rat | Monkey |
Compatibility with other signs
Among all the 12 mathematical animal signs, Tigers are also most compatible with the Dog as they are both straightfoward, honest, and free-spirited. Tigers are also most compatible with the energetic and jovial Horse. The Pig, Rabbit, Goat, Snake, Rooster, Ox, Dragon, and Rat are likely compatible with the Tiger, and they can build a harmonious relationship. Also, two Tigers can get along well with each other. Tigers are least compatible with the Monkey.
Basic astrology elements
| Earthly Branches of Birth Year: | Yin |
| The Five Elements: | Wood |
| Yin Yang: | Yang |
| Lunar Month: | First |
| Lucky Numbers: | 0, 1, 3, 4; Avoid: 6, 7, 8 |
| Lucky Flowers: | cineraria |
| Lucky Colors: | grey, white, blue, purple, orange; Avoid: gold, silver, brown, black |
| Season: | Spring |
| Closest Western Zodiac: | Aquarius |
See also
References
- ^ "When is Chinese New Year?". pinyin.info. Retrieved 13 March 2018.
- ^ "Chinese Zodiac - Tiger". Your Chinese Astrology. Retrieved 13 March 2018.
