The years of the Tiger: 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022, 2034 …
Meaning of the Chinese zodiac sign Tiger
The tiger comes in 3rd position in the cycle of twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac . The 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac are, in order: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. Each year is linked to an animal sign according to a cycle of 12 years.
The tiger is known as the king of all beasts in China. The Chinese zodiac sign Tiger is a symbol of strength, exorcism of evils and bravery. In China, many babies wear hats or shoes with printed or embroidered tigers for good luck. The tiger is an animal that shows might, power and courage in nature. Water is also an extremely powerful natural force. He can conquer fire and go around any obstacle in his way without losing his way.
A Tiger year is the fifth most coveted zodiac year. If you are lucky enough to welcome a baby in the Chinese year 2022 (2022.2.1 – 2023.1.31), it will be a water tiger baby. Babies born in a Water Tiger year are intelligent, humorous and good at socializing. They are generally lucky to earn money and have a strong ability to adapt to new things. ( Chinese pregnancy calendar 2022/2023 : Girl or boy? Calculate baby’s gender!)
Calendar of the years of the Tiger and Calculate your Chinese sign
People born during the years 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022 would normally belong to the Chinese sign tiger. Nevertheless, the year of the zodiac begins, as a rule, at the time of the Chinese New Year, namely, between the end of January and the middle of February. Therefore, if you were born in January or February of one of the years mentioned above, you could just as easily be a Chinese sign tiger or a Chinese sign buffalo.
Let’s take the year 1998 as an example:
In 1998, the year of the tiger began on January 28. Those born after this date are of the Chinese zodiac sign tiger. On the other hand, people born before January 28, are of the previous sign, namely, the buffalo.
If you want to find out your zodiac sign, you can use our ” Calculate your Chinese zodiac sign” search tool on the right.
| Years of the Tiger | Period | Type of Tiger |
|---|---|---|
| 1926 | from February 13, 1926 to February 1 , 1927 | Fire Tiger |
| 1938 | from January 31, 1938 to February 18, 1939 | Earth Tiger |
| 1950 | from February 17, 1950 to February 5, 1951 | Metal Tiger |
| 1962 | from February 5, 1962 to January 24, 1963 | Water Tiger |
| 1974 | from January 23, 1974 to February 10, 1975 | Wood Tiger |
| 1986 | from February 9, 1986 to January 28, 1987 | Fire Tiger |
| 1998 | from January 28, 1998 to February 15, 1999 | Earth Tiger |
| 2010 | from February 14, 2010 to February 2, 2011 | Metal Tiger |
| 2022 | from February 1 , 2022 to January 21, 2023 | Water Tiger |
Love compatibility: is he (or is she) compatible with you?
Each animal sign has its own characteristics that will determine love compatibility according to the Chinese zodiac. Only people whose characteristics of their sign agree can prove to be good partners. You will be able to check, below, the compatibility of tigers with other animals.
- Best compatibility with: Dragon, Horse or Pig
- Worse compatibility with: Ox, Tiger, Snake or Monkey
Character of the “Tigers”: Brave, Confident…
People born in a year of the Tiger are courageous, competitive, unpredictable and confident. Also charming, they radiate a lot of charisma and human warmth. Nevertheless, they sometimes show themselves to be very impetuous or even irritable, forcing their loved ones to give in to their whims a little too easily.
Stubborn in nature and displaying relentless judgment, Tigers come across as hardworking within their work. Speaking with great firmness, they strive to do things with a certain despotism. Their natural authority allows them to impose themselves and gain respect. Moreover, they never go back on the given word.
Possessing great self-confidence and unfailing moral strength , Tigers can easily identify with passionate leaders. They do not anticipate any situation but the higher the goals and the more difficult to achieve, the more it stimulates them. Above all, they love competition and proving they are the best.
Tigers of wood, fire, earth, gold and water
According to the Chinese theory of the elements, every six decades, each zodiac sign is associated with one of the following five elements: gold (metal), wood, water, fire or earth. If we take the example of the wooden tiger, the latter appears, once, in a cycle of a period of sixty years.
It is believed that the characteristics of a person are decided by the zodiac sign and the associated element of their year of birth. There are thus five types of tiger, each with its own particularities.
| type of tiger | Features |
|---|---|
| wood tiger | Compassionate, expansive and welcoming |
| fire tiger | Optimistic and independent, with little self-control |
| earth tiger | Adventurous and down-to-earth, with unwavering faith |
| golden tiger | Lots of enthusiasm for female tigers. Indecision and Stubbornness for Tigers of the Opposite Sex |
| water tiger | Strong sense of self-esteem and has a very good potential for success |
Famous personalities of the Chinese zodiac sign Tiger
- Ludwig van Beethoven: born December 16, 1770, metal tiger
- Queen Elizabeth II: born April 21, 1926, Fire Tiger
- Tom Cruise: born July 3, 1962, water tiger
- Leonardo DiCaprio: born November 11, 1974, wood tiger
Lucky elements for people born in a year of the Tiger
The elements that bring luck to the Chinese zodiac signs tigers:
- Lucky numbers: 1,3, 4 and numbers containing them (like 13 and 43)
- Lucky days: the 16th and 27th day of each month of the Chinese lunar calendar
- Lucky colors: blue, gray and orange.
- Lucky flowers: yellow lily and cineraria.
- Lucky directions: east, north and south.
- Lucky months: the 3rd , 7th and 10th months of the Chinese lunar calendar
The elements that Chinese zodiac signs tigers must avoid:
- Unlucky colors: brown
- Unlucky numbers: 6, 7 and 8.
- Unlucky Directions: Southwest
- Unlucky months : the 1st , 4th , 5th and 11th months of the Chinese lunar calendar
Careers of the “Tigers”
The best careers for Tigers are: publicity agent, office manager, travel agent, actor, writer, entertainer, pilot, flight attendant, musician, comedian, and driver.
However, in their early years, the Tigers’ career was not so smooth. After their thirties, they find their way and amass wealth.
Considered in Asia as “the king of animals”, the tiger is generally at the center of all attention. Respected by those around them, they are born with leadership skills. Tigers can adapt to many trades as long as they remain the essential driving force.
Thus, Tigers can consider many jobs including, but not limited to, publicity agent, office manager, travel agent, actor, writer, entertainer, pilot, flight attendant, musician, comedian, and driver.
However, during their first years, the career of the tigers cannot be “a long calm river”. For the most part, they will have to wait until their thirties to finally find their way and, why not, get rich.
How to build a relationship with the “Tigers”
In social relations, Tigers always play a dominant role.
Given their distrust of others and their overconfidence in themselves, Tigers are reluctant to communicate. They do not, therefore, prove to be experts in the art of coordinating activities in social circles. They prefer to use authority to manage their interpersonal relationships.
Although they know many people, Tigers make little effort to get close to people. This would allow them to create solid friendships.
Ultimately, understanding, patience and tact are essential to get along well with the Tigers.
In their romantic relationship, the Tigers could encounter difficulties if they feel chained and bullied. Indeed, they do not function with sacrifice but with full, intense and intoxicating love. Their partner will have to be just as responsive to accompany them on their adventure.
Good health for the “Tigers”
Provided with good health, tigers rarely catch minor illnesses such as colds accompanied by cough and fever. Because of their dynamic temperament, they favor daily sports activities.
However, the tigers will have to avoid too intense and too sustained exercises which could generate bodily incidents. For those who will perform outdoor exercises, they should not forget, above all, to warm up. You should know that aerobics and jogging stimulate cardiovascular activity and oxygenate the body and are therefore recommended to keep in shape.
Highly energetic, Tigers show great enthusiasm for work. When they feel exhausted after long hours of work, they should not hesitate to take a good moment of relaxation which will allow them to recharge their batteries.