 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 comes their way. They judge things clearly and rarely make mistakes. Unlike other tigers, they are open to new ideas and techniques. Water tigers are quick learners who do well in creative outlets. Water tigers are successful in most areas of their lives and people are often jealous of this. If they want to have success in love, they must remember to be more mindful of their partner’s feelings.
Wood Tiger: 1974
Wood tigers have excellent diplomacy skills and work well with others to achieve their goals. They fail to dig deeper into matters and this often leads to setbacks. They hate authority and would rather be their own boss. Wood tigers are brave against the strong who take advantage of the weak. They are always quick to defend those that cannot defend themselves. They can be selfish, snobbish, and rarely admire others. However, they are loyal to their good friends and very trustworthy.
Tigers have a domineering personality and they would prefer to be the boss. They are born leaders and thrive in positions of authority. They enjoy challenges and variety in their work. They aren’t afraid to challenge their boss when they feel their boss is wrong. Tigers are devoted to their careers and they will take decisive actions to achieve success. No matter what career they choose, tigers always end up on top.
Best Career Options: Politician, Manager, Judge, Advertising Agent, Pilot, Writer, Economist, Entrepreneur
People born during the Year of the Tiger are usually prosperous in their lives, especially in their careers and wealth.
Lucky Numbers: 1, 3, 4
Lucky Colors: Blue, Grey, White, Orange
Lucky Flowers: Cineraria, Anthurium, Yellow Lily
Lucky Directions: East, North, South
Lucky Days: The 16th and 27th of any Chinese lunar calendar month
Lucky Months: The 3rd, 7th, and 10th Chinese lunar months
Unlucky Numbers: 6, 7, 8
Unlucky Colors: Gold, Silver, Brown, Black
Unlucky Directions: Southwest
Unlucky Months: The 1st, 4th, 5th and 11th Chinese lunar months
Though they have wide social circles, tigers lack tact and use