Tigers are a legendary creature often featured in the tales and histories of China. They are a regal and noble animal. Tigers are a symbol of power and lordliness. The Royal Court compared many ancient Chinese emperors to tigers. People born during the Year of the Tiger share many of the animal’s lordly traits; they are often brave, charming, and friendly. Those born under the sign of the Tiger are endowed with good luck and authority. Though they make well-liked leaders, tigers can be boastful, impetuous, and irritable.
Basic Astrology Elements
Though most people are aware of the yearly assignment of the Chinese Zodiac signs, Chinese astrology digs deeper and each sign is also tied to a month, day, and hours. The sign of the year you were born represents how you present yourself, your birth month represents your inner self, the day of your birth is your true self, and the hour you were born reveals your secret self. Figuring out your 4 pillars can help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself.
The Tiger is in the 3rd position in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese Zodiac
Years of the Tiger: 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022, 2034
Earthly Branch of Birth Year: 寅 Yín
Wu Xing (The Five Elements): Wood (Mu)
Yin Yang: Yang
Chinese Symbol: Hǔ
Lunar Month: 1st
Gregorian Date and Western Zodiac Equivalent: Feb 4-Feb 18 Aquarius or Feb 19-Mar 5 Pisces
Solar Term and Longitude: 314° 立春 Lìchūn or 329° 雨水 Yǔshuǐ
Hours (based on local solar time): 03:00 – 04:59 This is the time when Tigers hunt their prey more and show their ferocity
Days: Zodiac animal of the day you were born can be calculated here: https://www.traditionalfengshui.co.za/fourpillarssoftware.htm
People born under the sign of the Tiger show great fortitude and confidence and with these traits become excellent leaders. They are determined and persistent and do not stop until they achieve all their goals. Tigers have no regrets and possess and innate stately manner. They freely express their emotions and thoughts, hoping to quickly gain other’s trust. Those around them respect tigers and people are usually willing to follow them in their cause. Although they have traits that make them confident and successful leaders, their lordly manner has darkness. Tigers are quick-tempered, arrogant, and quick to challenge anyone who disagrees with them.
Positive Traits: Loyal, Valiant, Courageous, Virtuous, Trustworthy, Vigorous, Ambitious, Intelligent
Negative Traits: Arrogant, Short-tempered, Boastful, Impetuous, Irritable, Stubborn, Hasty, Traitorous
Like the other signs, a Tiger’s personality is affected by their elemental variation.
Fire Tiger: 1926 and 1986
Fire tigers are tolerant, talented, and have a strong will. They are good conversationalists who love to talk. They are quick to help others and people are eager to return the favor. Fire tigers are endowed with intelligence and wit and often excel in school. They do things enthusiastically and vigorously, which often leads to mistakes. They are a little proud and don’t like to listen to others’ advice.
Earth Tiger: 1938 and 1998
Earth tigers are diligent, expressive, and have a great sense of self. They are pragmatic and only believe in what they can see. They are reliable people and quick to help others. They are ambitious and enterprising, but people often see them as insatiable. Earth tigers go above and beyond what is being asked. They do well in love as long as they are open and willing to talk often with their partner.
Metal Tiger: 1950 and 2010
Metal tigers value freedom and hate being restrained. They have high aspirations and are driven by vanity. They will worker harder than other people to ensure they achieve the goals they set. Metal tigers are courageous and confident in their own actions. They will often take drastic measure to get what they want and won’t allow people to intervene. They are family oriented and have good interpersonal relationships. Metal tigers are often fruitful in wealth and career.
Water Tiger: 1962
Water tigers are calm, careful, and can face any challenge that