The Tiger is the third in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac sign. It belongs to the “wood” element among the Chinese five elements. The Tiger thrives in the wilderness, as such he is energetic and courageous. Hence people born in the Year of the Tiger is cautious when making decisions yet full of vibrancy.
The Tiger hour refers to the time from 3:00 am to 5:00 am. This moment is in between night and day and it is when the tiger is the fiercest.
Years of the Tiger
| Jan.31, 1938 ~ Feb.18, 1939 | Feb.17, 1950 ~ Feb.5, 1951 |
| Feb 15, 1961 ~ Feb 4, 1962 | Feb 3, 1973 ~ Jan 22, 1974 |
| Feb 20, 1985 ~ Feb 8, 1986 | Feb 7, 1997 ~ Jan 27, 1998 |
| Jan 26, 2009 ~ Feb 13, 2010 | Feb 11, 2021 ~ Jan 31, 2022 |
Lucky Things
Lucky Numbers : 1, 3, 4
Lucky Flowers : cineraria
Lucky Colors : Blue, White, Gray, orange
Personality of the Tiger
Strengths
The Tiger is always being respected and is ambitious and chivalrous. The Tiger is suitable to be in the top senior position in the company or be the company’s CEO, as he speaks and works with gusto, is courageous and daring in tapping on opportunities. With the Tiger around, evil cannot triumph.
Weaknesses
The Tiger also has his fatal shortcomings. Because of his pride and the tendency to be suspicious, the Tiger likes to make decisions independently. He is not willing to be subordinate, yet does not accommodate his subordinates’ views. It is alright to be slightly domineering, but extra care needs to be taken to prevent it from overgrowing. This is especially so when the Tiger’s ability is above others, he tends to offend people. Hence the Tiger needs to prevent villains from jeopardizing him and to pay extra attention that he might get bullied even by the weaker ones when he is down on luck.
The Tiger and the Life Path Number
In Numerology, the birth date has significant influences on people’s life. In fact, a life path number can be derived from the sum total of the digits that make up your birth date. Your life path number together with your Chinese Zodiac sign can explore the real you. Here are the traits of the Ox in reacting to different Life Path Numbers.
| Personality | |
|---|---|
| Extremely insightful, give without asking for anything in return | |
| Sensitive and intelligent, well-loved by all | |
| Naturally free-spirited and dislike being tied down | |
| Determined and enterprising | |
| Rebellious yet compassionate | |
| Enduring and motivated | |
| Cautious and possess interest in metaphysics | |
| Strong in appearance yet emotionally fragile | |
| Lack sense of time and logic |
The Compatibility of the Tiger with other Chinese Zodiac Animals
| Perfect Match |
| Horse : The Horse easily captures the Tiger’s attention; both will coexist happily with mutualrespect and support. |
| Dog : The conceited tiger will show his/her soft side in front of the faithful Dog; the Tiger will encourage the Dog to pursue his/her life goals. Both are considerate and will be there for each other. |
| Normal Friend |
| Tiger, Ox, Rat, Rabbit |
| Good Friend |
| Dragon, Goat |
| Enemy |
| Snake, Monkey |
| Complementary |
| Rooster |
The Tiger Combines with the Western Zodiac Signs
In the laws of the universe, many areas will use the number “12” to divide some static systems. In the West, there are twelve constellations and in the East, there are twelve zodiac signs. Their difference lies in one goes with using a month as the unit of measurement, and the other uses a year for the unit of measurement. When the zodiac is combined with the constellations, it creates a unique character. The following is a character combination of the Tiger with the 12 zodiacal constellations.
| Jan 20 - Feb 18 | An intellectual, renowned writer | |
| Feb 19 - Mar 20 | Imaginative, capable, even of doing wrong things | |
| Mar 21 - Apr 19 | Ambitious, aggressive | |
| Apr 20 - May 20 | Charming, popular | |
| May 21 - Jun 20 | Wise, talented | |
| Jun 21 - Jul 22 | Loves to fantasize | |
| Jul 23 - Aug 22 | Unfocused, self-contradictory | |
| Aug 23 - Sep 22 | Having a colorful and dramatic life | |
| Sep 23 - Oct 22 | Mild, unaggressive | |
| Oct 23 - Nov 21 | Vicious, life goal is to destroy others | |
| Nov 22 - Dec 21 | Determined, courageous, capable to be successful | |
| Dec 22 - Jan 19 | Serious, not easily deceived |